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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

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.