Our Fight in Annapolis: 2022 Recap

Since January of 2022, we have been lobbying the Maryland General Assembly to pass HB90/SB255 – a bill that would authorize collective bargaining for ALL OPD employees, core staff, social workers, and attorneys alike. 

January 2022

We lobbied legislators in Annapolis
about why collective bargaining is
needed to build a better OPD.

We filed HB90/SB255, the bill that
would authorize collective bargaining
for all OPD employees!

We testified in front of the House and Senate Budget Committees,
showing our Delegates and Senators that this legislation
is vital to providing Marylanders with the services they deserve.

The Senate Finance Committee
voted the bill out of committee favorably
and sent it to the full General Assembly!

The Collective Bargaining Bill passed out
of the House of Delegates!

The Collective Bargaining Bill passed
out of the Senate with testimony
from Sen. Kramer (District 19, Montgomery Co-D)!

The Maryland General Assembly
Passed the Bill and sent it
to Governor Hogan's Desk!

Governor Hogan Vetoed the Bill
but the Maryland General Assembly overrode the veto

October 2022

Collective Bargaining law goes into effect!

Why is collective bargaining so important to our future at OPD?