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Medicare and Medicaid have saved lives for 60 years. We’re fighting to keep it that way.

Medicare and Medicaid have saved lives for 60 years. We’re fighting to keep it that way.

Jul. 29, 2025

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Medicare and Medicaid have saved lives for 60 years. We’re fighting to keep it that way.

This year, AFSCME is celebrating this special anniversary with mixed emotions. That’s because the joint legacy of Medicare and Medicaid is under threat.

Medicare and Medicaid have saved lives for 60 years. We’re fighting to keep it that way.

Baltimore City Public School System employees ratify new union contract in unanimous vote

Baltimore City Public School System employees ratify new union contract in unanimous vote

Jul. 24, 2025

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Baltimore City Public School System employees ratify new union contract in unanimous vote

The ratified contract delivers much-needed pay increases, improved health and safety protections, and expanded workplace rights for employees.

Baltimore City Public School System employees ratify new union contract in unanimous vote

Anne Arundel County Public Library workers ratify first union contract in a unanimous vote

Anne Arundel County Public Library workers ratify first union contract in a unanimous vote

Jul. 24, 2025

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Anne Arundel County Public Library workers ratify first union contract in a unanimous vote

Wednesday’s vote represents a final step towards securing a historic first contract that contains pay increases, increased workplace rights, and stronger protections against workplace discrimination for AACPL workers.

Anne Arundel County Public Library workers ratify first union contract in a unanimous vote

Walters Art Museum workers unanimously ratify first union contract

Walters Art Museum workers unanimously ratify first union contract

Jul. 24, 2025

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Walters Art Museum workers unanimously ratify first union contract

After nearly two years of negotiations with museum management, Walters Workers United, AFSCME Maryland Council 3, reached a tentative agreement in late June.

Walters Art Museum workers unanimously ratify first union contract

AFSCME members, working Marylanders send message to Congress: No public service cuts to pay for billionaire tax breaks

AFSCME members, working Marylanders send message to Congress: No public service cuts to pay for billionaire tax breaks

Apr. 29, 2025

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AFSCME members, working Marylanders send message to Congress: No public service cuts to pay for billionaire tax breaks

Rep. Jamie Raskin, AFSCME President Lee Saunders and AFSCME Council 3 President Patrick Moran joined AFSCME members for a town hall where they discussed Congress’ plan to cut public services to pay for billionaire tax cuts, which attendees said will harm their families and devastate their communities.

AFSCME members, working Marylanders send message to Congress: No public service cuts to pay for billionaire tax breaks