Members, the country as a whole is experiencing a rather unique situation, the seriousness of the coronavirus (COVID-19) has reached global proportion and people from all walks of life have been effected in some way or fashion. It is the responsibility of the BOD (Board of Directors) to look out for members health and safety. Therefore, the BOD has agreed to postpone the MCEA convention scheduled for April 18, 2020 until further notice.

This public health scare is unprecedented in our lifetime and the BOD is doing what is necessary for the welfare and safety of our members.  We have not set a

The Area I & II meeting will be held on March 18, 2020, 5:30 PM at MCEA Headquarters 7127. Rutherford Rd. Baltimore, MD. 21244

MCEA has finalized contract negotiations with the University Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) and became effective January 1, 2020. Special thanks to the bargaining team members, Chapter President Christopher Farnell, Chapter Vice President Doug Dawson, and MCEA's Chief Negotiator, Michael Keeney.

Highlights are as follows:

• Between January 1, 2019 and January 1, 2020 eligible employees received a 6 1/2 percent increase in salaries plus a $500 bonus.
• Increased personal protective clothing allowance for safety shoes and prescription glasses.
• Increased on call pay and call back pay
• Added

POSTPONED [LINK]  A Special Convention, of MCEA DElegates, will be held at the AFT faciliies, 5800 Metro Drive, Suite 100, Baltimre, MD 21215 on Saturday April 18, 2020 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM forte purpose of considering he 2020 bylaw revision and electing:

1. President

2. Vice President

3 Secretary

4 Treasurer

5 Four Directors

Nominations for Officer and non officer positions can only be mde by the chapter of which the nominee is a member.The minutes of the chaptermeeting at which the member receives this approval shall be submitted to the election committee with the required nomination form

The Chapter 45 1st Quarter Meeting will be held on March 11, 2020 at MCEA Headquarters

7127 Rutherfrd Road at 6:00 PM