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Union members from across Maryland gathered in Annapolis to demand stronger labor protections and fair wages. The rally, one of the largest in recent years, brought together workers from healthcare, education, and trade industries, calling on lawmakers to prioritize middle-class jobs and workplace safety. Speakers pushed for new protections for public employees, including a safety unit named after a parole officer killed on the job, and criticized economic policies favoring the wealthy. Concerns over potential budget cuts to education and public services also fueled the demonstration. Union leaders vowed to continue advocating for workers' rights at both state and federal levels.