Maryland Classified Employees Association Local 1935

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Membership Drive!

Now through December 31: When you recruit a new member, you can receive a $20 gift per member referral, courtesy of our partners at RK Tongue Insurance.

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!

Retiree Meetings

April 29, 2026, 11 to 1pm: Area I Meeting (MCEA HQ)
May 6, 2026, 1 to 3pm: Area II Meeting (Bullock's Restaurant, Westminster)
May 13, 2026, 11:30 to 1:30pm: Area III Meeting (Nautilus Diner, Crofton)
May 20, 2026, 11:30 to 1:30pm: Area IV Meeting (Homespun Cafe, Flintstone)
June 3, 2026, 1 to 3pm: Area V Meeting (Dayton's, Salisbury)

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

Fall Representative Assembly

Representative Assembly Members

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

On Saturday, October 17, 2026, MCEA will be holding its Fall 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.

The registration deadline is COB October 9^th. Register below, or call 410.298.8800 (option 3) or email info@mcea.org for more information or to register.

Celebrating Advocacy: Sherry Anderson Receives Prestigious Governor’s Citation

Join us in celebrating Sherry Anderson, who was awarded a Governor's Citation for her powerful activism and dedication to the Labor Movement! Read her inspiring statement and find out how she is continuing the fight for worker's rights!

A Win for Bowie State Essential Employees!

Contract rights aren't favors—they are promises. When Bowie State University essential police officers were forced to report to campus during a July 2 weather emergency, MCEA made sure management kept its word. Discover how a powerful collective bargaining grievance secured a major win for our members!

MTA Win! - MCEA Stands Strong: Bus Field Inspector Wins Four Days of Back Pay

When MTA management sent MCEA member Yvonne Selby home and then denied her pay, she refused to face the fight alone. Backed by MCEA, Ms. Selby challenged the AWOL designation through every step of the grievance process. After a hearing before the Office of Administrative Hearings, a judge ruled in her favor and ordered MTA to compensate her for four days of lost wages. Read how perseverance, representation, and union solidarity delivered justice.

Salisbury University Win!

When Salisbury University tried to deny a hard-working employee the compensation he earned during a snow closure, MCEA stepped in. After a grievance was filed and the case advanced toward a hearing, the University reversed course and made things right. Read how union advocacy ensured Brian Campbell received the benefits guaranteed under the MOU.

Carroll County Win!

CARROLL COUNTY WIN!

Under Carroll County Code, Maryland employment law and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), employees must be compensated for the work and

duties for which they are qualified and perform, regardless of administrative tag. Unfortunately, that was not what was happening to Mr. Travis

Gouker, an employee of Carroll County Government and a proud member of MCEA Council #550.

Having passed the requisite Wastewater Collection System license exam and having completed the required experience on the job, Mr. Gouker was

excited to receive his pay increase after all his hard work. He