Overview
- Security officers at several Baltimore city and commercial sites walked off the job against Abacus over pay, health coverage and working conditions.
- SEIU 32BJ, a large property service workers union, says charges filed in 2025 and 2026 accuse Abacus of discrimination, coercion and firings tied to union activity.
- Abacus rejects the allegations as misleading, denies any unlawful conduct and says full-time pay can reach $25 an hour with health, dental, vision, vacation and life insurance available.
- The company characterizes the walkout as a vocal minority and says it would not oppose a union if a majority of employees support it.
- Guards also raised safety problems at city-run buildings, and Abacus says the city, as the property owner, is responsible for facility upkeep.