Clash between union and state over prison staffing heats up after discussions stall

Union leaders representing Maryland correctional officers met with state leaders Tuesday to address what they say is a staffing crisis that puts the lives of inmates and officers at risk, but said they left it far apart from state officials.

By: Will Hammann

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: July 22, 2026

Words: 956

Last Updated: 4 weeks, 1 day ago

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Union leaders representing Maryland correctional officers met with state leaders Tuesday to address what they say is a staffing crisis that puts the lives of inmates and officers at risk, but said they left that meeting far apart from state officials.

The talks come amid heightened tensions between the state’s Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services and members of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 3. In a news conference …

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