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Union calls mental health beds shortage public health crisis

There is new pressure on Gov. Larry Hogan to open up more mental health beds in state facilities.

Union alleges crisis at state institutions

Union members say staffing shortages at Maryland’s correctional institutions are so severe that those who need help are not getting help.

Union criticizes Hogan over lack of mental health beds

The state’s largest public employees union criticized Gov. Larry Hogan Tuesday over a shortage of beds in mental health facilities that has kept some mentally ill prisoners in jail long after the courts ruled they need treatment.

Video: Union projects images on Central Booking in protest over shortage of beds

A group of mental health workers projected their protests over a shortage of beds at state mental facilities.

Union concerned about effect of cuts to public safety

The Board of Public Works, chaired by Republican Gov. Larry Hogan, approved Wednesday $8.4 million in cuts to the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services as part of more than $79 million in budget actions.

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.