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Feb. 04, 2026

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What a Century of Black History Month Teaches Us About Today’s Fight for Working People

One hundred years ago this month, a Black scholar and the son of former slaves set out to change the way we celebrate our shared history.

What a Century of Black History Month Teaches Us About Today’s Fight for Working People

Jan. 05, 2026

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No Deal - AFSCME Members Did Not Accept Governor Moore’s Proposal That Continues to Underfund and Understaff State Services

The administration had offered wage increases that did not keep up with inflation and failed to fully correct the AFSCME wage scale.

No Deal - AFSCME Members Did Not Accept Governor Moore’s Proposal That Continues to Underfund and Understaff State Services

Dec. 23, 2025

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Invest In State Workers, Invest In Maryland Press Conference

Baltimore, MD - Earlier today, AFSCME Council 3 held a press conference calling on the state to invest in and protect the public services that millions of Marylanders are relying on in a time of increasing crisis.

Invest In State Workers, Invest In Maryland Press Conference

Child Care Providers United members gather before a rally at the California state Capitol.

Dec. 17, 2025

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Child care affordability is a crisis we can solve.

This fall’s election results made it clear: working people want elected leaders who will address the steep cost of living, the stagnation of workers’ wages

Child care affordability is a crisis we can solve.

Dec. 08, 2025

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Historic New Contract Signing Ceremony for Over 1,000 Howard County Municipal Employees of AFSCME

AFSCME Locals 1810, 3080, 3085, and 3888 recently ratified the contract that ensures fair wages via cost-of-living adjustment and regular step increases, maintains healthcare coverage and splits that keep costs affordable.

Historic New Contract Signing Ceremony for Over 1,000 Howard County Municipal Employees of AFSCME