Members Stand Up for Patient Care at Kaiser
Wage Stagnation
Lunch and Learn with MPEC
In a post-Janus world it has become more important than ever to make sure public employees know their rights when it comes to unions. The Maryland Professional Employees Council hosted a “Lunch & Learn” for members, new hires, and non-members alike.
Walk for Sickle Cell Awareness and Research
Summer is a busy time for the locals of AFT-Maryland. Beyond their duties as members and officers of public sector labor unions, many volunteer in the community for a number of worthwhile causes. The 2018 Maryland Walk With the Stars & Move-a-thon for sickle cell awareness and research was one of those causes AFT-Maryland showed up for.
Helping Families with Back to School
AFT-Maryland staff joined with the Baltimore Teachers Union (BTU) for their annual back to school event. This year, the event was done in conjunction with Church of the Holy Trinity and the West Baltimore Community. There were a number of activities for young and old alike.
T.A. Ratified
The Tentative Agreement between CUB and Baltimore City Public Schools System was ratified unanimously on August 14th. The next step is for the agreement to be approved by the Board of School Commissioners. Stay tuned!
MCEA members meet over prescription drug plan changes
Members of the Maryland Classified Employees Association held a rally at their Woodlawn headquarters requesting lawmakers call a special session to [reconsider moving the retiree’s prescription drug plan to the Medicare Part D program next year.] Union leadership said the switch is going to be cost-prohibitive for many retirees living on fixed incomes.
Fighting for Member Safety on the Job
City Union of Baltimore President Antoinette Ryan-Johnson met with Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby to discuss protections for members of the City Union of Baltimore. The issue at hand in this meeting was protection for Traffic Enforcement Officers (TEOs) and crossing guards.
What you need to know about PRAXIS
We've been asked for resources to help prepare for PRAXIS, the test that prospective teachers must pass in order to be certified.
ETS, the company that administers PRAXIS, has produced a series of Webinars to help prospective teachers ensure success on the exam. Each live session provides attendees with the opportunity to interact and ask questions.
AFL-CIO Night at Camden Yards
