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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

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

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.

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.