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AFSCME Maryland Council 3 represents over 55,000 public service workers. From Western Maryland to the Eastern Shore, we make Maryland happen.
Join us next Monday, February 16 @ 5:30 PM in Annapolis for Higher Ed, Community Colleges, & Local Presidents Night! RSVP at bit.ly/2026-Lobby-nights!
February 13, 2026 at 10:23 PM
Let's pack Annapolis with AFSCME Green next Wednesday as we fight for fairness and equity in our contract negotiations! Join us at 12PM on February 18th to support our important bill, the Arbitration Reform for State Employees Act of 2026 (SB28/HB604) RSVP here now πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/4tzOld6
February 13, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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!
February 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM
AFSCME's Green Machine had a big night in Annapolis last night as members of Local 44 and Local 2898 lobbied legislators to keep Maryland's public services public and the fight for fairness and equity for public service workers in MD. Join us for our next lobby night πŸ‘‰οΈ bit.ly/2026-Lobby-nights
February 10, 2026 at 9:55 PM
Maryland's legislative session has started and AFSCME members are showing up to make our voices heard! Join us for weekly lobby nights in Annapolis, every Monday at 5:30PM. RSVP here now πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/2026-Lobby-nights
February 9, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Join us next Monday, February 9th @ 5:30 PM in Annapolis for our Local 2898 WSSC/Local 44 Baltimore City Convention Center Lobby Night! We'll be talking to legislators about protecting workers' rights and fighting back on privatization and more πŸ‘‰οΈ RSVP at bit.ly/2026-Lobby-nights!
February 6, 2026 at 9:54 PM
Steward trainings keep us strong! πŸ’ͺ Members from Local 6359 who work at the Howard County Library System, Anne Arundel County Public Library and the Enoch Pratt Free Library attended a steward training this week and learned more about protecting coworkers' rights with a good union contract.
February 5, 2026 at 9:54 PM
AFSCME showed up and made our voice heard in Annapolis last night at our first lobby night of session! Members met with legislators and spoke about the need to support and fully fund our public services in Maryland. Join us for our next lobby night and sign up here πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/2026-Lobby-nights
February 3, 2026 at 9:54 PM
Here's our 'Top 3 from Council 3'. πŸ’« To read the full newsletter, go to afscmemd.org/newsletter!
January 30, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Join us next Monday, February 2nd @ 5:30 PM in Annapolis for our 24/7 and Non-24/7 Facilities Lobby Night! We'll be talking to legislators about protecting and supporting Maryland's public service workers - including safe staffing, fair pay and more πŸ‘‰ RSVP at bit.ly/2026-Lobby-nights!
January 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Local 921 Vice President Keith Westbrook is a Public Workers Technician for Baltimore County and one of the many essential workers who keep our roads moving. From salting the roads, removing snow, to installing utility pipes, him and his crew are always on the job. Read more on afscmemd.org/updates!
January 29, 2026 at 9:54 PM
AFSCME Local 1427's newest steward and board member Cpl. L. James showed out in green at new employee orientation last week, w/ Steward Bosic from Local 3737 + Steward Akpaibo from Local 1678! Wear you favorite AFSCME shirt every Wed to show your solidarity and union pride!
January 28, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Our newest stewards across higher education are looking sharp and ready to enforce their union contract on the job! πŸ”₯ #AFSCMESTRONG
January 27, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Before you get annoyed at a snow plow, please remember:
January 27, 2026 at 1:25 AM
Join us TONIGHT @ 8PM to participate in the No Kings: Eyes On ICE Training. We stand against this administration's extremist agenda, aimed at terrorizing our communities and families. #NoKingsNoICE

Monday, January 26
8:00 PM
RSVP here πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/Eyes-On-ICE
January 26, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. You keep Maryland moving. πŸ’ͺ
January 26, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Reposted by AFSCME Maryland
AFSCME is heartbroken and outraged by the senseless murder of fellow union member Alex Jeffrey Pretti and the violence and intimidation enacted by this administration.

We will not let fear destroy the bonds that hold our communities together.
January 25, 2026 at 6:38 PM
We have big priorities this year in Annapolis and we need YOUR VOICE to help us fight for them! Join us for lobby nights every Monday starting January 26th, RSVP here now: πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/2026-Lobby-nights
January 26, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Update: Due to inclement weather, the 24/7 Facilities Lobby Night has been moved to Monday, February 2 @ 5:30PM. RSVP at bit.ly/2026-Lobby-nights!
January 25, 2026 at 3:00 PM
State employeesβ€” know your rights when it comes to State of Emergency Pay. πŸ—£οΈ For any questions or concerns contact our office at 410-547-1515 or email us at [email protected].
January 24, 2026 at 11:09 PM
This week, AFSCME Local 3162 President Jamekica MacKall spoke up about the importance of a living wage for all of us, so no one gets left behind. Everyone deserves to be able to afford to live and thrive in our state - no exceptions.
January 22, 2026 at 9:54 PM
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!
January 21, 2026 at 6:03 PM
As we honor and reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, let it serve as reminder that the labor movement and civil rights movement are deeply interconnected. Together, we must continue to fight for our communities and the public services we provide.
January 19, 2026 at 3:02 PM
AFSCME members showed up and showed out at this year’s AFL-CIO MLK Conference in Baltimore. πŸ”₯
January 18, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Maryland's legislative session is underway and AFSCME is showing up to make our voices heard! Join us for lobby nights in Annapolis to tell legislators about the important issues facing public service workers in Maryland. RSVP here now πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/2026-lobby-nights
January 16, 2026 at 4:02 PM