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AFT Convention, Day One

Day One of the AFT biannual National Convention got off to a rousing start. Delegates and visitors from all across the nation convened on Minneapolis, MN, for the 100th anniversary of the organization (#AFT100). Members kicked off the morning with a breakfast hosted by the Baltimore Teachers Union. AFT-Maryland President Marietta English addressed the breakfast and laid out what the members from Maryland could expect moving forward during the convention.

The convention proper kicked off in a rousing fashion with President Randi Weingarten’s state of the union address. Included in her remarks

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BCFPE Union Day, July 14

BCFPE Union Day: Thursday July 14, 2016, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Baltimore County Office Building, 111 W. Chesapeake Ave., Towson, MD, Patapsco Room #301. Lunch will be provided.

Kindly RSVP by Wednesday, July 13, so we have an accurate count for food. Contact fpratka@aftmd.org.

The agenda will include:

  • Union Information
  • Contract Updates
  • Benefits of Union Membership

This meeting is open to all employees in Pay Schedule I.

For more information, contact Frank Pratka at (443)320-4716, or fpratka@aftmd.org.

Baltimore County Federation of Public Employees
John Ripley, President
305 W Chesapeake Ave

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Membership Meeting June 22, 2016

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There will be a BCFPE Union Update, including:

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Union Day in Baltimore County

Baltimore County Public Employees had an opportunity to meet and greet the leadership of the two local unions affiliated with AFT-Maryland, which represent them. Baltimore County Federation of Public Employees (BCFPE) and the Baltimore County Federation of Public Health Nurses (BCFPHN) executive boards welcomed and engaged members at the Drumcastle Center in Towson, MD.

Members had an opportunity to express both appreciation and concerns to their unions. Some asked about tuition reimbursement opportunities in the contract as well as work conditions and requirements made of them by the county.

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VOTE... for AFT's Everyday Heroes

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BCFPE/BCFPHN Union Day

Join us for Union Day, Thurs. May 12th. Come and meet representatives from the Baltimore County Federation of Public Employees and the Baltimore County Federation of Public Health Nurses. Obtain copies of your latest union contract, information on union benefits, and upcoming union activities.

Baltimore County Dept. of Health & Human Services
Drumcastle Center
6401 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212

Main conference room, 3rd floor.
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Lunch will be provided, but kindly RSVP to fpratka@aftmd.org.

Open to all employees in Pay Schedules I and III.

For more info, contact Frank Pratka

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