Dan Williams
AFSCME Council 3
Parkville,MD
1
Certification
20
years of professional experience
Results-driven Field Representative with 10 years of experience in Union Organizing and representation work. Led negotiations for AFSCME Locals 1802, 2471, and 1899, achieving significant compensation increases and favorable arbitration outcomes. Advance experience in bargaining strategy, member engagement, and training within union environments.
Work History
Field Representative
1 Year 7 Months- Lead negotiator (2026) for AFSCME Locals 2471, 1899 & 1802; lead and support successor MOU’s impacting approximately 700 employees.
- Drafted and presented proposals, articles, and exhibits; developed bargaining strategy and produced summaries for committees and union leadership to guide negotiations.
- Analyzed proposals using Excel, conducted research, and designed surveys to align bargaining priorities with table strategy.
- Cost and analyze proposals (Excel), conduct research, and design/analyze bargaining surveys to support bargaining priorities and table strategy.
- Organized and led contract action teams, maintaining group communications to enhance member outreach and provide bargaining updates.
- Identify opportunities for unit clarifications and accretion during negotiations; serve as lead/advisory member on Labor Management Committees.
- Selected outcomes: Represented Local 921 on a retention bonus arbitration resulting in a $660,000 payout for the local (2025).
- Engage in membership campaign for Local 2471 to build membership growth.
Union Officer / President / Equipment Operator
8 Years 8 Months- Organized local union structure, enhanced membership engagement, supported members' needs, facilitated meetings, and streamlined records management.
- Led negotiations for AFSCME Local 1802 (2023–2026) and participated annually as a bargaining team member from 2019-2022.
- Acted as Chief Shop Steward (2019–2022) and supported contract enforcement and member representation.
- Developed and prepared contract proposals, ensuring accurate maintenance of electronic records and bargaining notes.
- Led meetings for Labor Management Committee to discuss employee concerns and negotiate solutions.
Animal Control Officer
10 Years- Prepared and maintained case documentation and submitted charging documents for court cases to support prosecution efforts.
- Assisted County Prosecutor during court proceedings; classified as an expert witness.
- Enforced animal control laws to ensure public safety and compliance with local ordinances.
- Conducted investigations of animal-related complaints to assess situations and determine appropriate actions.
- Captured and transported stray or dangerous animals in collaboration with law enforcement agencies.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Union negotiation
Labor law experience
Union leadership training
Contract analysis
Member mobilization
Grievance handling
Effective communication
Technical: Microsoft Office (Excel
Word
PowerPoint); electronic record management
Organization: Manage multiple priorities in deadline-driven environments
Mobility: Ability to travel throughout Maryland
Certification
- East Coast Animal Control Academy — Maryland State Police Training Facility
- National Animal Control Association — Level 1–4
SELECTED NEGOTIATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTION WINS
- Lead negotiator: AFSCME Local 1802 (2023–2026); Locals 2471 and 1899 (2026)
- Negotiated outcomes impacting approximately 700 employees; achieved 9.32%–12.32% COLA for Local 2471 (2026)
- Arbitration win ref: Retention Bonus resulting in approx. $660,000 payout for Local 921 bargaining unit.
Timeline
Field Representative
AFSCME Council 3
01.2025 - CurrentRead More
Union Officer / President / Equipment Operator
AFSCME Local 1802, Harford County Government
06.2016 - 02.2025Read More
Animal Control Officer
Harford County Government
06.2006 - 06.2016Read More
Harford Technical High School
High School Diploma
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