On this episode, Hunter speaks with three members of the Maryland Defender Union, Rachel Kierfer, Alexis Rossetti, and Kalia Woods. They join to explain the recent victory the union secured to enforce their current contract and how the union is finding its voice to fight for better pay and workloads.
Guests:
Rachel Kiefer, Assistant Public Defender, Baltimore County, Maryland
Alexis Rossetti, Assistant Public Defender, Southern Maryland
Kalia Woods, Administrative Aide, Prince George’s County, Maryland
Resource:
Read the Report Here:
https://dbm.maryland.gov/budget/FY2026Testimony/C80B00.pdf
Follow the Union Here:
https://www.instagram.com/marylanddefendersunion/ \
