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AFSCME Maryland Announces Endorsements for 2024 Elections

State’s largest union for city, county, and state employees endorses Angela Alsobrooks for U.S. Senate

AFSCME Maryland Members Call for Safer Staffing and Safer State Facilities

Union representing over 20,000 state employees draws attention to critical staffing shortages and outdated state f

Baltimore Museum of Art Workers Ratify First Union Contract by Overwhelming Margin

Contract includes more than 13% in raises and greater protections for all workers

University System of Maryland Workers Overwhelmingly Ratify First System-Wide Union Contract

Historic contract improving pay, benefits, and working conditions covers nearly 6,000 workers

Baltimore – At a signing ceremony on August 2, 2024, AFSCME Maryland Council 3 and the University System of Maryland (USM) made official the first system-wide union contract for nearly 6,000 workers represented by AFSCME Maryland Council 3.

Anne Arundel County Public Library Workers File Union Petition for Official Recognition

New union will represent nearly 400 library system staff across the county 

AFSCME Maryland Members Rally After Fellow Parole and Probation Agent Davis Martinez’s Death

Over 100 union members call for improved safety protocols, safer staffing levels, and accountability from state leaders during rally outside Catonsville District Court

City of Salisbury Workers Vote Overwhelmingly to Ratify First Union Contract

Contract contains 6% in pay raises, increased shift differentials and pay premiums, additional benefits, and expanded workplace rights

Salisbury – Today, City of Salisbury workers voted 100% in favor of ratifying the city’s first union contract for general government employees.

Statement from AFSCME Maryland Council 3 President Patrick Moran on Baltimore City Primary Election Results

On Tuesday, Baltimore city residents made their voices heard in support of pro-worker candidates to lead the city. We congratulate Mayor Brandon Scott for winning the Democratic nomination for Mayor, Zeke Cohen for winning the Democratic nomination for City Council President, and Bill Henry for winning the Democratic nomination for City Comptroller.

AFSCME Maryland Announces Endorsement of Johnny Olszewski Jr. in Congressional District 2 Democratic Primary

Longtime champion of labor receives overwhelming support from largest union in Maryland.

Gov. Moore Signs Bill Giving 5,000 State Supervisors Ability to Collectively Bargain

Today, Governor Wes Moore signed HB 260/SB 192 (State Personnel - Collective Bargaining - Supervisory Employees) into law in a bill signing ceremony attended by dozens of AFSCME members. This legislation allows over 5,000 supervisors employed by the State of Maryland to now collectively bargain. 

AFSCME Maryland Announces Endorsement of Mark Parker for Baltimore City District 1 Council Seat

Open seat is critical for Southeast Baltimore; endorsement adds to existing list of endorsements by AFSCME Maryland