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BCFPE to Hold Contract Ratification Vote

The Baltimore Federation of Public Employees (BCFPE) will hold a contract ratification vote on Monday, October 21, from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the union’s offices, 25 W. Chesapeake Avenue, Suite 208, in Towson, Maryland. The ballots will be counted after voting has closed at 6:00 p.m., and the results will be announced immediately after completion of the count. Voting is for union members only. All voters must have valid identification to participate in the voting process. Union members are welcome to witness the counting of ballots.

BCFPE Plans Legislative Strategy

*Click for the flyer* Baltimore County Federation of Public Employees (BCFPE) president John Ripley has scheduled a meeting to discuss the Baltimore County Correctional Officers' Bill of Rights. The bill was proposed in Maryland’s last legislative session, but was not passed.

BCFPE Backed Bill Moves to Maryland Senate

House Bill 1475, the Baltimore County Correctional Officers Bill of Rights received a favorable report from the House Appropriations Committee, passed the full House, and now goes to the Senate.

BCFPE Member Named Rookie of the Year

Baltimore County Federation of Public Employees (BCFPE) member Brian Amereihn has been named Baltimore County Department of Corrections Rookie of the Year.

Amereihn graduated with an overall Department of Corrections examination score of 95.4 percent. Last July, he was recognized for his efforts if deescalating a potentially explosive situation. Amereihn is pursuing an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice.

BCFPE Supported “Bill of Rights” Gets Favorable Vote

The Baltimore County Delegation of the Maryland legislature gave House Bill 1475, the “Correctional Officers Bill of Rights,” a favorable vote March 15.

BCFPE Seeks Inclusion Under Correctional Officers Bill of Rights

Baltimore County Federation of Public Employees (BCFPE) President John Ripley is scheduled to testifying before the Baltimore County Delegation in Annapolis March 8, in support of House Bill 1475, the Correctional Officers Bill of Rights.

Support Collective Bargaining in Ocean City

From our friends at the Ocean City Employees Coalition:

B.C.F.P.E. Executive Board Endorsement for the P.S.A.B.

B.C.F.P.E. Executive Board Endorses

MICHAEL L. HUBER

FOR THE ELECTED POSITION ON THE

PERSONNEL AND SALARY ADVISORY BOARD

BCFPE Reaches Tentative Agreements on MOU and Health Care

The Baltimore County Federation of Public Employees (BCFPE) has reached an agreement with the Baltimore County administration on healthcare provisions to be included in the union’s next contract and has reached a tentative agreement on a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the county.

UPDATE

August 29, 2012 BCFPE Members RATIFIED the FY2013 - FY2015 Tentative Agreement reached with BCG, by a vote of 99%.

Letter to Governor O'Malley

An open letter to Maryland State Governor Martin O'Malley from AFT-Maryland President, Marietta English.

The letter expresses concern and disappointment with the inability of our political leaders to reach agreement over our state budget. 23 counties and the city of Baltimore will lose over $260 million, with the impact hitting hardest in areas that are most reliant on state revenues and that can least afford the reductions.

Everyday people will be affected in every way.

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