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The Board of Public Works discussed a Voluntary Separation Program for State Employees at their January 7, 2015 meeting.  This action is being proposed to eliminate approximately 1,000 positions in state government to reduce funding in the FY 2015 Budget, which ends June 30, 2015.  The Voluntary Separation Program will have similar components as the previous program.  Details will be forthcoming. 

MCEA LEGISLATIVE REPORT

WEEK OF JANUARY 9, 2015

The 2015 Session of the Maryland General Assembly begins on January 14, 2015 at 12 noon.  As part of the service MCEA provides to members, we will provide a weekly activity report.

PENDING LEGISLATION:  There are no pre-filed bills relating to state or university employees at this time.

BUDGET ISSUES:   According to the December 17, 2014 revenue estimates, the state faces a $760 million shortfall for Fiscal Year 2016.  This estimated shortfall is based on certain assumptions with regard to employee salaries and benefits.  A 2% cost of living increase

It is with deep sorrow and regret that Linda Day, President of the Maryland Classified Employees Association (MCEA) must announce the passing of Byron J. Johnson (BJ). Our hearts and prayers go out to his family, friends and union brothers and sisters. 

BJ worked for the Carroll County Government where he served as a Roads Inspector. Shortly after BJ's membership to the MCEA in 1992 he assumed  an active role as a leader of MCEA's Chapter #550. He eagerly performed many duties and responsibilities within his Chapter where he served as Treasurer, Vice President and ultimately was elected Chapter

 Community Action Updates from Maryland's Senate and House: 

Mr. Jack Nelson, Executive Director, Ms. Carol Kelly Nesbit,Area 5 Governor, and Ms Debra Truitt ,MCEA Convention Chair, were with Senator James N. Mathias, Jr. District 38, Somerset, Wicomico & Worcester Counties  September 30, 2014, and Norman H. Conway, House of Delegates,District 38, Somerset, Wicomico & Worcester Counties on Sunday, October 5, 2014, discussing issues and concerns of the Eastern Shore. Both Senator Mathias, Jr. and Delegate Conway will be guest speakers at the 2014 MCEA convention in Ocean City on Oct 14, 2014.

Jack Nelson, Exective Director, and Debra Truit, President of Chapter #72, attended a fundraiser for Delegate Adelaide Eckart on September 6, 2014, Ms. Eckart is running for the State Senate, District 37

                                                     Maryland Association of Counties

The 2014 MACo was held this year at the Roland Powell Convention Center in Ocean City Maryland. MCEA was well represented at this annual event with President Linda Day, Executive Director Jack Nelson and Salisbury staff liaison Karen Coulbourne. This 3 day conference held on August 14, 15, 16, included attendees  Governor Martin O'Malley, Lieutenant Governor Michael Brown, Hartford County Executive David Craig, and a host of almost every Legislator in the State of Maryland. It was noticed that attendance has

The J. Millard Tawes Crab and Clam Bake event was held in Crisfield MD. on July 16, 2014. The annual event was a huge success. The event is always a crowd pleaser with many members and special guests. Some of this year's Special guests included

Carroll County Government and MCEA has entered into another Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The Agreement takes effect from June 19, 2014 and will expire on June 30, 2016. MCEA Chief Negotiator, Michael Keeney extends his thanks to the Carroll County Commissioners along with the Carroll County Office of Human Resources for finalizing yet another successful MOU.