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MCEA Recruitment Drive

Membership Drive!

Now through December 31: When you recruit a new member, you can receive a $20 gift per member referral, courtesy of our partners at RK Tongue Insurance. 

A Note From the President

MCEA President, Marilyn Miller

This legislative session, we have shown up for the legislation that impacts public employees and retirees everywhere, from retiree prescription benefits to education and beyond. We join union members from across the state to discuss the needs of public employees. We are proud to join the rest of the labor movement in a particularly difficult time for public employees across the country and in the state of Maryland.

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Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

Mark your calendars!

Retiree Meetings

  • April 29, 2026, 11 to 1pm: Area I Meeting (MCEA HQ)
  • May 6, 2026, 1 to 3pm: Area II Meeting (Bullock's Restaurant, Westminster)
  • May 13, 2026, 11:30 to 1:30pm: Area III Meeting (Nautilus Diner, Crofton)
  • May 20, 2026, 11:30 to 1:30pm: Area IV Meeting (Homespun Cafe, Flintstone)
  • June 3, 2026, 1 to 3pm: Area V Meeting (Dayton's, Salisbury)

Please check with your council leadership for local events not listed here!

Another MCEA Win at Salisbury University

Contract rules matter—and MCEA makes sure they are followed!

When Salisbury University delayed processing Kelly Hickey's timely reclassification request (using a later freeze as an excuse), MCEA fought back. Thanks to our advocacy, Kelly just received $2,931 in retroactive back pay she rightfully earned.

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MTA Win! - MCEA Stands Strong: Bus Field Inspector Wins Four Days of Back Pay

When MTA management sent MCEA member Yvonne Selby home and then denied her pay, she refused to face the fight alone. Backed by MCEA, Ms. Selby challenged the AWOL designation through every step of the grievance process. After a hearing before the Office of Administrative Hearings, a judge ruled in her favor and ordered MTA to compensate her for four days of lost wages. Read how perseverance, representation, and union solidarity delivered justice.
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Salisbury University Win!

When Salisbury University tried to deny a hard-working employee the compensation he earned during a snow closure, MCEA stepped in. After a grievance was filed and the case advanced toward a hearing, the University reversed course and made things right. Read how union advocacy ensured Brian Campbell received the benefits guaranteed under the MOU.
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Carroll County Win!

CARROLL COUNTY WIN!

Under Carroll County Code, Maryland employment law and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), employees must be compensated for the work and

duties for which they are qualified and perform, regardless of administrative tag. Unfortunately, that was not what was happening to Mr. Travis

Gouker, an employee of Carroll County Government and a proud member of MCEA Council #550.

Having passed the requisite Wastewater Collection System license exam and having completed the required experience on the job, Mr. Gouker was

excited to receive his pay increase after all his hard work. He

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In Memoriam: Ruth Ogle, MCEA Past President

Ruth Ann Ogle (1955-2026)

It is with deep respect and heartfelt gratitude that we remember Ruth Ogle, a woman whose integrity, leadership, and unwavering commitment to others left a lasting mark on everyone fortunate enough to know her.

Ruth served as President of MCEA Council 1935 with strength, fairness, and determination, always advocating fiercely for the members she represented. She believed that every employee deserved to be heard, treated with dignity, and represented honestly. Her reputation for fairness and trustworthiness extended far beyond the workplace and...

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New Member Recruitment Drive

MCEA Recruitment Drive

Dear Members! MCEA is moving forward with confidence and poise! We are partnering with our longtime insurance provider, RK Tongue, to offer a $20 gift to all current members who recruit a new member to MCEA between August 1 and December 31, 2026. 

If you and your colleage discuss MCEA membership and they join, please send your name, the name of the colleague you recruited, and the bargaining unit to which you belong to info@mcea.org. We will get back to you with next steps.

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