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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.

Countdown to Sine Die 2025

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.

We Proudly Celebrate Black History Month

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The Maryland State and District of Columbia AFL-CIO has more than 600 affiliated local unions, representing 340,000 union members in public sector, education, trades and construction, entertainment, manufacturing, transportation, health care, retail, hospitalit

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President Edwards shares a moment with President Biden at the 2022 AFL-CIO Convention as Liz Shuler and Fred Redmond are elected President and Secretary-Treasurer

President Edwards joined the 2022 AFL-CIO Convention is Philadelphia where she was able to share a moment with President Biden and Delegates from all across the country. Former AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Liz Shuler was officially elected to serve as President

27, Jul, 2022