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Statement of Maryland State and DC AFL-CIO President Donna S. Edwards on Federal Collective Bargaining Executive Order Stripping Workers of Their Right to Unionize

28 Mar, 2025

Annapolis, MD – “President Trump’s executive order is a direct and shameful attack on the rights of working people. It undermines the fundamental right of federal workers to unionize and collectively bargain — rights that generations of workers have fought and sacrificed to secure.

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21 Mar, 2025

Fourteen Days Until Sine Die – Let’s Finish Strong!

As we approach the final stretch of the legislative session, we want to update you on the work the Maryland State and DC AFL-CIO has been doing to advance the interests of unions across the state.

2024 MD Legislature Voting Record

20 Mar, 2025

See how your legislator voted on legislation important to union members and their families.

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Why vote Harris/Walz this election?

Since the Biden-Harris administration took office, the U.S. economy has added nearly 16 million jobs—including nearly 800,000 manufacturing jobs. Under President Biden and Vice President Harris, the U.S. economy experienced the longest streak of sub-4% unemployment in more than 50 years.

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Bargaining a good contract is a union’s top priority. We’ve identified significant ways that this election will affect your union contract.

25, Oct, 2024

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Today proudly proclaim you are union! Talk with your family and friends about the power of having the freedom to have a voice at your job. Over 70% of Americans support unions and nine out of 10 people under 30 support unions.

02, Sep, 2024

SAG-AFTRA reached an industry-defining tentative agreement with the television and film industry studios.

22, Nov, 2023

Federal unions—and all unions—are under attack.

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Statement of Maryland State and DC AFL-CIO President Donna S. Edwards on Federal Collective Bargaining Executive Order Stripping Workers of Their Right to Unionize

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Fourteen Days Until Sine Die – Let’s Finish Strong!

2024 MD Legislature Voting Record

We Proudly Celebrate Black History Month

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Stand Up and Support Federal Workers: In the States Roundup - Apr 1

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Workers at Famous LA Museums Launch Effort to Form Union - Apr 1

Get to Know AFL-CIO's Affiliates: Actors' Equity - Mar 31

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: SMART-Transportation Division Reaches Tentative Contract with Keolis - Mar 31

Take Action: The White House Just Ripped Up Union Members’ Contracts - Mar 28

Working People Respond to Executive Order Attacking Federal Worker Collective Bargaining Rights - Mar 28

A Pretty Overwhelming Victory: The Working People Weekly List - Mar 28

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Activision User Research Workers Vote to Join CWA - Mar 28

Worker Wins: Real Progress for Working People - Mar 27

Take Action: No Cuts to Social Security Phone Bank - Mar 26