Council 3 Updates

Member Spotlight: John Clark

Sixteen years ago, John Clark was babysitting his granddaughter at home when he saw an advertisement on TV that Baltimore County Public Schools was hiring bus drivers.

Member Spotlight: Sabrina Razvi

Sabrina Razvi’s commitment to her community is evident both in her work as a Library Associate at the Severn Branch of Anne Arundel County Public Libraries (AACPL) and in her organizing efforts wit

Member Spotlight: Clint Stevens

For nearly 10 years, AFSCME Local 1459 Vice President Clint Stevens has worked as a high voltage electrician at the University of M

January 2024 Message from AFSCME Maryland Council 3 President Patrick Moran

Why Your Participation Matters in this Legislative Session!

There are thousands of bills that are introduced each year during Maryland’s legislative session. You may say, “So what, why should I care?” And the simple answer is that those bills, or potential laws, could affect your well-being, your salary, your health, your benefits, and your rights.

USM Bargaining Story: Angie Webb

Here's what Angie Webb, president of Local 1839 and a member of the AFSCME higher education bargaining team has to say about negotiating with the University System of Maryland:
 

Tentative Agreement Reached for State Workers in Units A, B, C, D, F, and H!

After nearly 4 months of negotiations, we are excited to announce that our bargaining team has reached an agreement with the State!

You can read a full overview of what we've won in this new agreement on our bargaining website here.

Member Spotlight: Adrienne Dozier

As an office manager and acting executive assistant at St. Mary's College of Maryland (SMCM), Adrienne Dozier wears many hats when it comes to supporting the fundraising and alumni relations work for the college. From reconciling budgets to preparing meeting documents, Adrienne says, "I enjoy working with a great group of people at the college. We are a real team, and they feel like an extended family to me." It also doesn't hurt that Adrienne will be able to save on tuition next year when her daughter begins her classes at the college.

December 2023 Message from AFSCME Maryland Council 3 President Patrick Moran

Happy Holidays!

We have had an incredible year, and AFSCME members across the state have won some amazing things in 2023.

Member Spotlight: Zach Reed

A lifelong resident of Anne Arundel County and a member of AFSCME Local 582, Zach Reed is more than a maintenance mechanic for government buildings; for the past seven years he's been vital to ensuring safe, functional spaces for the public throughout the county.

His journey began in the private sector as a sheet metal worker, where he witnessed the power of collective action firsthand as a member of his union there. When his daughter was born, he made the decision to switch to the public sector. He was sure of one thing: it had to be a union job.

November 2023 Message from AFSCME Maryland Council 3 President Patrick Moran

Giving Thanks

The holiday season has started, and we have a lot to be grateful for — all because of the work that AFSCME members do each and every day across the state of Maryland. I am particularly grateful that we are now working as a unified AFSCME, collectively working together in every city, county, school district, university, and state agency to serve our communities.

USM Bargaining Story: Jontae Thomas

A seasoned Mechanical Trades Chief at Bowie State University, Jontae Thomas has spent over a decade taking care of the fire alarm systems and electrical issues on campus. His journey into union activism was influenced by his family. “My uncle worked for the Post Office, and he was heavily involved in his union and stood up for a lot of his fellow union members. He instilled that in me — that duty to try and help everyone.” Jontae says he takes his uncle’s advice to heart, and it has informed how he operates as president of AFSCME Local 1297. “I want people to feel supported.