Maryland Classified Employees Association Local 1935

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Click through to become a part of Maryland's oldest union for public workers. A workplace with respect, dignity, and just compensation is within reach!

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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Mark your calendars!

Spring Assembly

April 18, 2026: Spring Representative Assembly.
All MCEA Members are encouraged to attend the semiannual Representative Assembly, in which we do the business of our union.

Retiree Meetings

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Please check with your council leadership for local events not listed here!

Register for the MCEA Spring Assembly

MCEA Spring Assembly, Saturday, April 28, 2026

Our Constitution compels us to hold two Representative Assemblies every year.

On Saturday, April 18, 2026, MCEA will be holding its Spring Representative Assembly Meeting from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. This will be a hybrid meeting, and members may attend remotely via Zoom or in person at Headquarters, 7127 Rutherford Road, Woodlawn, MD 21244 – register now! All active and retired members in good standing are encouraged to attend.

Call 410.298.8800 or email info@mcea.org for more information.

The registration deadline is COB April 9th.

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Council Spotlight: UMCES

Congratulations to the staff of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES), who ratified their most recent union Contract!

UMCES staff do the work on the ground to ensure that cutting-edge research on our environment can continue. JWorkers won faster annual leave accreal, increased on-call pay, an extra holiday, and much more. With the power of a union, you and your coworkers can make a real difference.

Growing Our Union

In the new year, our elected Executive Board established our goals for the year as a union.

Over the past year, MCEA has grown to support new workers in the new professions, and we have welcomed two new councils to our ranks.

As a result, we are ready to grow in our power together. As individuals, there are real limits on what any one person can accomplish. However, as a union, we are all stronger together.

Our goal in 2026 is to grow our membership, and as a result, we will be launching several new programs to strengthen our union and speak out on the issues that matter to us.

Grievance Win!

On December 8, 2025, Lisa Bryant O'Day, an employee of the District Court of Maryland, was issued with a Three Day leave forfetiure/suspension for alledged failure to perform the essential functions of her position. She turned to her Union MCEA for assistance.

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Retirees Prescription Plan Bill is Back

The prescription plan bill is back in the Maryland legislature this session, and state retirees deserve to be heard!

HB0696, the bull that would restore retiree benefits, is currently in the Appropriations Committee, and written testimony is due to the Legislature by 6pm on March 17th.

Need help submitting testimony? Email mmiller@mcea.org by Monday, March 16th.

Remembering MCEA Member, Del. Larry Kump

This month, we remember longtime MCEA member, retired DPSCS correctional employee trainer, and former West Virginia member of the House of Delegates, Larry Kump, who passed away on March 1st, 2026. A loyal and active union member, we remember him for his service to the State of Maryland and to his union. We thank him for his advocacy to include behavioral and mental health professionals in the 20-year correctional officers retirement plan. He will be missed. May he rest in peace.

Members: Get Ready for Union Night!

Make your voice heard in Annapolis!
Join with other union members for an AFL-CIO Union Rally!

Union Night in Annapolis
Monday, March 9, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
Lawyers Mall, 100 State Circle, Annapolis

RSVP here: https://aftmd.us/union-night-2026

Wear your union gear and join us!

AFT Maryland will be providing bus transportation for our members.
RSVP by Thursday, March 5th to reserve your spot on the bus!