Council 3 Updates

Saunders praises nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court

Today, following President Joe Biden’s nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve on the United States Supreme Court, AFSCME President Lee Saunders issued

Saunders praises nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court

Child care providers were there for us. Congress must act to support them

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Child care providers were there for us. Congress must act to support them

Get Active in the 2022 Elections: Let's Elect A New Boss

2022 is a big year in Maryland and we need all the help we can to make sure our AFSCME endorsed candidates win! Now is better than ever to get a head start on talking to our AFSCME members!

Get Active in the 2022 Elections: Let's Elect A New Boss

DBM Ends Response Pay For Frontline Workers Over AFSCME Objections

At the end of the last pay period, on February 8th, COVID-19 response pay was terminated by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). We fought over the past two years for expanded response pay and other types of compensation for the risks frontline workers are taking during this pandemic.

DBM Ends Response Pay For Frontline Workers Over AFSCME Objections

2022 Legislative Agenda: AFSCME Fights to Strengthen the Law for Workers

This year, members of AFSCME Council 3 are pursuing a robust legislative agenda including strengthening and expanding collective bargaining. Check out the pieces of legislation we are following below. 

2022 Legislative Agenda: AFSCME Fights to Strengthen the Law for Workers