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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

Md. correctional officers say staffing shortage putting them at risk

With their union contract set to expire later this year, Maryland state correctional officers are making a case for higher pay, saying an increase in salaries would help retain stressed employees, attract new recruits and improve safety amid a major staffing shortage.

Md. prison officials, union clash over staffing

Staffing shortages were on the agenda again Thursday, as state corrections officials met with the union representing employees of the state's prison system.

Local Health Facility Discussion Continues

A full house present was Monday night in Salisbury for a public forum regarding local state medical facilities.

Union says Poplar Hill shutdown won't help prison staffing problems

In an attempt to help the lack of staff at Eastern Correctional Institution in Westover state officials announced Monday they will temporarily shut down Poplar Hill Pre-Release Center in Quantico and send their staff to ECI. 

Maryland state prisons still face staffing shortage

The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services and the union that represents its correctional officers agree on two things: Maryland's prison system has a staffing shortage, and correctional officers work too much overtime to make up the deficits.

Staffer tried to punch juvenile at detention center in Sabillasville

Staffing is a reoccurring concern expressed in the previous JJMU reports from the Victor Cullen Center.

Two McKay bills among those becoming law without Hogan

Gov. Larry Hogan on Friday allowed dozens of bills to become law without his signature. 

Hogan vetoes sick leave bill

Advocates have pushed state lawmakers for five years to pass a bill requiring businesses to offer paid sick leave. Earlier this year, they finally passed it. But Thursday afternoon, Gov. Larry Hogan vetoed the bill and urged lawmakers to develop a new, compromise bill.