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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 22h

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

📣 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 · 2d

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 · 2d

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 · 7d

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 · 7d

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 · 8d

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 · 8d

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 · 12d

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 · 14d

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

AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 14d

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 · 14d

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 · 14d

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 · 15d

📣 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 · 16d

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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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 19d

Here are the top 3 things you need to know for the month of September:

AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 20d

AFSCME Maryland members are showing up and showing out in the Activist Challenge by enforcing their contracts, updating bulletin boards, signing up new members, and more! 💥 Join your fellow AFSCME members and take action in the AFSCME Maryland Activist Challenge at bit.ly/c3-activistchallenge. 💪💚

AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 21d

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 · 22d

DPSCS City Region members in action! 🔥 Swipe to see what they've been working on. 💪

AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 23d

Mark your calendars! 📅 AFSCME Locals 354, 112, and 3167 are bringing food trucks to select worksites across Frederick and Washington Counties. Come out, enjoy great food, and celebrate all you do as public service workers for our communities!

AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 26d

Local 930 member Adam Franchino is a Lead Art Handler and Mount Maker at the Walters Art Museum. Adam creates custom mounts that hold and support the museum’s collection, making it possible for the public to enjoy the art safely. Read more on afscmemd.org/updates!

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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 27d

2025 AFSCME Maryland Leadership Conference 📸 Two powerful days of unity, training, and leadership in action. This is what boots on the ground leadership looks like! 💪

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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · Sep 3

In honor of Labor Day and in recognition of the contributions of AFSCME members across Maryland, congratulations to the AFSCME members who were honored with a Governor's Citation today!

Thank you for everything you do for your communities and our union!

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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · Sep 1

This Labor Day, we're seeing record numbers of workers coming together to organize a union in their workplaces.

Listen to AFSCME Maryland President Patrick Moran share what it means to have a union and a protected voice at work.

Highlighting workers who keep our communities running

The Labor Day holiday has a purpose to highlight the workers who keep our communities running.

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