Council 3 Updates

USM Bargaining Story: Jontae Thomas

A seasoned Mechanical Trades Chief at Bowie State University, Jontae Thomas has spent over a decade taking care of the fire alarm systems and electrical issues on campus. His journey into union activism was influenced by his family.

USM Bargaining Story: Jontae Thomas

Member Spotlight: Will Schmager

Two years ago, Will Schmager accepted a job with the City of Salisbury as a Computer Technician. His day to day involves ensuring the various IT-related requests that come in each day go to the right person in his department to resolve.

Member Spotlight: Will Schmager

October 2023 Message from AFSCME Maryland Council 3 President Patrick Moran

Bargaining for a Slice of the Pie

"It’s a busy season of bargaining! Our united AFSCME Maryland is currently bargaining on a number of different fronts with employers, including the City of Baltimore, State of Maryland, University System of Maryland, City of Takoma Park, Enoch

October 2023 Message from AFSCME Maryland Council 3 President Patrick Moran

USM Bargaining Story: Dawn Jackson

Here is what Dawn Jackson, an Animal Operations Manager at the University of Maryland College Park and executive board member of AFSCME Local 1072, has to say about what it's like to bargain with the university system:

USM Bargaining Story: Dawn Jackson

USM Bargaining Story: Warren Pointer

Warren has been with UMD for over 20 years and says that in that time, he's witnessed a significant improvement in the work environment thanks to ourunion.

USM Bargaining Story: Warren Pointer