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AFSCME Maryland Members Rally After Fellow Parole and Probation Agent Davis Martinez’s Death

Over 100 union members call for improved safety protocols, safer staffing levels, and accountability from state leaders during rally outside Catonsville District Court

City of Salisbury Workers Vote Overwhelmingly to Ratify First Union Contract

Contract contains 6% in pay raises, increased shift differentials and pay premiums, additional benefits, and expanded workplace rights

Statement from AFSCME Maryland Council 3 President Patrick Moran on Baltimore City Primary Election Results

On Tuesday, Baltimore city residents made their voices heard in support of pro-worker candidates to lead the city. We congratulate Mayor Brandon Scott for winning the Democratic nomination for Mayor, Zeke Cohen for winning the Democratic nomination for City Council President, and Bill Henry for winning the Democratic nomination for City Comptroller.

AFSCME Maryland Announces Endorsement of Johnny Olszewski Jr. in Congressional District 2 Democratic Primary

Longtime champion of labor receives overwhelming support from largest union in Maryland.

Gov. Moore Signs Bill Giving 5,000 State Supervisors Ability to Collectively Bargain

Today, Governor Wes Moore signed HB 260/SB 192 (State Personnel - Collective Bargaining - Supervisory Employees) into law in a bill signing ceremony attended by dozens of AFSCME members. This legislation allows over 5,000 supervisors employed by the State of Maryland to now collectively bargain. 

AFSCME Maryland Announces Endorsement of Mark Parker for Baltimore City District 1 Council Seat

Open seat is critical for Southeast Baltimore; endorsement adds to existing list of endorsements by AFSCME Maryland

AFSCME Maryland Celebrates Passage of Pro-Worker Legislation During 2024 Legislative Session

Legislation that contains largest expansion of collective bargaining rights in past decade now heads to Governor’s desk

Annapolis – In the final week of the 446th Session of Maryland’s General Assembly, AFSCME Maryland celebrated the passage of a number of important bills that are now headed to the Governor’s desk. These bills include:

Town of Elkton Employees Demand Revised Labor Code at Mayor and Commissioners Meeting

Employees deliver letter and public comments urging mayor and town commissioners to consider amendments to anti-worker labor code

Elkton — Today, over 20 employees who work for the Town of Elkton urged Elkton Mayor Robert Alt and town commissioners to adopt amendments to a proposed labor code for town employees at their Wednesday meeting.

AFSCME Maryland Announces Endorsements for Baltimore City Offices

State’s largest union for city, county, and state employees endorses Brandon Scott for Mayor, Zeke Cohen for City Council President, and Bill Henry for City Comptroller

Baltimore — On Thursday, March 21, AFSCME Maryland announced endorsements for the following Baltimore City offices:

Thousands of Current and Former State Employees Win Combined Total of $23 Million in DPSCS Wage Theft Settlement

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