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AFSCME Maryland releases inaugural 2026 State of Our State Services Report
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AFSCME Maryland releases inaugural 2026 State of Our State Services Report

This digital report includes an overview of the main issues facing state employees and state services, recommendations to address each issue, and results from a member survey from June.

AFSCME Maryland releases inaugural 2026 State of Our State Services Report

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Workers at Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) Announce Their Intent to Organize a Union
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Workers at Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) Announce Their Intent to Organize a Union

Baltimore – On Thursday, July 23, members of BARCS Workers United (BWU) successfully filed for recognition of their union. If recognized, the union will represent nearly 70 adoptions counselors, animal care attendants, cat foster coordinators,

Workers at Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) Announce Their Intent to Organize a Union

AFSCME members and allies rally together in Salisbury
Statement on Validation of Petition Signatures by Wicomico County Board of Elections for Collective Bargaining Charter Amendment
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Statement on Validation of Petition Signatures by Wicomico County Board of Elections for Collective Bargaining Charter Amendment

On Monday, August 3, the Wicomico County Board of Elections validated the petition signatures collected in support of a referendum on a charter amendment concerning the collective bargaining rights of City of Salisbury employees.

Statement on Validation of Petition Signatures by Wicomico County Board of Elections for Collective Bargaining Charter Amendment

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AFSCME members rally against largest layoffs in recent years at University of Maryland College Park and Bowie State University
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AFSCME members rally against largest layoffs in recent years at University of Maryland College Park and Bowie State University

Union representing over 6,000 exempt and non-exempt staff throughout the University System of Maryland (USM) calls on Board of Regents and university leadership to rescind layoffs and honor union contract

AFSCME members rally against largest layoffs in recent years at University of Maryland College Park and Bowie State University

Candidates and members at the 2026 AFSCME Maryland Endorsements Press Conference
Press Release: AFSCME Maryland Announces 2026 Endorsements Ahead of Primary Election
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Press Release: AFSCME Maryland Announces 2026 Endorsements Ahead of Primary Election

These endorsements were primarily based on a candidate's commitment to supporting working people, their record of supporting AFSCME members and union organizing, and the viability of their candidacy.

Press Release: AFSCME Maryland Announces 2026 Endorsements Ahead of Primary Election