Council 3 Updates

Member Spotlight: Clint Stevens

For nearly 10 years, AFSCME Local 1459 Vice President Clint Stevens has worked as a high voltage electrician at the University of M

Member Spotlight: Danielle Dorsey

As a lead custodian at the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) for nearly 30 years, AFSCME Local 3376 President Danielle Dorsey works to keep the campus buildings clean and safe for the st

Member Spotlight: Elisha Mack

Two years ago, Elisha Mack took a job at the Spring Grove Hospital Center as a Security Attendant Supervisor, seeing the opportunity as a promotion and the chance to be in a new environment after n

President Moran Labor Day Op-Ed 2019

Please take a moment to consider — and thank — the women and men that deliver the supports and services the State provides: safe roads and bridges, public safety, help for your kids in schools, colleges and universities, registering a car, or a will. Without their labor where would we be?

Happy Labor Day!

On behalf of AFSCME Maryland, we wish all workers a Happy Labor Day!  We thank and honor all of Maryland's hard-working public servants. We make Maryland Happen 365 days a year, 24/7. Although many state employees will be on leave for this federal holiday, we send a special THANK YOU to our dedicated 24/7 employees working around the clock and through the holiday. On the first Monday in September, we take the day off to celebrate Labor Day and reflect on the American worker’s contributions to our country.

Retiree Prescription Drug Plan Changes: Understanding What Happened and Where We Are Now

Retiree Prescription Drug Plan Changes: Understanding What Happened and Where We Are Now

Since 2011, the State of Maryland has been trying to balance their budget on the backs of Public Employees. AFSCME Maryland will continue to fight to protect retiree benefits and protect the State’s ability to recruit and retain qualified staff. Here’s what happened and where we are now.

Maryland Department of Health Annual Staffing Meeting 2019: Our Safety is Too Important to Wait for Another Study

Secretary Neall committed to visiting all MDH facilities and health departments in the coming months. He claims to be looking into issues but we’re tired of waiting for studies. It’s time for action. Our safety and our truth can’t wait.

Department of Juvenile Services Annual Staffing Meeting 2019: Management Denying the Department has a Staffing Problem

Yesterday, July 25th, 2019 AFSCME Maryland met with upper management in the Department of Juvenile Services for the Annual Staffing Meeting required by our union contract to discuss staffing levels in each agency. AFSCME Maryland President Patrick Moran with AFSCME Local 3167 President Denise Henderson and Local 3167 Members Jamaal Craddock (BCJJC), Jeremy Jeffers (Victor Cullen Center), Daniel Broadwater (Meadow Mountain), Lakesha Brown (Transportation), Roshell Aydlett (Hickey School) and Cynthia Thomas (Waxter Children’s Center) represented union members from all across the state.

DPSCS Annual Staffing Meeting 2019: DPSCS Does Not Have a Plan to Address Short-Staffing

Yesterday, July 23rd, 2019, AFSCME Maryland leaders met with Secretary Green for the Annual Staffing Meeting required by our union contract.

Department of Human Services Staffing Meeting: Fighting to Protect our Services and Staffing

Thursday, July 17th, 2019, leaders of AFSCME Local 112 met with Department of Human Services secretary, Lourdes Padilla, and her team for the Annual Staffing Meeting.  As outlined in our union contract, the Annual Staffing Meeting is intended to, give union members an opportunity to discuss staffing levels with management.

Hogan Administration Withholding Additional $7million in Correctional Officer Bonus Funding

As of July 3rd, Governor Hogan has stated he will withhold $245 million of funding that was “fenced off” in the state’s budget for various public programs including the $7 million intended for Officers. Governor Hogan is attempting to limit spending to the detriment of front-line staff who have been working in dangerously low staffing levels. As of now, this money is still being withheld but no other scheduled increases have been changed.