Council 3 Updates

AFSCME Council 3 MDH Labor Management Committee Meeting (May 11th, 2020)

AFSCME Council 3 Members from the Maryland Department of Health met with management representatives last Monday, May 11, 2020. Labor Management Committees are joint meetings between management and union representatives to negotiate over workplace conditions specific to the agency or facility. These committees are protected and outlined in our union contract in Article 5: Labor Management Committees.

AFSCME Council 3 MDH Labor Management Committee Meeting (May 11th, 2020)

President's Update: Testing, Testing, Testing

Testing is the ONLY proven way to get the virus identified and put those that test positive into quarantine and out of the workplace. There is no cure, there is no vaccine, but it has been proven that TESTING WORKS. Have a measure of respect for your members health and safety Governor, have a measure of respect for their families and those they serve, START TESTING.

President's Update: Testing, Testing, Testing

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*