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The Fight for a $15 Minimum Wage in Maryland Returns, With Force

On Monday Jan. 15, 2018, a holiday celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a coalition of union and non-union workers, activists, elected officials, and small business owners gathered in Annapolis to kick off the “Fight For $15” statewide campaign, calling on elected officials in Annapolis to raise the minimum wage during the Maryland Legislative Session, which began on Jan. 10 and will end in April.

The Fight for a $15 Minimum Wage in Maryland Returns, With Force

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Maryland agrees to contract with state employees; Hogan proposes 2018 budget

Patrick Moran, president of AFSCME Council 3, which represents the largest group of affected workers, credited union members with forging the agreement and noted that Hogan tried to rescind a promised raise for state employees in his first year in office.

Maryland agrees to contract with state employees; Hogan proposes 2018 budget

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Hospital CEO apologizes to discharged patient: 'We take full responsibility for that failure'

Patrick Moran is president of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, which has been outspoken on the need in the state for more available beds for mental health patients.

Hospital CEO apologizes to discharged patient: 'We take full responsibility for that failure'