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We make Maryland happen. Representing over 50,000 workers in public service across the state.
Last week, Local 1072 hosted their Annual Lunch & Fair Staff Appreciation Event to celebrate and recognize the hard work and dedication of University of Maryland College Park and Global Campus staff! 💚
November 18, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Today, AFSCME Maryland's Legislative & Political Director, Denise Gilmore, testified before the Maryland Prescription Drug Affordability Board on behalf of AFSCME members and public service workers across our state. Watch her testimony here: buff.ly/XkaRnx6
November 17, 2025 at 5:43 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!
November 13, 2025 at 1:34 AM
AFSCME members from across Maryland gathered for a two-day Southern Region Steward Training last week, learning how to enforce their contract and protect their rights while on the job! 💚 #AFSCMESTRONG
November 7, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Yesterday, Local 44 municipal employees made history! Nearly 1,000 members turned out to vote, and over 100 new members joined our union. Baltimore City municipal workers came together to ratify their historic union contract. This is what solidarity looks like. ✊🔥
November 7, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Members in action 📸: Higher education members from across Maryland packed the University System of Maryland (USM) Board of Regents meeting, demanding transparency and smarter cost-saving strategies that protect staff and students!
November 7, 2025 at 3:02 PM
🔔 Local 44 Municipal members — it’s our time to make history! 🗳️ Be sure to vote YES for this historic contract! 🔔

Date: Thursday, November 6th
Location: 1410 Bush Street, Baltimore, MD
Time: 7AM - 7 PM
November 5, 2025 at 10:33 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!
November 5, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Listen to Local 44 member Valrie Matthew from the Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division, share why she’s voting YES on this historic contract this Thursday! 🗳️

Date: Thursday, November 6th
Location: 1410 Bush Street, Baltimore, MD
Time: 7AM - 7 PM
November 4, 2025 at 8:30 PM
This past weekend, AFSCME Maryland members hit the streets in Northern Virginia, knocking doors and getting voters fired up to make their voices heard! 💪
November 4, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Listen to Local 44 Recording Secretary Dara Dorman share why she’s voting YES on this historic contract this Thursday! 🗳️

Date: Thursday, November 6th
Location: 1410 Bush Street, Baltimore, MD
Time: 7AM - 7 PM
November 3, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Last week, AFSCME Maryland’s State Bargaining Team met with the State for the third negotiation session to bargain for a fair wage proposal for state employees in Units A, B, C, D, F, H, and S. Check your email for the full update! 💪
November 3, 2025 at 8:37 PM
This week, Local 44 stewards and leaders came together to learn more about their new historic contract.

Vote ‘Yes’ on this historic contract on Thursday! 🗳️

Date: Thursday, November 6th
Location: 1410 Bush Street, Baltimore, MD
Time: 7AM - 7 PM
October 31, 2025 at 8:30 PM
DPSCS City Region members in action! 💪🔥 This week, a team of stewards went to Baltimore City and Jessup to conduct NEOS.
October 30, 2025 at 9:13 PM
This past Saturday, AFSCME Maryland leaders showed up and showed out at the Maryland Black Caucus Foundation Gala! 💚
October 30, 2025 at 5:04 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! 📸 💚
October 29, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Earlier this month, Local 1678 and DPSCS jointly hosted their 2nd Annual Immigrant Heritage Celebration to highlight the vibrant cultures and traditions that enrich our workforce and communities. 💚🤝
October 28, 2025 at 3:45 PM
A big shout-out to AFSCME Local 558 member Charmanique Gingles for her appointment by the Governor to the Commission to Study Health Insurance Pooling! Her firsthand experience as a community health nurse in Baltimore City will be invaluable in this work.
October 25, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Public Service Spotlight 🌟: This week, AFSCME Local 3895 Vice President Claudette Booth sat down with Midday Maryland to talk about her work helping UBalt students succeed and how union-won benefits such as tuition remission make higher education more accessible for USM staff.
October 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Yesterday, AFSCME Local 44 members Karen Aiken, Victor Butts, and Donald Comegys were honored by the AFRO for their tireless dedication in keeping Baltimore City clean and safe. Congratulations and thank you for your service!
October 24, 2025 at 2:18 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! 📸
October 22, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Refresh your AFSCME bulletin board by visiting afscmemd.org/NEO, where you can find New Employee Orientation (NEO) & worksite materials. 💪💚
October 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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!
October 21, 2025 at 1:48 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! 📸 💚
October 15, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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
October 15, 2025 at 5:03 PM