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University System of Maryland Workers Overwhelmingly Ratify First System-Wide Union Contract

Historic contract improving pay, benefits, and working conditions covers nearly 6,000 workers

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

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

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AFSCME Maryland and State of Maryland Sign New 3-Year Agreement for State Employees

Annapolis — Today, AFSCME Maryland Council 3 members and leaders attended a signing ceremony with Governor Wes Moore to finalize a new three-year contract for state workers represented by AFSCME.

This signing represents the final step to formalize the contract after over 99% of eligible state employees represented by AFSCME voted in favor of ratifying the agreement in a mail ballot vote.

Overall, workers covered by this contract will receive pay increases ranging from 5% to upwards of 20%, depending on job class, agency, and years of service.

Workers at Howard County Library System win union election

Workers overwhelmingly choose to form their union with AFSCME Maryland

Howard County — Over 200 library workers at the Howard County Library System have overwhelmingly voted to form their union with AFSCME Maryland Council 3. The election was conducted by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) over a four-day vote period from Monday, February 12 through Thursday, February 15. Workers voted 151-19 in favor of their union. 

AFSCME Maryland Joins Other Labor Unions in Annapolis to Push For Expanded Collective Bargaining Rights

Bills include expansion of collective bargaining rights for state supervisory employees, library workers, and more

Salisbury City Workers Win Formal Recognition of Their Union

The city’s general government employees have spent the past year tirelessly organizing after the city charter was amended to allow for collective bargaining.

Workers at Baltimore City Community College rally to remove Dr. Debra L. McCurdy as President

BCCC staff, students, and community members gather together to protest president’s egregious compensation package despite declining enrollment and other issues

Workers at Howard County Library System Announce Intentions to Form a Union

HoCo Library Workers United union would represent over 150 library workers throughout Howard County, Maryland

Howard County – Citing a need for a voice in the decision making process, more transparent communication, fair wages, more job protection, reasonable schedules, adequate staffing, and health and safety concerns, Howard County Library System workers are forming a union across all seven work locations, with AFSCME Maryland Council 3.

Workers at the University of Maryland College Park rally for better pay, safer working conditions, and more

Housekeeping, facilities, administrative, and other university staff call attention to stressful working conditions and insufficient pay at university