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AFSCME urges board to address wages and equipment after heavy snow response
Howard County Board of Education · January 29, 2026
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Summary
AFSCME Local 1899 representatives thanked staff for snow removal work, described equipment problems during the storm and asked the board to negotiate better wages and step increases to retain custodial, grounds, maintenance and IT staff.
Representatives of AFSCME Local 1899 addressed the board during the Jan. 29 appointments portion, thanking custodial, grounds and maintenance staff for their work throughout the week’s severe weather and raising concerns about starting wages,…
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