The state’s 2024 fiscal year started July 1, 2023. On that day a number of enacted bills became law. These include:
- The state budget, which includes raises and COLA adjustments negotiated by our state employee unions, AFT-Healthcare Maryland Local 5197 and Maryland Professional Employees Council Local 6197. Employees covered by those union contracts will get their step increase as well as 2% COLA adjustment.
- A new Public Employee Labor Relations Board: that merged three separate labor boards. The board has the power to:
- Efficiently resolve disputes between employers and employees, and