Here's our 'Top 3 from Council 3'. 💫 To read the full newsletter, go to afscmemd.org/newsletter!

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 👉 RSVP at bit.ly/2026-Lobby-nights!

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!

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!

Our newest stewards across higher education are looking sharp and ready to enforce their union contract on the job! 🔥 #AFSCMESTRONG

Before you get annoyed at a snow plow, please remember:

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 👉 bit.ly/Eyes-On-ICE

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. You keep Maryland moving. 💪

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.

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: 👉 bit.ly/2026-Lobby-nights

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!

State employees— know your rights when it comes to State of Emergency Pay. 🗣️ For any questions or concerns contact our office at 410-547-1515 or email us at [email protected].

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.

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!

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.

AFSCME members showed up and showed out at this year’s AFL-CIO MLK Conference in Baltimore. 🔥

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 👉 bit.ly/2026-lobby-nights

Listen to AFSCME member Tony Sines address the Committee on Fair Practices & State Personnel Oversight on why safe staffing is critical. Our voices make a difference-join us for lobby nights in Annapolis to tell your story! RSVP here now 👉 bit.ly/2026-lobby-nights

Today, AFSCME members packed the room for our Stand Up For Public Services Rally to kick off the 2026 legislative session. Our message to the General Assembly is clear: investing in public services means investing in workers, and our members must have a fair budget that puts them first.

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!

Today, AFSCME members from DPSCS, DJS, and DOL spoke at the Committee on Fair Practices & State Personnel Oversight meeting to highlight how chronic understaffing harms public service workers and the services they provide.

📢 Join us this Wednesday, January 14th @ 11AM! 📢 We're rallying in Annapolis to stand up for public services and continue our fight for the raises state workers deserve! RSVP now at bit.ly/2026-lobby-nights

Join your fellow AFSCME members in Annapolis this legislative session to protect higher education! 💪 bit.ly/2026-Lobby-nights

📢 We are kicking off this legislative session strong with a rally next Wednesday, January 14th @ 11AM! 📢 Join us in Annapolis to stand up for public services and continue our fight for the raises state workers deserve! RSVP now at bit.ly/2026-lobby-nights

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!

Sen. Cory McCray, proud union advocate, stands with AFSCME Maryland members in support of binding arbitration. Thank you, Sen. McCray for continuing to fight for us! RSVP for upcoming lobby nights TODAY at bit.ly/2026-Lobby-nights

Last month, Local 44 Recording Secretary Dara Dorman appeared on Midday Maryland to share insight into her work as a water treatment operator. Watch the full video at afscmemd.org/updates 🌟

Happy New Year!

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!

🚨 2-Minute Action Alert 🚨: Stand in solidarity with AFSCME Local 1072 at the University of Maryland as they fight for a fair telework policy! Send a letter today at bit.ly/UMD-telework!

Action Alert 🚨 Call Governor Moore's office at bit.ly/Call-4-Fair-Wage-Proposal to demand a fair wage proposal for state employees in bargaining units A, B, C, D, F, H and S. (Link in our bio!)

Action Alert 🚨 Call Governor Moore's office at bit.ly/Call-4-Fair-Wage-Proposal to demand a fair wage proposal for state employees in bargaining units A, B, C, D, F, H and S. (Link in our bio!)

One day, you’ll be asked to organize your workplace. When that day comes, it's very important that you say 'YES'. That’s how we protect our rights, build power, and move the labor movement forward. 💪🔥

🚨 2-Minute Action Alert 🚨: Stand in solidarity with AFSCME Local 1072 at the University of Maryland as they fight for a fair telework policy! Send a letter today at bit.ly/UMD-telework!

Action Alert 🚨 Call Governor Moore's office at bit.ly/Call-4-Fair-Wage-Proposal to demand a fair wage proposal for state employees in bargaining units A, B, C, D, F, H and S. (Link in our bio!)

Congratulations to Unit S Supervisors for ratifying their historic contract!

Action Alert 🚨 Call Governor Moore's office at bit.ly/Call-4-Fair-Wage-Proposal to demand a fair wage proposal for state employees in bargaining units A, B, C, D, F, H and S. (Link in our bio!)

Happy holidays to our AFSCME Maryland family! Wishing everyone a restful, healthy, and warm holiday season!

Action Alert 🚨 Call Governor Moore's office at bit.ly/Call-4-Fair-Wage-Proposal to demand a fair wage proposal for state employees in bargaining units A, B, C, D, F, H and S. (Link in our bio!)

🚨 2-Minute Action Alert 🚨: Stand in solidarity with AFSCME Local 1072 at the University of Maryland as they fight for a fair telework policy! Send a letter today at bit.ly/UMD-telework!

AFSCME Maryland Council 3 held a press conference calling on the state to invest in and protect the public services. “You can’t continue to run state government without qualified people who are willing to serve and take on difficult work." President Moran of AFSCME Maryland

Action Alert 🚨 Call Governor Moore's office at bit.ly/Call-4-Fair-Wage-Proposal to demand a fair wage proposal for state employees in bargaining units A, B, C, D, F, H and S. (Link in our bio!)

Here is December's Top 3 from Council 3. Show your solidarity by reading, signing up, and taking action today!

Action Alert 🚨 Call Governor Moore's office at bit.ly/Call-4-Fair-Wage-Proposal to demand a fair wage proposal for state employees in bargaining units A, B, C, D, F, H and S. (Link in our bio!)

🚨 2-Minute Action Alert 🚨: Stand in solidarity with AFSCME Local 1072 at the University of Maryland as they fight for a fair telework policy! Send a letter today at bit.ly/UMD-Telework

Action Alert 🚨 Call Governor Moore's office at bit.ly/Call-4-Fair-Wage-Proposal to demand a fair wage proposal for state employees in bargaining units A, B, C, D, F, H and S. (Link in our bio!)

Public Service Spotlight 🌟: This week, AFSCME Local 44 member Dara Dorman sat down with Midday Maryland to discuss her role as a water treatment operator and why her work is essential to keeping Baltimore City’s water safe. Watch the full spotlight at afscmemd.org/updates

Action Alert 🚨 Call Governor Moore's office at bit.ly/Call-4-Fair-Wage-Proposal to demand a fair wage proposal for state employees in bargaining units A, B, C, D, F, H and S. (Link in our bio!)

Learning, mobilizing, and enforcing their union contract! 💪 Last week, AFSCME members across Maryland took part in a two-day stewards training.