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UMD lays off 84 employees during ‘period of uncertainty’
The University of Maryland, College Park, announced 84 employees were laid off Wednesday, according to a letter from school officials.
State employee union argues against budget cuts: ‘Our members are more than just line items’
Maryland state employee union argues against budget cuts, highlighting staffing shortages, safety risks, and cost savings from in-house work.
Moore administration settles contracts with state unions — except AFSCME
Gov. Wes Moore’s administration reached contract agreements with six of seven unions representing state employees by its Dec. 31 deadline.
Unions sue Baltimore City for refusal to negotiate health benefits
Baltimore City’s major unions sued the city, alleging it is refusing to negotiate aspects of health benefits in violation of a 2022 ordinance.
MD state employee union files unfair labor practice charges
The union representing state employees filed a series of Unfair Labor Practice charges against Gov. Wes Moore's administration.
BPW approved over 300 MD state employee buyouts
Maryland’s Board of Public Works is set to approve 332 state employee buyouts, saving over $10 million and eliminating over 500 positions.
State workers’ prescription benefits law was not a contract, 4th Circuit rules
Current and retired Maryland employees have no contractual right to state prescription drug benefits that were once provided by law, a U.S. appeals court ruled.
Maryland union will seek veto override on bill to consolidate USM bargaining
The union representing Maryland state government workers Thursday announced a campaign to override Gov. Larry Hogan’s veto of a bill that would allow state university employees to bargain with the […]
About 30 Baltimore correctional officers protest lack of pay
BALTIMORE — About 30 correctional officers in Baltimore have held a protest rally, because a new payroll system has disrupted their paychecks. The American Federation of State, County and Municipal […]
Union officials: Payroll problems continue for Md. government employees
Dozens of employees who are part of the state's largest government employee union have not received the right amount of base pay or overtime in two months.
Union takes issue with Md. parole, probation vacancies
Maryland's largest state employee's union is expected to plans to discuss what it calls a "severe staff shortages of parole and probation agents and support staff and the lack of hiring" at the agency at a time when it is preparing for expected larger caseloads.
Union plans to deliver message at Hogan party
The largest state employees union wants to negotiate with Gov. Larry Hogan and plans to deliver its message at a holiday reception and two other events today.
