Abacus Corporation Security Officers Strike Again in Baltimore

Baltimore, MD, August 21, 2026 —

Baltimore, MD – Security officers employed by Abacus Corporation initiated a strike on [Date of current strike, if available; otherwise, state ‘recently’], marking the second work stoppage by these employees since April. The picket line has been established at the Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore, located in the Harbor East community.

The striking officers are employees of Abacus Corporation, tasked with providing security for various city buildings. Their primary objective in this action is to unionize. The protest centers on allegations of discrimination and unfair labor practices levied against their employer, Abacus Corporation.

Details regarding the specific nature of the alleged discrimination and unfair labor practices have not been fully disclosed. The officers’ decision to strike for a second time underscores ongoing labor disputes with Abacus Corporation. The outcome of previous negotiations or actions following the April strike was not provided.

The Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore, the location of the current picket line, is a public-private organization focused on the economic development and public safety of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor area. It is unclear if the Waterfront Partnership is directly involved in the labor dispute or if the location was chosen for its visibility.

Representatives for Abacus Corporation could not be reached for comment regarding the current strike or the specific allegations made by the security officers. Information on the duration of the strike or potential resolutions was not immediately available.

Story summarized from the original created by Bryan Lynn on www.cbsnews.com, see more information here.

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