MCGEO kicked off the school year by reconnecting with Crossing Guard members at back-to-school meetings across the county. From Rockville and Bethesda to Silver Spring, Wheaton, Germantown, and Gaithersburg, we met with members in every district to gear up for the year ahead.

Welcome back, and best wishes for a safe and healthy school year!

Last week, deputies and civilian staff in the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, represented by UFCW Local 1994 MCGEO, issued a historic vote of no confidence in Sheriff Maxwell Uy’s leadership. Union leaders from around the state joined the announcement, including Lee Holland, president of FOP Lodge 35 representing Montgomery County Police, and Donna Edwards, president of the Maryland State and DC AFL-CIO.

The overwhelming vote comes after the union tried to address the issues of mismanagement, toxic workplace culture, and retaliation against employees who raised concerns. Members made it clear: they deserve better leadership that prioritizes safety, accountability, and respect in the workplace.

Local 1994 President Gino Renne called on Sheriff Uy to step aside, saying the crisis of leadership cannot continue at the Sheriff’s Office.

The vote drew significant attention from local and regional media, putting a spotlight on members’ courage in speaking out:

Media Coverage

• Montgomery Perspective: Employees Cast Vote of No Confidence in Sheriff Maxwell Uy

• Bethesda Magazine: Union No-Confidence Vote: Sheriff Max Uy

• WTOP: Sheriff Uy Says Allegations of Toxic Culture, Retaliation Are Meritless

• NBC4 Washington: Union Announces Vote of No Confidence for Montgomery County Sheriff

• The Banner: Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Faces Scrutiny

• MyMCMedia: Union Votes No Confidence in Sheriff Uy

• FOX 5 DC: Union Issues Vote of No Confidence in Montgomery Co. Sheriff

Bus drivers and aides in Anne Arundel County, represented by UFCW Local 1994 MCGEO, have reached a tentative agreement that delivers substantial wage and benefit enhancements, as well as a path to affordable healthcare — averting a strike and winning respect on the job.

Next step: ratification vote on Sept. 25.

• PGCMLS Board of Trustees Meeting | Sept. 25 @ 7pm | via Zoom 
  Join MCGEO on the PGCMLS Board of Trustees meeting via Zoom. We need a strong showing as we take on contract negotiations and the classification study.
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