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A union voice can help address burnout among health care workers nationwide

The COVID-19 pandemic arrived at a time when our nation’s health care workers were already experiencing burnout.

A union voice can help address burnout among health care workers nationwide

AFSCME Members, Family Members Awarded 2022 Union Plus Scholarships

Congratulations are in order for the 27 AFSCME Union Plus Scholarship winners. They are:

AFSCME Members, Family Members Awarded 2022 Union Plus Scholarships

AFSCME members honor Mental Health Awareness Month, reflect on changing industry

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AFSCME members honor Mental Health Awareness Month, reflect on changing industry

AFSCME Members Oppose Governor Hogan’s Proposed Master Plan Closing Western Maryland Hospital Center With Gubernatorial Candidate Tom Perez

Hagerstown, Maryland- AFSCME Council 3 members are coming together to oppose Governor Hogan’s proposed 2041 Master Facilities Plan which calls for the closure of Western Maryland Hospital Center and other facilities. In the Maryland Department of Health’s “2041 Facilities Master Plan,” released in September of 2021, they state one of their goals is “Identifying strategic partners to transfer services from Western Maryland Hospital Center in Hagerstown and Deer’s Head Hospital Center in Salisbury to healthcare and community providers”.

AFSCME Members Oppose Governor Hogan’s Proposed Master Plan Closing Western Maryland Hospital Center With Gubernatorial Candidate Tom Perez

American Red Cross workers, including AFSCME members, rally for fair contract

American Red Cross (ARC) workers, including many AFSCME members, are rallying this week in cities nationwide to fight back against mistreatment from their employer and demand a fair contract.

American Red Cross workers, including AFSCME members, rally for fair contract