Council 3 Updates

Feb. 03, 2021

Council 3 Updates

U.S. Conference on Mayors calls on Congress to go big on funding the front lines

The U.S. Conference of Mayors has sent a letter to Congress that echoes what AFSCME has been saying for months: It’s long past time to robustly fund the front lines.

U.S. Conference on Mayors calls on Congress to go big on funding the front lines

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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. 27, 2021

Council 3 Updates

In first days as president, Biden shows bold leadership

In his first days on the job, President Joe Biden has taken swift executive action to protect and empower public service workers, strengthen public services and help working people.

In first days as president, Biden shows bold leadership

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