| Maryland Classified Employees Association Local 1935

Justice For All March #justice4all

AFT is joining with the National Action Network for their Justice for All March #justice4all. Saturday, Dec. 13th, 2014. AFT-Maryland will be providing BUS TRANSPORTATION FROM BALTIMORE. See below for details.

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LAST WEEKEND to Get Out the Vote for Labor!

The race for Maryland’s next Governor is down to its last few days, and we’re asking for one more push to help us Get Out the Vote. Come out this weekend to help us!

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This Saturday, from 10am-2pm, come to the AFT-Maryland Headquarters (5800 Metro Drive, Baltimore, Maryland, 21215) for an afternoon of knocking on fellow union members’ doors to encourage them to vote. We will fan out in teams to key locations in Baltimore City and Baltimore County to help get out the vote!

Don’t sit this election out!

MCEA 2014 Convention Recap

The Maryland Classified Employees Association convened in Ocean City, MD in the middle of October for their annual convention. The purpose of the gathering was expressed in the motto “Reclaiming the Promise of Quality Public Service for Strong Communities.” President Linda Day presided over the conference and saw that the events ran smoothly. Union business was the order of the day for the convention as votes were held, debates were had and officers were elected. Returning members to the board included Brenda Baskin, Anadi Naik, Dale Maddox, and Barbara Thompson. Marion Jones, Raymond Benson and Agnes Valenzia were re-elected while Anna Custer was elected to the board.

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Early Voting: October 23-30

2014 General Election
Early Voting: October 23-30, 10 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Election Day: November 4th

Avoid long lines on election day! Maryland has expanded early voting this year to make sure you have the best chance to make your vote count!

Click here for a flyer with voting locations, or see below.

Click for locations:
Baltimore City
Anne Arundel County
Baltimore County
Harford County
Howard County
Carroll County

If you live in Baltimore City, you can vote early at any one of six locations:

Public Safety Training Center
3500 W. Northern Parkway
(Enter on Manhattan Ave)
Baltimore, MD 21215
League for People

!!!MCEA Health Benefits Alert!!!

STATE OF MARYLAND EMPLOYEE/RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS FOR 2015

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE WELLNESS PROGRAM. Active Employees and Spouses. Non-Medicare eligible Retirees and Spouses

WHO IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE WELLNESS PROGRAM. Dependent children - regardless of age. Retirees eligible for Medicare and their spouses. Spouses eligible for Medicare.

The Wellness Program Requirements for 2015

Designate a Primary Care Physician. Complete a Health Risk Assessment Form, review with your Primary Care Physician and both of you sign off on the review. Consequences of failure to complete

Community Action Updates From the Eastern Shore

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.

Help us Get Out the Vote!

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We are also canvassing neighborhoods with Labor-to-Labor Door-to-Door walks, Wednesday evenings and Saturdays. We are union members talking to other union members, encouraging our brothers & sisters to come out to vote on November 4th.

Schedules and contact information are below. Come out and join us!

Join AFT-Maryland on Tuesday, Oct. 14th for a viewing of Koch Brothers Exposed, Brave New Films' documentary on the Koch Brothers and their influence on American elections.

From Robert Greenwald, the award-winning director of Outfoxed: Rupert Murdock's War on Journalism, and Walmart: The High Cost of a Low Price.

Tuesday, October 14th, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
BTU/AFT-Maryland Headquarters
5800 Metro Drive, Baltimore, MD 21215

Free popcorn & soda!
RSVP to Todd Reynolds by 10/13: (410) 764-3030, or treynolds@aftmd.org.

MD Governor's Debate Viewing Party, 10/7

AFT-Maryland will host a viewing party for the Brown & Hogan Gubernatorial Debate, Tuesday, October 7th, at the Baltimore Teachers Union Headquarters.

Join your union sisters and brothers as we watch the two candidates for governor- including Labor-endorsed Anthony Brown- engage in the final debate before the general election. Food and soft drinks will be provided.

Tuesday, Oct. 7th
6:30-8:00 p.m.
Baltimore Teachers Union HQ
5800 Metro Drive, Baltimore, MD 21215

Call AFT-Maryland with any questions about the event: (410) 764-3030, or email Todd Reynolds, Political Coordinator, at treynolds@aftmd

AFTMD joins rally for Social Security and Medicare

AFT Maryland affiliates including members of the Baltimore Teachers Union and the City Union of Baltimore joined with AFT National and other labor unions and progressive organizations at a Sept. 18 rally on Capitol Hill to protect seniors' hard earned benefits. Speakers included Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Progressive Caucus Co-Chair Keith Ellison (D-MN).

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