Council 3 Updates

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.

Member Spotlight: Will Schmager

Two years ago, Will Schmager accepted a job with the City of Salisbury as a Computer Technician.

October 2023 Message from AFSCME Maryland Council 3 President Patrick Moran

Bargaining for a Slice of the Pie

"It’s a busy season of bargaining! Our united AFSCME Maryland is currently bargaining on a number of different fronts with employers, including the C

Stand up for Safe Staffing: Hear Management Testify to the Legislature

BECAUSE SO FAR HOGAN'S RESPONSE TO THE STAFFING CRISIS IS A PAY CUT In the last month, Governor Hogan has cut $65 million in funding for raises for state employees from the budget. We need to come together during the Legislative Session to work with our allies in the Legislature to fence off the money for this 3% COLA and then urge Governor Hogan to spend it before July.

General Assembly Overrides Hogan's Veto of MOU Grievance Bill

GENERAL ASSEMBLY OVERRIDES VETO OF MOU GRIEVANCE BILL

Today, the House voted 96-41 and Senate voted 31-15 to override Governor Hogan’s veto on our MOU grievance bill. This bill was originally introduced during the 2018 session and after two vetoes from the Governor will become law in thirty days. Thank you to the shop stewards, activists and members who fought to strengthen workers’ rights by working on this bill.   

Governor Hogan Cuts 2% COLA for July 2020

You care about the people of Maryland.

Governor Hogan doesn’t

Everybody knows that there is a serious staffing crisis here is Maryland.

Important services are suffering.  Services that help kids in crisis; that care for people in state hospitals; that provide assistance for people in state institutions who are looking to turn their lives around.

AFSCME Council 3 2020 Legislative Session

2020 Legislative Agenda

AFSCME COUNCIL 3: MARYLAND DESERVES BETTER

Every year, the General Assembly must pass a budget during the 90 day legislative session. Each legislator can also put forth legislation which must pass through a committee system and voted on by each chamber. AFSCME members have a variety of tools and events scheduled to make our voices heard. Read more about our legsialtive agenda below!

FY 2021: Governor Hogan Brags About Cutting State Service

Governor Hogan Brags About Cutting State Services

2020 Census: Maryland

2020 Census: Important, Easy and Safe

The United States is required to perform a national count of all people living in each state every ten years (U.S. Constitution, Article 1, Section 2). The 2020 census impacts Maryland in several important ways. The census:

Stand up for the 1% COLA on January 14th!

Fight for Your 1% COLA on January 14th

Bargaining Update between AFSCME Maryland and Hogan Administration for FY 2021

AFSCME Maryland is the largest union for state employees representing diverse agencies with various purposes intended to function together to help citizens and residents of Maryland. Our union represents bargaining units A, B, C, D, F and H. Maryland’s public services are in a staffing crisis. AFSCME Maryland has a plan to fight for a better Maryland with well-funded, fully staffed and adequately resourced public services.