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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

Thousands of Current and Former DPSCS Employees Win Settlement Over Agency Stealing Time from Workers

Thousands of employees who have worked or currently work for Maryland’s Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) will receive a combined total of $13 million as a result of a federal Department of Labor investigation surrounding the illegal changing of timecards by the State, violating the federal Fair Labor Standards Act.

Harford schools support staff speak out at County Council budget hearing

AFSCME members had an in-depth discussion with Council President Richard Slutzky about school funding after the hearing.

Inmate stabs correctional officer at Maryland prison, officials say

A 17-year veteran correctional officer stabbed Monday by an inmate at the North Branch Correctional Institution in Cumberland remains in serious condition, state officials said.

Official: Relief coming for prison-staffing shortage

A state official confirmed Tuesday that there are some staffing shortages at the prison complex south of Hagerstown, but relief is coming soon.

Md. GOP legislators offer plans for restructuring state pensions

Sue Esty, legislative director for AFSCME Council 3, said the plan could hurt current state employees in an effort to save money.

Union representing Maryland COs sounds the alarm; crisis 'just a matter of time'

There are more than 7,000 correction officers (COs) in Maryland, who staff more than 24 prison institutions. In light of the crisis at the Delaware prison, union leaders are now sounding the alarm.

Hogan proposes 401k option for new state employees

Patrick Moran, president of the state workers' union AFSCME Council 3, roundly criticized the governor's proposal. He said creating a two-track system would hurt the state pension program and diminish workers' financial security as they age.

Hogan proposes 401(k)-style retirement savings plan for Md. state employees

Patrick Moran, president of AFSCME Maryland Council 3, the largest labor union representing state workers, called Hogan’s legislation “an awful idea,” saying it would “destabilize” the pension system.

Hogan budget would cut aid to Baltimore, freeze state worker pay, downsize prison, delay hospital

Faced with a half-billion-dollar budget gap, Gov. Larry Hogan is proposing to roll back several programs enacted to help Baltimore recover from the riots of 2015 and to freeze pay for state workers.