AFSCME Maryland must lead the fight for health care reform. Once we achieve a system that controls costs and covers everyone, then we can turn our full efforts on winning better wages for our members.

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Union Survey on Influenza Pandemic Finds Lack of Adequate Health and Safety Measures For Health Care Workers
McEntee praises Obama request for$1.5 billion in additional funding

Washington, DC — A new union survey of more than 100 …

Maryland Council 67 has spent weeks to make Maryland happen and we did on Monday the House of Delegates passed the “Fair Share Bill”. The House passed the bill with amendments and the Senate was considering the bill late into the evening on the last day of the legislative session.

Statement from AFSCME President Gerald W. McEntee on the anniversary of the 1968 AFSCME Sanitation Strike in Memphis and the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Washington, D.C. — AFSCME President Gerald W. McEntee issued …

AFSCME Council 67 mourns the loss of our brother Raymond Clarke; former Assistant Director of Maryland state-wide council and Local 44 and executive board member of the Metropolitan Baltimore Council AFL-CIO. We are deeply saddened …

A Message from the Governor Covering the Uninsured
Over the past two years, we’ve expanded access to quality, affordable healthcare to 100,000 more Marylanders through expanded dental coverage for children, increased Medicaid funding, enhanced prescription drug coverage for …

President Obama makes history once again, after signing one of largest pieces of legislation in US history. Only 30 days into office the president has set a remarkable precedent upon our nation.

The Earned income tax credit could put dollars back in the pockets of many working families in Maryland. Maryland is one of the 20 states that offer earned income tax credit to lower –to- middle …

With the downfall of the economy, Democratic Governor O’Malley, predicts hope to the General Assembly for the upcoming years in distinct reference to the newly elected President Barack Obama. In his 30 minute speech O’Malley …

Dec 16 2008 RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — As 13 electors cast ballots Monday for the nation’s first black president in the Confederacy’s old Capitol, Henry Marsh emotionally recalled the smartest man he ever knew — …

AFL-CIA Old Fashion Political Rally On Thursday on October 16, 2008

We represent approximately 20,000 workers across the state, in both the public and private sectors and we endorse the passage of the November 4th slots referendum. It is crucial that we pass this referendum

Statement of Opposition: City of Baltimore AM-5-1-12: Use of Communication Devices Prohibited When Operating City Motor Vehicles or Driving Personal Vehicles for City Business
The American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 44 …