Maryland Professional Employees Council Local 6197

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This Memorandum of Understanding, or MOU, is the written contract between the State of Maryland and State Employees in Bargaining Unit G: Scientific, Administrative and Professional Employees. It defines roles, responsibilities, and rights of each party as they relate to employment, working conditions, and benefits.

All members of Bargaining Unit G are protected under this agreement.

A copy of the signed MOU for 2024 - 2026 is available at this link.

MPEC Elects New Officers!

MPEC has completed the first electronic election in the history of our local, and the results are in!

Moving our election online made it easier for members to take part and have their say in who leads our union. We thank every member who cast a ballot and helped make this milestone a success.

READ ON FOR THE OFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS...

When you vote in Maryland’s November 3 election, please vote FOR Question 1—the Arbitration Reform for State Employees Act of 2026.

What does Question 1 mean?

It would require the Governor to include money in the proposed State budget to carry out collective bargaining agreements covering state employees—including agreements on pay, health benefits, and other working conditions.

That requirement would apply whether the union and the State reach an agreement through negotiations or the terms are decided through binding arbitration.

2026 MPEC ANNUAL MEETING

2026 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING
Connect with MPEC members from across Maryland on Wednesday, October 28, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. for our virtual Annual Meeting. Hear updates on contract negotiations and review union business, including reports from our Executive Officers.

**This meeting is open to dues-paying members only**

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MPEC Election of Officers and Delegates

Maryland Professional Employees Council Election of Officers and Delegates to Convention

In accordance with the Constitution and Bylaws of the Maryland Professional Employees Council (MPEC), AFT-Maryland, American Federation of Teachers (AFT), AFL-CIO, the Nominations Form for the election of Executive Officers and the Convention Delegates to the AFT Convention, the AFT-Maryland Convention, and the Maryland State AFL-CIO Convention is attached.

2026 Legislative Highlights: Union Advocacy and Worker Engagement Deliver Results

The 2026 legislative session demonstrated the critical role organized labor plays in protecting public employees, defending collective bargaining, and ensuring lawmakers hear directly from the workers impacted by proposed legislation. Through coordinated union advocacy, member engagement, legislative outreach, and direct conversations with elected officials, MPEC members helped shape legislative outcomes affecting Maryland state employees and the public services they provide.

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Contract Enforcement Update: Holiday & Emergency Conditions Cases

One of the most important responsibilities of your union is ensuring that the Unit G contract is applied fairly and consistently. During 2025 and into 2026, MPEC has continued to challenge State actions that we believe conflict with the negotiated rights and benefits contained in the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).