Maryland Classified Employees Association Local 1935

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Click through to become a part of Maryland's oldest union for public workers. A workplace with respect, dignity, and just compensation is within reach!

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.

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

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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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.

Retirees Prescription Plan Bill is Back

The prescription plan bill is back in the Maryland legislature this session, and state retirees deserve to be heard!

HB0696, the bull that would restore retiree benefits, is currently in the Appropriations Committee, and written testimony is due to the Legislature by 6pm on March 17th.

Need help submitting testimony? Email mmiller@mcea.org by Monday, March 16th.

Grievance Win!

On December 8, 2025, Lisa Bryant O'Day, an employee of the District Court of Maryland, was issued with a Three Day leave forfetiure/suspension for alledged failure to perform the essential functions of her position. She turned to her Union MCEA for assistance.

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Growing Our Union

In the new year, our elected Executive Board established our goals for the year as a union.

Over the past year, MCEA has grown to support new workers in the new professions, and we have welcomed two new councils to our ranks.

As a result, we are ready to grow in our power together. As individuals, there are real limits on what any one person can accomplish. However, as a union, we are all stronger together.

Our goal in 2026 is to grow our membership, and as a result, we will be launching several new programs to strengthen our union and speak out on the issues that matter to us.