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Union Representation Visitation

AFT-Maryland Representative Angela Ardis will be visiting the following locations to answer questions and find out what is going on in your department. Please stop by and  find out what’s going on with BCFPE and where you fit in!

Drum Castle
June 10, 2014, 11am-2 pm, 3rd Floor Media Room

County Office Building
June 17, 2014 11am-2 pm, Hearing Room 104
June 24, 2014, 1 pm-4pm, Hearing Room 104

911 Call Center
July 1, 2014, 6:30-7:30 am and 1:45-3:15 pm, Second Floor CPR Training Room

Questions? Please contact Angela Ardis at 410-764-3030 ext 240

Baltimore County Federation of Public Employees, Local

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AFTMD Gubernatorial Debate Viewing Party, 6/2/14

Join your union sisters and brothers as we watch the three democratic candidates for governor– Heather Mizeur, Doug Gansler, and Labor-endorsed Anthony Brown – engage in the final debate before the primary election. Food and soft drinks will be provided.

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Monday, June 2, 2014
6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Baltimore Teachers Union
5800 Metro Drive, Baltimore, MD 21215

Please call Todd Reynolds at AFT-Maryland (410-764-3030) by May 29th to RSVP.

Click here for the event flyer.

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Election Judges Needed for 6/24/14 Primary

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On behalf of the Labor Commissioner, please find attached information concerning Election Judges needed for the upcoming Gubernatorial Primary Election. (CLICK HERE for the Flyer.)

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Workers' Issues In the News

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Election of Officers coming up this Fall. Volunteers needed for BCFPE Election Committee.

Pursuant to the BCFPE constitution if you are a member in good standing and wish to volunteer for the Election Committee  to accept nominations for Union Delegates to various events and accept nominations for Board Members.  Please submit your name to aardis@aftmd.org by June 11, 2014. The BCFPE Executive Board will make the selection of committee members. 

Please contact Angie Ardis at AFT-Maryland, 410-764-3030 or aardis@aftmd.org with any questions you may have concerning volunteering for the Committee.   


 

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Baltimore County Council Announces 2014 General Election Endorsements

The Baltimore County Federation of Public Employees (BCFPE) has announced their Official Union Endorsements for the following Baltimore County Councils:

District 1 - Tom Quirk
Councilman Quirk has demonstrated vision in his 1st term on the council. BCFPE is appreciative of the close working relationship they have with Tom and are looking forward to great things to come.
www.votetomquirk.com

District 2 - Vicki Almond
Councilwoman Almond, in her 1st term, has been a much needed independent voice on the county council. Vicki has demonstrated the unwavering courage and integrity on the council that is

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AFL-CIO Labor Kick-Off & Canvass

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Stamp Out Hunger. Reclaim the Promise.

Sat., May 10th. YOUR Mailbox.

AFT-Maryland joins the National Association of Letter Carriers in STAMP OUT HUNGER, a national food drive.

AFT-Maryland Affiliate Locals are distributing bags in which you can place your non-perishable food donations. Place the bags near your mailbox on Saturday, May 10th, and your letter carrier will deliver them to a local food pantry.

If you need a bag, contact your union local office, or AFT-Maryland, or use your own.


Pictured, left, is Maria Mathias, President, AFT-MD Local 6197, Maryland Professional Employees Council, displaying one of the food pantry

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BCFPE, Baltimore County Agree on “Rights” for Correctional Officers

An addendum to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Baltimore County Administration and the Baltimore County Federation of Public Employees (BCFPE) expands the rights granted to Baltimore County’s correctional officers. As a result of negotiations between BCFPE officials and members of the Baltimore County administration, a new set of procedures will be followed when a county correctional officer is placed under investigation or when an officer faces disciplinary action, demotion, or dismissal.

The new evaluation and disciplinary processes specified in the addendum will result in a

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BCFPE Stresses “Right to Representation”

In response to reports that some supervisors are denying employees proper representation, Baltimore County Federation of Public Employees (BCFPE) president John Ripley wants members to know that union representation is their right. President Ripley says that it is important that union members know it is their responsibility to request to have a representative present during an interview with a supervisor. Ripley reports that some supervisors are denying an employee representation, by saying that a meeting is a “Fact Finding," not an investigatory inquiry. Employees cannot refuse orders from a

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