Council 3 Updates

AFSCME Council 3 at the Board of Public Works

During this time of crisis, the BPW plays a critical role in acquiring personal protective equipment (PPE) and other essential supplies to combat the spread of the virus. At this week’s meeting, where Governor Larry Hogan was represented by Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford, State Treasurer Nancy Kopp spoke out on behalf of state employees.

AFSCME Council 3 at the Board of Public Works

Emergency Pay Grievance During the Pandemic

Emergency Pay Grievance Updates

The AFSCME Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in article 10, section 5, says that state employees whose duties require them to report to work to continue agency operations during an emergency condition or who are required to report to work during a declared

Emergency Pay Grievance During the Pandemic

Coronavirus Pandemic Updates *UPDATED May 4th*

Over the past 48 hours, AFSCME stewards and activists have reported in from agencies and worksites across the State of Maryland. We have gathered a variety of information to provide an up-to-date assessment of where practices and preparedness stand in various agencies after several weeks of pushing the Administration to do the responsible thing.

Coronavirus Pandemic Updates *UPDATED May 4th*

AFSCME Wins Forensic Pay and Additional Security for State Hospitals!

AFSCME members have been fighting for years to fix the pay disparities and lack of security in the State Hospitals and Residential Centers which are now predominantly Forensic. They lobbied legislators this session to pass two pieces of legislation to help the staffing crisis and improve security. We are happy to report that their relentless efforts have paid off!

AFSCME Wins Forensic Pay and Additional Security for State Hospitals!

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information UPDATED 3/25

With COVID-19 (the Coronavirus) now present and spreading in the United States, many of our members will be on the front lines of caring for and transporting those afflicted with the virus. They too are at risk -- particularly if there isn’t awareness of the symptoms, if there is improper or delayed diagnosis, or if there are inadequate workplace safeguards. All Council 3 members have direct contact with the public. For these reasons, accurate information is of vital importance.

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information UPDATED 3/25