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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 28/09/2026

It's bargaining season for state employees! Check out our bargaining update from our first negotiations session last week.

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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 26/09/2026

Listen to Local 1072 Treasurer Jeff Fiory at the most recent University System of Maryland (USM) Board of Regents meeting! Jeff highlighted the importance of rescinding layoffs at the USM and respecting a fair bargaining process.

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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 23/09/2026

Kinda chic to love your union! 💚

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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 19/09/2026

Listen to our new interview with WUSA9 featuring Amanda Dykema from Local 1072!

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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 16/09/2026

Check out this USM bargaining update from Dionne Williams, Local 1072 executive board member and Contract Administrator at the University of Maryland College Park.

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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 12/09/2026

Last week, AFSCME members joined the Metro Baltimore AFL-CIO's Labor Day Bus Tour and rallied together with our union siblings at BWI and Baltimore City Community College. Shout out to AFSCME Local 174 (which represents MAA workers) and Local 1870 (which represents staff at BCCC)!

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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 12/09/2026

Congratulations to our newest cohort of union stewards who completed their steward training this week! Thank you for stepping up to defend our union contracts and our workplace rights! 💚

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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 03/09/2026

We’re proud to announce Jack Hughes as the new President of AFSCME Maryland. A military veteran, Jack served as President of Local 3478 and has spent over two decades with our union on the Eastern Shore, fighting for workers’ rights. Learn more about Jack here: afscmemd.org/jack-hughes

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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 03/09/2026

Nearly 60 workers at Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) have overwhelmingly voted to form their union (BARCS Workers United) with AFSCME Maryland Council 3.

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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 02/09/2026

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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 01/09/2026

Today we celebrate a huge step forward—our union received confirmation from Governor Moore’s office that the University System of Maryland (USM) will finally be paying the 2.5% merit increase and $500 base-pay increase outlined in our union contract.

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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 31/08/2026

"I want this union because the work my kennel staff and I do deserves more recognition and respect. We show up every day with passion, work hard for the animals, and deserve to be valued for everything we do." -Da’mon Dukes, BWU Member

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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 31/08/2026

"Rabies vaccines have been a big issue for all of us. We need a union so we can fight for all shelter staff to be rabies vaccinated and protected." -Erika Kelly, BWU Member

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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 30/08/2026

"Animal welfare starts with the people who make it possible. Those who dedicate their lives to caring for animals and advocating for others deserve the same compassion, protection, and respect they provide every day." -Rachel Brown, BWU Member

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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 30/08/2026

"We deserve a union at BARCS in order to remain safe physically and mentally while still being respected, while at the same time still providing the public and pet owners with the care, proper resources and help that they too deserve." -Shaun Collins, BWU Member

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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 29/08/2026

"I believe a union is critical in order to develop a safe environment for those working at BARCS. We are all here because we love animals, and we just want to be given the same care and attention that we give out every day." -Tara Tremper, BWU Member

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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 29/08/2026

"I work with Animal Care for BARCS, and I will always fight for everyone who works for BARCS to have a voice, be heard and understood!" -Joshua Lindsay, BWU Member

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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 28/08/2026

"I support unionizing BARCS because all of our staff deserve to feel safe, stable, and supported by management while working. We go above and beyond every single day to help each other and the animals in our care, and we deserve the same treatment in return." -Kat Loss, BWU Member

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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 28/08/2026

"I believe in unionizing because the people here pour their hearts into this work. We all want the best possible care for the animals, and that starts with making sure the people caring for them are supported emotionally, physically, and professionally." -Seneca Hill, BWU Member

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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 27/08/2026

"I joined this union because I believe a compassionate workplace treats its employees as fairly as it treats the animals in its care. We ask for nothing more than what every worker deserves: fairness, respect and dignity." -Renatta Anthony, BARCS Workers United (BWU) Member

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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 27/08/2026

"We’re unionizing because upper management isn’t truthful with staff or the public. We’re consistently being undervalued while our concerns continue to be ignored. Do we matter?" -Sean Hoffman, BWU Member

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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 26/08/2026

"A union would help implement better communication between departments and with management so that when issues arise they can be addressed and dealt with efficiently." -Ezra Minor, BARCS Workers United (BWU) Member

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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 26/08/2026

"Staff are devoting an extraordinary amount of their mental, physical, and emotional energy to the care and wellbeing of animals with very little of the same devoted to them from their employer. The discrepancy is visible and shameful." -Robin Baugus-Reische, BWU Member

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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 25/08/2026

"Workers deserve a say in how their work is done, and we will stand strong together to ensure our work and our lives are properly respected. The work we do is valuable, but our health, safety, and sanity are valuable too." -Erika Nice, BARCS Workers United (BWU) Member

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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 24/08/2026

"At every level, we cannot have animal welfare without human welfare—and human welfare begins with a living wage." -Kylie Woodall, BARCS Workers United (BWU) Member

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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 21/08/2026

CONGRATULATIONS Patrick on being elected as AFSCME's next International President! ✊️ ✊️

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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 19/08/2026

📸: The amazing AFSCME Maryland Council 3 delegation at the 47th AFSCME International Convention happening this week in Chicago! 💚

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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 11/08/2026

AFSCME Local 6359 (Frederick County Library Workers United) member Emmalee Miller has been a Children's Library Associate at Frederick County Public Libraries for the past 3 years. Her work includes designing programs and connecting local residents with community resources.

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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 10/08/2026

On Thursday, July 23, members of BARCS Workers United (BWU) successfully filed for recognition of their union with AFSCME Maryland. If recognized, the union will represent nearly 70 employees of the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS). Read more here!

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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 06/08/2026

Listen to Todd Holden, President of AFSCME Local 1072 at UMD-College Park, union steward Sarah Eppley and laid-off member Sarah Grun on the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the recent USM layoffs which have disproportionately impacted union members. awf.labortools.com/listen/afscm...

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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 05/08/2026

Local 3478 having a blast at National Night Out!

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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 04/08/2026

That's a wrap on our summer regional meetings! So great to see our Salisbury region members this past week!

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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 03/08/2026

So great to see members at our Bowie regional meeting this past week!

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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 29/07/2026

Another successful regional meeting - this time in Hagerstown! It's great to see hear from our members all across Maryland.

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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 29/07/2026

It was great to see so many members at our Baltimore Regional Meeting this past weekend!

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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 28/07/2026

Last month AFSCME members testified at Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH) sessions to inform a Workplace Violence Prevention standard! Every person deserves to feel safe in their place of work.

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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 27/07/2026

AFSCME Local 1297 member and Bowie State Office Clerk Daisy McDowell had no idea she was going to be laid off. It doesn't have to be this way. Join Daisy in calling on BSU President Breaux and the USM Board of Regents to honor our union contract and to reverse the layoffs. Visit afscmemd.org/usm

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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 24/07/2026

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

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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 23/07/2026

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.

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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 23/07/2026

It was great to see so many members at our Frostburg Regional Meeting yesterday! When we fight, we win!

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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 22/07/2026

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

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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 21/07/2026

So great to visit AFSCME members at one of our worksites on the Eastern Shore! The work they do keeps Maryland safe and livable.

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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 21/07/2026

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...

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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 21/07/2026

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

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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 17/07/2026

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

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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 16/07/2026

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

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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 15/07/2026

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

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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 13/07/2026

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

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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 11/07/2026

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.

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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 10/07/2026

Calling all AFSCME members — join your fellow union siblings at a regional meeting this summer! RSVP at afscmemd.org/member-resou...

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