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Featured News

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. 20, 2026

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

Aug. 10, 2026

AFSCME Maryland releases inaugural 2026 State of Our State Services Report

USM Members

USM Members

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Help us reverse the layoffs at the University of Maryland College Park, Bowie State University, and other schools in the University System of Maryland.

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USM employees

USM employees

Tell USM to Honor Our Raises!

University System of Maryland leaders are refusing to pay us what they owe us. Send a letter to demand the Board of Regents honor our raises and protect our jobs.

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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.

AFSCME National Updates

AFSCME, other unions challenge unfair federal student loan caps for certain public service workers

September 3, 2026
AFSCME is challenging a new student loan rule that unfairly targets public service and health care workers who want to earn advanced degrees.
A lesson in higher learning: Don’t mess with AFSCME members

September 2, 2026
AFSCME members successfully pressured the University System of Maryland to implement raises they had negotiated through their union.
Michigan public safety professionals bring stranded family home

September 2, 2026
AFSCME public safety members saved two adults and a child stranded in the woods in Michigan.
AFSCME members in Illinois push new state law protecting disability services

September 1, 2026
AFSCME members in Illinois celebrate a new state law protecting disability services from greedy owners looking to make a quick buck.
AFSCME members take a stand at the Defend the Vote March on Washington

August 31, 2026
AFSCME leaders spoke at the Defend the Vote March on Washington.

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