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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 warn of low staffing levels

The union representing Maryland correctional officers is warning that staffing levels in state prisons are at dangerously low levels.

Maryland union calls for more correctional officers

Members of the union representing correctional officers from across the state held a rally Saturday in Cumberland asking for more officers and better working conditions.

Maryland correctional workers union issues dire warning over lack of staffing

The union representing Maryland state correctional officers has a message for Gov. Larry Hogan: "No more excuses," either find the money to increase staffing in the state prisons, or something dangerous will happen.

Maryland corrections worker union plans protest over staffing

The union representing Maryland state correctional officers isn't letting up in its pressure on the Hogan administration to increase staffing in the state's prisons. And the state insists it's making a concentrated effort to do that.

Union Workers Call for State to Fix Under-Staffing Issues

A union representing state, county and municipal workers held a rally Wednesday afternoon in downtown Salisbury. The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, or AFSCME are urging Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan to take action and fill what it believes is a dangerous under-staffing issue in various state-run facilities.

Maryland health secretary held in contempt over mental health system

A Baltimore judge held the state health secretary in civil contempt Thursday and slammed the Hogan administration for failing to provide adequate space in mental health hospitals.

Group urges governor to fill vacancies in hospitals, correctional facilities

Council President Patrick Moran says Deer's Head Hospital in Salisbury has had to turn away hundreds of mental health clients that need aid and assistance due to insufficient staff and beds.

Assaults climb at Baltimore Central Booking since city jail closing

Baltimore Central Booking and Intake Center, the first institution people are brought to after being arrested in the city, has seen a spike in assaults since Gov. Larry Hogan closed the City Jail, state statistics show.