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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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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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