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As the exclusive bargaining agent for over 4,200 UMD employees, AFSCME Local 1072 protects and expands workers' rights with advocacy, organizing, and action.
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University System of Maryland (USM) agrees to pay out raises to staff after pressure from union and Governor
AFSCME reaches deal with Moore, university system over pay raises
AFSCME members rally against largest layoffs in recent years at University of Maryland College Park and Bowie State University
Member Spotlight: Lisa LeVert
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AFSCME National Updates
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AFSCME wins – for now – ruling to block federal civil service ‘loyalty question’
We won a preliminary ruling blocking a “loyalty question” from appearing on federal civil service job applications.
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AFSCME and labor allies say ‘no’ to crypto in our pensions
AFSCME and our allies are fighting back against a bill that makes it easier for the crypto industry to prey on our pensions.
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Workers get paid a lot less in states with anti-union laws, report shows
A new report documents the union difference when it comes to wages, and how worker pay in states hostile to unions is falling even further behind.
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On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, we honor public service workers who continue to answer the call
That day, AFSCME members didn’t hesitate. Trained to serve their communities no matter what, to answer the call despite the risk to themselves, these brave public service workers were driven by one impulse: to help.
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First contract for AFSCME members who keep the Chicago History Museum running
AFSCME members who work for the Chicago History Museum voted overwhelmingly to approve their first union contract.