AFSCME Maryland
@afscmemd
AFSCME Maryland Council 3 represents over 55,000 public service workers. From Western Maryland to the Eastern Shore, we make Maryland happen.
Don't miss the Salisbury Regional Meeting this Thursday, July 30 from 5:30-7:00PM! Pizza & light refreshments provided. RSVP at bit.ly/2026JULYREGIONALMEETINGS
Union busting is disgusting, and blocking raises is outrageous. AFSCME Council 3 held a press conference this morning in front of the USM headquarters to hold the them accountable for unjustified, unnecessary layoffs and illegal raise withholding. USM, we'll see you in court.
It was great to see so many members at our Frostburg Regional Meeting yesterday! When we fight, we win!
Don't miss the Bowie Regional Meeting this Wednesday, July 29 from 5:30-7:00PM! Pizza & light refreshments provided. RSVP at bit.ly/2026JULYREGIONALMEETINGS
So great to visit AFSCME members at one of our worksites on the Eastern Shore! The work they do keeps Maryland safe and livable.
Stay safe this summer! FREE Heat Stress/This is MOSH Webinar on July 22, 2026, from 1:15 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. via Zoom Meetings. Register in advance for this webinar: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Don't miss the Annapolis Regional Meeting this Tuesday, July 28 from 5:30-7:00PM! Pizza & light refreshments provided. RSVP at bit.ly/2026JULYREGIONALMEETINGS
Don't miss the Baltimore Regional Meeting this Saturday, July 25 from 10:00AM-11:30AM! Light breakfast & refreshments provided. RSVP at bit.ly/2026JULYREGIONALMEETINGS
Don't miss the Hagerstown Regional Meeting this Thursday, July 23 from 5:30-7:00PM! Pizza & light refreshments provided. RSVP at bit.ly/2026JULYREGIONALMEETINGS
Don't miss the Frostburg Regional Meeting this Wednesday, July 22 from 5:30-7:00PM! Pizza & light refreshments provided. RSVP at bit.ly/2026JULYREGIONALMEETINGS
The people united, will never be divided! Last week we held a training for our Southern Region Stewards—shoutout to these folks who dedicated their time to becoming stronger organizers! #council3
Join AFSCME Local 1772 for a meeting with Senator Paul Corderman on Thursday, July 16 at 4:30 PM at Antietam Brewery in Hagerstown. Come out and voice your concerns regarding safety and working conditions within DPSCS facilities. Open to all correctional officers.
Calling all AFSCME members — join your fellow union siblings at a regional meeting this summer! RSVP at afscmemd.org/member-resou...
AFSCME Maryland leaders who work for the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) met with Senator Shelly Hettleman, who chairs the Senate's Public Safety subcommittee. We discussed the staffing crisis in the state's correctional facilities & the solutions that we urgently need.
⚠️ Stay safe in this heat. Know your rights at work. ⚠️ Learn more at afscmemd.org/heat.
Stand with the AFSCME members who have been laid off from the University of Maryland College Park and Bowie State University! Visit afscmemd.org/usm to learn more and take action.
"You said that the mental health of our students was a priority. But how can you say it's a priority when 3 of the 4 people laid off in our Health Center were mental health clinicians that all played a vital role?" — Karen Hennessy, an AFSCME Local 1072 member laid off this month from UMD.
Tomorrow is election day here in Maryland and AFSCME is ready to get pro-worker candidates elected who will fight for US! If you haven’t voted yet, make sure you make your plan for tomorrow by going to afscme.org/vote today!
Next Tuesday is our primary election day here in Maryland, and we must get out and make our voices heard! Go to afscme.org/vote now to find your polling location and times now!
"When university politics start interfering with mental health decision making, students pay the ultimate price." — Emily Leak, an AFSCME Local 1072 member who was laid off from her job at the University of MD College Park this month. Take action: actionnetwork.org/letters/usm-...
THE MONEY IS THERE! College Park and Bowie State did NOT have to lay off a SINGLE AFSCME member. Senate President Bill Ferguson joined us at our rally last week and confirmed that the General Assembly FULLY FUNDED FY 27 raises for over 6,000 workers represented by AFSCME.
Attention registered voters in the City of Salisbury: Sign the petition to restore collective bargaining rights! Visit AFSCMEMD.org/Salisbury Salisbury Mayor Randy Taylor and the City Council voted to take away our union rights – now it’s our turn.
We are just one week away from Maryland’s primary election on June 23rd – have you made your plan to vote yet? Get info about where to vote and more at afscme.org/vote!
Charles County workers are READY to win collective bargaining rights and have a seat at the table!
☀️ It's a great weekend to VOTE and VOLUNTEER in support of pro-union candidates! ☀️ You can find a list of AFSCME-endorsed candidates, opportunities to phonebank and canvass, and more at www.afscmemd.org/vote.
We’re collecting signatures to get collective bargaining rights on the ballot and save our union. If you're a registered voter in the City of Salisbury, we need your help. Fill out this form so we can follow up with you in person to collect your signature: AFSCMEMD.org/Salisbury
Shout out to our newest cohort of union stewards who just completed their stewards training this week! ✊️
Early voting in Maryland starts today! There are more ways than ever to make your voice heard. Go to afscmemd.org/vote today to find our list of union-endorsed candidates, volunteer opportunities, important election information, and more!
In Maryland, you can vote by mail securely and from the convenience of your own home! Be sure to request a ballot by the deadline, June 16th. Go to afscmemd.org/vote today to find our list of union-endorsed candidates, volunteer opportunities, important election information, and more!
Tuesday evening, AFSCME Local 44 members who work for Baltimore City Public Schools showed up in AFSCME green to the school board meeting. They're demanding a union contract that reflects the rising cost of living and respect for their work. ✊️