Why We Support Ben Jealous for Governor of Maryland

Why We Support Ben Jealous for Governor of Maryland

Local 400 Strongly Recommends Progressive Champion Local 400 members living in Maryland would benefit greatly if they help elect Ben Jealous (D) their next governor, because he will fight for a $15 minimum wage, debt-free college tuition, bottom-up economic growth,...
Maryland Paid Sick Days Law Takes Effect February 11

Maryland Paid Sick Days Law Takes Effect February 11

In a resounding victory for Maryland’s working families, the House of Delegates and Senate voted to override Gov. Larry Hogan’s veto of the Healthy Working Families Act, making it the law of the state. As a result, workers at Maryland employers with 15 or more...
Maryland Paid Sick Days Law Takes Effect February 11

Members Lead Fight for Maryland Earned Sick Leave Bill

Local 400 Shop Stewards Darlene Butler-Jones and Bill Osborn had never gone to Annapolis to meet with their state legislators, testified before the Maryland General Assembly or spoken out at rallies before. So when they were asked to help lead Local 400’s campaign to...
Earned Sick Days Passes Maryland House of Delegates

Earned Sick Days Passes Maryland House of Delegates

Legislation Passes 84-54 With One Week Remaining in Session Reposted from our friends at Working Matters, a coalition of more than 150 organizations committed to advancing the Maryland Campaign for Paid Sick Days. The Maryland House of Delegates voted 84-54 today to...