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AFSCME Maryland Council 3 President Patrick Moran speaks during a Board of Public Works meeting Wednesday. (The Daily Record/Jack Hogan)
Jan 5, 2026

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.

The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is shown in 2017. (U.S. General Services Administration file photo)
Feb 22, 2023

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.