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The latest newsletter is out! 

Check out The Buzz, MCEA's quarterly newsletter.

In this issue:

• A message from MCEA's president, Marilyn Miller
• Wicomico Public Libraries Employees Win Union with MCEA!
• A Grievance Win for District Court of Maryland employee, Lisa Bryant O'Day
• Rep Assembly Report
• Council Spotlight
• Upcoming Events
• and more...

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We are delighted to share that the employees of the Wicomico Public Libraries have won their fight for recognition with MCEA. WPL staff make up our newest Council, Council 3318 (the Dewey Decimal number for labor unions).

The work that library employees do every day in our library systems is absolutely essential to our communities here in Maryland. From providing necessary services, promoting literacy, and fostering safety and community, library staff are on the frontlines when it comes to ensuring that Maryland residents can grow and learn. We are proud to organize with Wicomico public library staff and move toward sorely needed improvements in wages, benefits, and working conditions.

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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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This is an important week for AFT Maryland as we proudly celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, Nurses Appreciation Week, and Public Service Workers Recognition Week. AFT Maryland represents dedicated workers who keep our communities running: educators, healthcare workers, state employees, and civil servants. You are the backbone of our schools, hospitals, agencies, and institutions, and the value you bring to Maryland cannot be overstated.

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Check out out May/June 2024 Edition of the Buzz!