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Dec. 06, 2017

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Dec. 06, 2017

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Md. correctional officers say staffing shortage putting them at risk

With their union contract set to expire later this year, Maryland state correctional officers are making a case for higher pay, saying an increase in salaries would help retain stressed employees, attract new recruits and improve safety amid a major staffing shortage.

Md. correctional officers say staffing shortage putting them at risk

Dec. 06, 2017

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Dec. 06, 2017

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Md. prison officials, union clash over staffing

Staffing shortages were on the agenda again Thursday, as state corrections officials met with the union representing employees of the state's prison system.

Md. prison officials, union clash over staffing

Dec. 06, 2017

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Dec. 06, 2017

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Local Health Facility Discussion Continues

A full house present was Monday night in Salisbury for a public forum regarding local state medical facilities.

Local Health Facility Discussion Continues

Dec. 06, 2017

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Dec. 06, 2017

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Union says Poplar Hill shutdown won't help prison staffing problems

In an attempt to help the lack of staff at Eastern Correctional Institution in Westover state officials announced Monday they will temporarily shut down Poplar Hill Pre-Release Center in Quantico and send their staff to ECI.

Union says Poplar Hill shutdown won't help prison staffing problems

Dec. 06, 2017

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Dec. 06, 2017

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Maryland state prisons still face staffing shortage

The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services and the union that represents its correctional officers agree on two things: Maryland's prison system has a staffing shortage, and correctional officers work too much overtime to make up the deficits.

Maryland state prisons still face staffing shortage