For the first time, our contract covering 20,000 state employees in Units A, B, C, D, F, and H contains language allowing us to have five Chief Stewards!
October 6th Bargaining Update: University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Over the past month, members of AFSCME Local 1833 have been bargaining with management for a fair agreement minimizing the impact of budget shortfalls on frontline workers. The Bargaining Team at UMES is made up of Quiana Tilghman, Louise Gaile, Betty Hoskins and Relford Matthews and Deborah Robinson. Together, we have pushed for management to set a final agreement.
New Revenue Estimates for Next Fiscal Year Are Up: Hogan’s Heavy Cuts Would Have Been Unnecessary
On July 1, Governor Hogan threatened to implement an across the board 5% pay cut, significant cuts to filled and vacant positions and an increase in the cost of health insurance. AFSCME refused to agree to these drastic and unnecessary cuts, organized to convince the Board of Public Works to vote down these cuts and has continued to vigilantly defend the rights of frontline employees in the workplace, in the budget and in Annapolis.
Katie Mostris
on Wednesday, September 30 2020 - 9:23am
A Message from AFSCME Maryland President Patrick Moran
This fall, public schools across Maryland have resumed online and slowly we are beginning to see the state resume normal functioning. With talks looming of re-opening schools as early as the second quarter, it’s clear Maryland is on track to continue opening sooner rather than later. We are seeing more people gain confidence being out and about, more restaurants with people inside, and grocery stores are bustling with more people every day.
A Message from AFSCME Maryland President Patrick Moran
This fall, public schools across Maryland have resumed online and slowly we are beginning to see the state resume normal functioning. With talks looming of re-opening schools as early as the second quarter, it’s clear Maryland is on track to continue opening sooner rather than later. We are seeing more people gain confidence being out and about, more restaurants with people inside, and grocery stores are bustling with more people every day.
Know Your Rights: Immunocompromised In the Workplace
AFSCME Maryland is leading the fight for improved health and safety in public agencies and institutions of higher education. Recently, our field director, Denise Gilmore hosted a Question and Answer session with Attorney Heather Heilman on the COVID-19 protections available for immunocompromised workers.
The election for President of the United States and our Congressional representatives makes a huge difference in Maryland’s ability to get needed federal aid for state-funded jobs and ensuring that benefits are preserved. It’s not a time to sit on the sidelines – Council 3 has to get in the game and do its part.
On Wednesday, September 24th, beginning at 5pm, the results of the 2020 election for local officers were counted by election chair Samuel Olowookere and Ofc. Oshunkoya. The results are below. Congratulations Local 1678 for electing a new leadership team. Details about the Secretary Treasurer position will be forthcoming.
Emergency Pay Grievance Update: September 22nd 2020
Below is a list of the most recent status for each agencies Emergency Pay Grievance. It’s important to note that while the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has resumed enforcing timelines, the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) continues to toll and hold timelines for grievances.
