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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 1d

Join your fellow members in wearing your favorite AFSCME shirt every Wednesday to show your solidarity and union pride. Tag us in your photos to be featured on our page! 📸

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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 2d

Refresh your AFSCME bulletin board by visiting afscmemd.org/NEO, where you can find New Employee Orientation (NEO) & worksite materials. 💪💚

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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 2d

Building union power, one steward training at a time! 💪 Last week, Local 6359 and Local 930 came together for a steward training to learn how to enforce their union contracts!

AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 8d

Join your fellow members in wearing your favorite AFSCME shirt every Wednesday to show your solidarity and union pride. Tag us in your photos to be featured on our page! 📸 💚

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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 8d

DPSCS and AFSCME Local 1678 are hosting their 2nd Annual Immigrant Heritage Celebration.
All state employees and their families are welcome!

📍Event Details
Date: Saturday, October 18th
Time: 12 PM - 4 PM
Location: 6852 4th Street, Sykesville, MD 21784

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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 8d

It's that time again— AFSCME members that work in DPSCS are conducting a staffing analysis across Maryland's correctional facilities. This staffing analysis will be used to determine how many more correctional officers are needed to safely staff a facility.

AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 9d

Local 558 leaders Wendy Smith and Charmanique Gingles are in California this week to support the over 30,000 AFSCME (UNAC/UHCP) members who work for Kaiser Permanente who are on strike for safe staffing, fair pay, and quality patient care!

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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 14d

Support the AFSCME members who work at the Howard County Library System by sending a letter here: actionnetwork.org/letters/hclw...

www.baltimoresun.com/2025/10/09/l...

Howard Library workers say they never received promised raises

The library workers union in Howard County didn’t receiving agreed upon wage increases; now they’re headed to arbitration.

www.baltimoresun.com

AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 14d

DPSCS and AFSCME Local 1678 are hosting their 2nd Annual Immigrant Heritage Celebration.
All state employees and their families are welcome!

📍Event Details
Date: Saturday, October 18th
Time: 12 PM - 4 PM
Location: 6852 4th Street, Sykesville, MD 21784

AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 15d

Join your fellow members in wearing your favorite AFSCME shirt every Wednesday to show your solidarity and union pride. Tag us in your photos to be featured on our page! 📸 💚

AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 16d

Last week, AFSCME Locals 1427, 3661 and 3737 met with members of the Baltimore City House Delegation to discuss challenges that workers face at pre-trial and correctional facilities in Baltimore. 💪 Read more: afscmemd.org/updates/afsc...

AFSCME 1427, 3661, 3737 Meet with Baltimore City House Delegation Members

Last night, members of the Baltimore City House Delegation met with AFSCME members from Locals 1427, 3661, and 3737 to discuss challenges that workers face at pre-trial and correctional facilities in…

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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 16d

📣 Action Alert: If you are a state employee in Units A, B, C, D, F, H, or S, take 2 minutes to add your name to our petition. We are in active negotations with the State, every signature counts! ✊ Sign now at bit.ly/2025-wage-petition!

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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 17d

DPSCS and AFSCME Local 1678 are hosting their 2nd Annual Immigrant Heritage Celebration. This is a free event highlighting the vibrant cultures and traditions that enrich our workforce and communities.

All AFSCME members and their families are welcome.

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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 17d

Local 611 President Shannon Sacco is a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at the Thomas B. Finan Hospital Center. She is one of many dedicated nurses who provide psychiatric care to the hospital’s patients and help them reintegrate back into their communities. Read more on afscmemd.org/updates

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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 22d

In memory of our fallen brother Agent Davis Martinez, we led the passage of the Davis Martinez Public Employee Safety and Health Act earlier this year. Today (October 1, 2025), the law goes into effect to ensure every public employee in Maryland is protected and safe on the job.

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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 22d

Join your fellow members in wearing your favorite AFSCME shirt every Wednesday to show your solidarity and union pride. Tag us in your photos to be featured on our page! 📸 💚

AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 23d

AFSCME Maryland’s State Bargaining Team began negotiations with the State of Maryland on this year’s economic proposals. Here's the latest bargaining update from AFSCME Maryland's Secretary-Treasurer Cherrish Vick!

State employees— sign the petition at bit.ly/2025-Wage-Pe...

AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 23d

Last week, Local 354 (along with Locals 112 and 3167) hosted a number of food truck events throughout Washington and Frederick Counties to celebrate public service employees. Thanks to everyone who stopped by!

AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 27d

Unit S State Supervisors 🔔 — Register today for virtual information sessions at the following times so you can learn more about what’s in your first-ever union contract and why you should vote YES! RSVP at the Upcoming Events link in our bio: www.afscmemd.org/calendar-events

AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 29d

Today, Local 3895 hosted an appreciation event to thank UBalt housekeepers for their dedication and hard work. 💚

AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 29d

Central Regions Steward Training 📸 Shoutout to the dedicated AFSCME members who step up to serve as Shop Stewards and enforce their union contract while on the job! 🔥

AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 29d

Join your fellow members in wearing your favorite AFSCME shirt every Wednesday to show your solidarity and union pride. Tag us in your photos to be featured on our page! 📸 💚

AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 29d

Nearly 22 million Americans rely on premium tax credits through the Affordable Care Act marketplace to afford their health insurance.

Join your fellow AFSCME members this Thursday, September 25th, for a Virtual Day of Action! 🗣️ Learn more at bit.ly/HC-Day-Of-Action.

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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · Sep 23

📣 Action Alert: State Employees Need a Fair Wage Proposal! If you are a state employee in Units A, B, C, D, F, H, and S, take 2 minutes to add your name to our petition. Our annual wage negotiations with the State are starting soon, so every signature counts!✊ Sign now at bit.ly/2025-wage-petition!

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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · Sep 22

Join your fellow AFSCME members this Thursday, September 25th, for a Virtual Day of Action! 🗣️The action is simple: call your member of Congress urging them to lower healthcare costs. Learn more at bit.ly/HC-Day-Of-Action.

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