Federal Shutdown Resources

On October 1st, the federal government shut down and now Maryland is caught in the crosshairs. Over 300,000 federal workers and federal contractors live here in Maryland. They are our neighbors, our families, our friends and when their jobs are put on hold, our entire economy takes a hit. 

As public service workers, we are not immune. We feel the impact through Maryland’s shrinking state budget and the decreased funding for the public services we provide. Now more than ever, we need to be united to protect our jobs, our families and the essential public services we provide.

If you have a friend or family member who’s a federal employee, share these resources provided by the AFSCME National Union: 

• Access Federal Employee Hardship Assistance Resources
• Access Resources For Maryland Workers Impacted By The Shutdown
• Read AFSCME’s Government Shutdown Fact Sheet
• ACTION: Call Congress & Demand An End To The Shutdown, Lower Health Care Costs, And Protections For Federal Workers