It is with deep regret that MCEA announces the passing of one of our dear beloved members, Agnes Valenzia. Agnes joined the ranks of MCEA in the fall of 1985. Before the ink was dry on her MCEA membership card she began volunteering for different committees within her local chapter #022 at the MVA. Agnes held various elected union positions within her chapter including Chapter President.

Not soon after becoming Chapter President, Agnes went on to be elected to serve on the Board of Directors for MCEA. Over her 30 year membership, she had been elected to every position on the Board of Directors

MCEA represents State and County employees within the State of Maryland. We organize and fight for respect, dignity, fairness and higher wages in the workplace. We currently have an entry level position open for a part time contractual Labor Relations Specialist/Organizer.

Duties and Responsibilities Include the following:

Process grievances and appeals:

1. Interview members to determine issues and fill out case information form.
2. Determine which procedure to use: State DOT, USM, District Court, Circuit Court, Various Counties, etcetera.
3. Determine which process to use by applying State Personnel and

MCEA Area I, II, and III meetings that were scheduled for Wednesday, March 15, 2017 have been cancelled in anticipation of the snow storm.

MCEA members and leadership were in Annapolis on Monday, February 6th to greet members of the Maryland General Assembly at a legislative reception hosted by AFT-Maryland at the Maryland Inn.