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Maryland 2016 Primary Election

Citizens across Maryland took to the polls on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 to elect new leaders for everything from President of the United States to local judges. Members of AFT-Maryland, and supporters of candidates across Baltimore City and Baltimore County volunteered their efforts and time to back union endorsed candidates.

Union members, staff, and activists volunteered at strategic positions to support candidates in contested races that face low turnout. Shannon Sneed had a strong presence at polling locations to show support for her. She was endorsed by AFT-Maryland, and members went on

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MD Early Voting Starts April 14th

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! Read on for MD Early Voting Dates, Times, and Locations.


Did you forget to register to vote? No worries! You can now register to vote DURING EARLY VOTING at designated early voting locations. Just bring a government-issued photo ID.

Note: If you participate in early voting, you cannot vote on election day or by absentee ballot. To find your pollling location on election day, visit elections.state.md.us.

Early Voting Locations - MARYLAND

2016 Primary

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AFL-CIO Night at Camden Yards

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Friday, June 24th

We are pleased to announce that we have been invited to celebrate the AFL-CIO Union Night at Camden Yards on Friday, June 24, 2016 to see the Orioles play the Rays.

Read on for more ticket info...

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SCOTUS decision a win for working women and men

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AFT-Maryland President Marietta English Statement on Supreme Court 4-4 Split Decision in Friedrichs Case

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Union Win on 911 Center Standby/Call-in Pay

BCFPE addressed the issue of pay for overtime when a 911 Center employee comes into work after being on standby/call-in on a 36-hour week.

After working with the Dept. of Human Resources, it was determined that employees are entitled to be compensated for their first four hours of work after being on standby/call-in at a overtime rate, regardless of whether the employee has worked 40 hours. As normal, anything over 40 hours will still be compensated at an overtime rate.

All employees that were not compensated properly for coming into work while on standby/call-in on their 36-hour week will be

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Union Rally in Annapolis

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Labor was out in full force at Lawyers Mall in Annapolis as the AFL-CIO held their annual legislative rally on Monday, March 21st, to promote and advance issues important to organized labor. There was a wide range of support from a cross section of labor unions. Electricians, steamfitters and plumbers, government employees, teachers, and health care professionals were among the many who were in attendance.

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