The State of Maryland, under Wes Moore, has reached economic agreements with most public sector employee unions, establishing compensation and benefit terms following months of negotiations.
The agreements provide an average 2 percent pay increase for more than 11,000 state workers, representing a $37 million investment, while discussions continue with remaining unions.
Per the news release distributed on Monday, January 5: “As we enter the new year, Governor Wes Moore is pleased to announce that the State has reached economic agreements with the vast majority of its public sector employee unions. The deal marks a significant milestone in ongoing efforts to support hardworking State employees while responsibly managing taxpayer resources during challenging economic times.…