Thanks to Maryland governor, 5,000 state supervisors can now form unions

https://www.afscme.org/blog/thanks-to-maryland-governor-5000-state-supervisors-can-now-form-unions

By Mark McCullough · Thursday, May 09, 2024

Thousands of supervisors who work for the state of Maryland now have collective bargaining rights. And AFSCME supervisor members are ready to organize and win their union after working hard to pass the legislation that made it possible.

Last month, at a bill-signing ceremony attended by dozens of AFSCME Maryland Council 3 members, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed HB 260/SB 192, which allows over 5,000 supervisors employed by the state of Maryland to negotiate for a contract.

“Our administration has always been proud to lift up, and support, the work that our dedicated state employees do,” Moore said. “This bill underscores that. By working in partnership with AFSCME, state supervisors can choose their exclusive representative, and we can continue our efforts to reduce vacant state government positions. We are ensuring that more of the people who make Maryland happen every day have a voice in our shared future.”

The legislation goes into effect Oct. 1. A majority of state supervisors will need to demonstrate support for AFSCME as their authorized collective bargaining agent as the first step to start the process of negotiating a union contract.

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