Over the past year, thousands of state and higher education employees helped to make sure our state and campuses kept running, despite the worst pandemic in over 100 years. After the “thank yous” and appreciations so many essential workers have received, the true test is to convert platitudes to dignity, respect and pay for those same workers.  Stand with AFSCME Council 3 to support living wages and to fix and expand collective bargaining rights for workers.

From the beginning of the pandemic, AFSCME and its labor and community partners have demanded health and safety plans, established protocols, hazard pay and PPE for all, especially those serving in congregate care facilities like hospitals and prisons.  The Hogan Administration's response has been an insult to frontline staff. This fall, as the Delta variant continues to surge, pledge to stand with frontline workers in the fight ahead. Strong and robust public services are key to recovery from the pandemic and containing the spread.

Sign this pledge to show your support for AFSCME Council 3 COVID-19 heroes and support our fight for living wages and expanded collective bargaining rights for all workers!