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Harvey Relief

Dear Union Brothers and Sisters,

In the wake of Hurricane Harvey which has brought untold suffering, destruction and devastation to the citizens of Texas, your help is desperately needed now. Although certainly our thoughts and our prayers are with those who have suffered through the aftermath, we need to do more to help those who have lost everything in life. Our fellow Americans have lost not only their homes and personal properties, they have also lost their jobs and even the bare essentials of human survival. Countless survivors are in disparate need of food, medicine, shelter and basic essentials. Can you imagine how it would be to wake up with only the clothes on your back? I cannot!

MCEA Saves the Job of a Wrongfully Accused State Employee

Ms. Shannon Morris, a Program Administrator for the state Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH), was removed from her job in November, 2016 for allegedly pushing another employee and providing false statements to management about the incident. MCEA took Ms. Morris’ case to the Office of Administrative Appeals (OAH) and won her job back!

MCEA Fights for Job of Terminated Prince George’s County Worker and Wins!

A Prince George’s County caseworker in the county’s Department of Social Services was terminated due to alleged negligent performance of her duties and being guilty of disreputable conduct. MCEA took her case before the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) in May, 2016.

MCEA Statewide Advisory Council Meeting

On Saturday, April 29, 2017, union delegates from across the state of Maryland attended our Statewide Advisory Meeting which was held at MCEA Headquarters. President Linda Day called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M. The meeting was well attended but very somber due to the unexpected passing of Agnes Valenzia, MCEA Executive Vice President. Agnes had been a member of MCEA for over 30 years and was a great friend and a loyal advocate of MCEA.

In Memoriam, Agnes Valencia

It is with deep regret that MCEA announces the passing of one of our dear beloved members, Agnes Valenzia. Agnes joined the ranks of MCEA in the fall of 1985. Before the ink was dry on her MCEA membership card she began volunteering for different committees within her local chapter #022 at the MVA.

MCEA is Now Hiring

MCEA represents State and County employees within the State of Maryland. We organize and fight for respect, dignity, fairness and higher wages in the workplace. We currently have an entry level position open for a part time contractual Labor Relations Specialist/Organizer.

Duties and Responsibilities Include the following:

Process grievances and appeals:

Area III Meeting Dates

June 10, 2017 Cap'n Billy's Crab House
11495 Pope's Creek Rd, Newburg, MD (Area III Crab Feast)
September 21, 2017 (right before Convention) - TBD
December 6, 2017 (Election of Sgt-At-Arms) - TBD

Rescheduled Meetings

Rescheduled meetings will be as follows:

Area I and II meeting: March 22, 2017
Area III meeting: March 23, 23017
MCEA Board meeting: April 6, 2017

Snow Cancellation

MCEA Area I, II, and III meetings that were scheduled for Wednesday, March 15, 2017 have been cancelled in anticipation of the snow storm.

2017 Legislative Reception in Annapolis

MCEA members and leadership were in Annapolis on Monday, February 6th to greet members of the Maryland General Assembly at a legislative reception hosted by AFT-Maryland at the Maryland Inn.

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