The Hogan Administration and the Department of Budget and Management have not provided enough information for employees to make critical decisions about their retirement. Employees are being asked to make a choice between retiring now, before December 31, 2019- (a) based on drug coverage that may or may not take effect in 2021, (b) based on legislation that may yet be amended further, (c) based on litigation that the Administration acknowledges may continue for years.

AFSCME Maryland calls for the Administration to commit to work with the General Assembly to defer the retirement deadline from December 31, 2019, so that current employees are not compelled to make a decision about their continued State service based on uncertain rights and benefits. Join us and Sign the petition today!

RSVP for the Joint Committee on Pensions hearing on Retiree Prescription Drug Plan Changes. AFSCME is calling on all current employees and retirees to join us in Annapolis on October 29th, 2pm. DBM and the Hogan Administration can't force employees to make decisions about retirement without enough information.