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Sep. 03, 2026

Workers at BARCS Overwhelmingly Vote to Form Their Union with AFSCME Maryland

Sep. 02, 2026

University System of Maryland (USM) agrees to pay out raises to staff after pressure from union and Governor

Aug. 25, 2026

AFSCME Maryland Elects New President to Lead Statewide Union

Aug. 20, 2026

Statement Regarding AFSCME Maryland Council 3 President Patrick Moran Being Elected as AFSCME International President

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AFSCME Maryland stewards after a training in the Central Region

AFSCME Maryland stewards after a training in the Central Region

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AFSCME Maryland represents over 55,000 workers across Maryland, and together, we are fighting for the raises we deserve, the safe staffing levels and workplace rights we need, and quality public services for our communities.

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AFSCME National Updates

AFSCME goes to court to protect USDA mission and the union members who make it possible

September 17, 2026
The USDA reorganization that would force AFSCME members out of their jobs is unlawful and must be blocked, according to a new lawsuit filed by AFSCME and others.
Our union will lead in the fight on voting rights

September 16, 2026
AFSCME President Patrick Moran took part in a Capitol Hill roundtable to discuss the role of organized labor in protecting our democracy.
PA governor joins AFSCME retirees, President Moran to celebrate huge pension victory

September 16, 2026
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro joined AFSCME President Patrick Moran and retirees to celebrate a new law giving 60,000 retirees a long-awaited cost-of-living increase.
AFSCME to Trump: Give up the reckless rule to deregulate Head Start

September 16, 2026
AFSCME and other public service unions are fighting to save Head Start from the Trump administration.
AFSCME wins – for now – ruling to block federal civil service ‘loyalty question’

September 15, 2026
We won a preliminary ruling blocking a “loyalty question” from appearing on federal civil service job applications.

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