One of the most powerful benefits we have as union members is a seat at the table when it comes to workplace decisions/policies. Through the collective bargaining process, we negotiate legally binding contracts that put into writing our pay, wage increases, benefits, and more.
State Contracts
Our contract protects the rights of public employees in AFSCME-represented bargaining units.
- A: Labor and Trades
- B: Administrative, Technical and Clerical
- C: Regulatory, Inspection, and Licensing
- D: Health and Human Services – Non-Professional
- F: Social and Human Services – Professional
- H: Public Safety
The contract is effective January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026.
Maryland State Employees – Bargaining Units A, B, C, D, F, and H
Previous Contracts
- Bargaining Units A, B, C, D, and F (January 31, 2022 through December 31, 2023)
- Bargaining Unit H (January 31, 2022 through December 31, 2023)
University System of Maryland (USM) Contract
For the first time in history, we have a unified contract for the entire system, raising the bar for workers at all of the campuses across the university system.
You can take a look at past contracts for each campus here:
Bowie State University
Bowie State University – Non-Exempt
Bowie State University – Exempt
Coppin State University
Coppin State University – Exempt
Coppin State University – Non-Exempt
Frostburg State University
Frostburg State University – Exempt
Frostburg State University – Non-Exempt
University of Baltimore
University of Baltimore – Non-Exempt
University of Maryland, Baltimore
University of Maryland Baltimore – Non-Exempt
University of Maryland Baltimore County
University of Maryland Baltimore County – Non-Exempt
University of Maryland College Park
University of Maryland College Park – Exempt
University of Maryland College Park – Non-Exempt
University of Maryland-College Park – Non-Exempt (En español)
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
University of Maryland Eastern Shore – Exempt
University of Maryland Eastern Shore – Non-Exempt
University of Maryland Eastern Shore – Sworn Police Officers
University of Maryland Global Campus
University of Maryland Global Campus – Non-Exempt
Other Higher Education Contracts
Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore City Community College – Non-Exempt
Baltimore City Community College – Exempt
Baltimore City Community College – Sworn Police Officers
Morgan State University
Morgan State University – Non-Exempt
St. Mary's College
St. Mary's College of Maryland MOU – Exempt, Non-Exempt, SPO 2023-2026
City, County, and Municipality Contracts
Below are the available contracts for download. If you are an AFSCME member who works for a local government in Maryland and your contract is not listed below, you can obtain a copy by contacting your staff representative or visiting one of our offices.
Local 44 | Baltimore City Municipal Employees
Local 44 | Baltimore City Board of Education
Local 241 | Prince George's County Crossing Guards
Local 434 | Baltimore County Board of Education
Local 553 | City of Cumberland
Local 558 | Baltimore Community Health Nurses
Local 582 | Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works
Local 647 | Baltimore City Housing Authority
Local 921 | Baltimore County Department of Public Works
Local 1081 | City of Salisbury
Local 1170 | Prince George's County Health Department Supervisors
Local 1209C | City of College Park
Local 1453 | City of Rockville
Local 1521 | Allegany County Sheriffs Department
Local 1540 | City of Hagerstown
Local 1633 | Allegany County Public Employees – Allegany BOE
Local 1633 | Allegany County Public Employees – Allegany Co Transit
Local 1633 | Allegany County Public Employees – Allegany Roads
Local 1646 | Prince George's Community College
Local 1693 | Anne Arundel County Board of Education
Local 1802 | Harford County Government
Local 1810 | Howard County Professional Employees
Local 1834 | The Board of County Commissioners of Garrett County
Local 1859 | Mass Transit Administration Police
Local 1899 | Howard County Board of Education
Local 2202 | Department of Human Services
Local 2380 | Montgomery College Staff Union
Local 2462 | Prince George's County Department of Public Works
Local 2471 | Harford County Board of Education
Local 2655 | Allegany Health Nursing and Rehabilitation
Local 2677 | Washington County Employees
Local 2735 | Prince George's County Department of Licenses and Human Resources
Local 2741 | Carroll County Board of Education
Local 2751 | University of Maryland Medical Center
Local 2898 | Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission
Local 2979 | Baltimore City Housing Authority Supervisors
Local 2981 | Charles County Board of Education
Local 3080 | Howard County Detention Center
Local 3085 | Howard County Department of Public Works
Local 3162 | Annapolis Clerical/Technical
Local 3373 | Hagerstown Police Department
Local 3374 | Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Local 3376 | Community Colleges of Baltimore County
Local 3389 | Prince George's County Health Department
Local 3399 | City of Takoma Park
Local 3406 | City of Annapolis
Local 3737 | Baltimore City Pretrial/Release/Detention Center
Local 3888 | Howard County Supervisors
Local 4007 | Baltimore City Housing Authority - White Collar
Private Sector Contracts
Linton's Managed Services at the Thomas B. Finan Center – Exempt