Step Increase, Job Cuts for State Employees

The governor's $42 billion Maryland State spending budget has been unveiled, and it includes a step increase for State Employees without the cuts to overtime or sick leave rights that he originally proposed. This is a big win for union members, who have fought hard for this increase.

On the other hand, the governor has proposed eliminating state employee positions to "right-size" many departments. Other positions and services could be privatized, which means lower wages and no union contract.

NOW IS THE TIME TO SPEAK UP.

Join us for Lobby Night in Annapolis this Monday, Jan. 25th. AFT-Maryland will provide bus transportation from their office in Baltimore at 5800 Metro Drive. RSVP to Todd Reynolds to hold your seat on the bus: 443-320-4719 or treynolds@aftmd.org.

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Read more about the governor's proposed budget at The Baltimore Sun.