Council 3 Updates

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Mar. 02, 2021

Council 3 Updates

FIA Workers Testify Virtually to the Maryland Legislature

Last Friday, two members of AFSCME Local 112, the Maryland Department of Social Services, testified at a budget hearing held virtually. Each department or state agency has an annual budget hearing in front of elected officials who sit on the committees overseeing their agency's budget.

FIA Workers Testify Virtually to the Maryland Legislature

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Feb. 02, 2021

Council 3 Updates

AFSCME Secures Funding for Forensic Pay

After years of organizing and lobbying, AFSMCE has helped secure forensic pay increases starting July 1st, 2021.

AFSCME Secures Funding for Forensic Pay

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Feb. 02, 2021

Council 3 Updates

AFSCME Wins Fight for Expanded Access to COVID-19 Vaccine & Plans Information Session

Amidst ongoing news of Maryland’s low uptake of the vaccine, AFSCME is continuing to urge management to remove as many barriers as possible to frontline workers who wish to access the vaccine.

AFSCME Wins Fight for Expanded Access to COVID-19 Vaccine & Plans Information Session

Jan. 13, 2021

Council 3 Updates

DBM Announces New Pandemic Carryover Policy

During negotiations for our contract with the State of Maryland, AFSCME raised issues with leave usage as a result of the novel pandemic. In response, management suggested carrying over leave related to the pandemic.

DBM Announces New Pandemic Carryover Policy

Jan. 11, 2021

Council 3 Updates

Looking Forward: 2021 Legislative Session

This year will be different than any other General Session Maryland has ever had. Much of the work we do in Annapolis will now be done virtually presenting new challenges and opportunities.

Looking Forward: 2021 Legislative Session