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Step Increase, Job Cuts for State Employees

The governor's $42 billion Maryland State spending budget has been unveiled, and it includes a step increase for State Employees without the cuts to overtime or sick leave rights that he originally proposed. This is a big win for union members, who have fought hard for this increase.

On the other hand, the governor has proposed eliminating state employee positions to "right-size" many departments. Other positions and services could be privatized, which means lower wages and no union contract.

NOW IS THE TIME TO SPEAK UP.

Join us for Lobby Night in Annapolis this Monday, Jan. 25th. AFT-Maryland

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Join AFT-Maryland for Lobby Night in Annapolis

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*** RESCHEDULED ***

Due to the blizzard and hazardous road conditions, the Lobby Night scheduled for Mon. Jan. 25th has been rescheduled for Mon. Feb. 22nd.
We hope you'll join us then!

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County 911 Center Vote Results

BCFPE members at the 911 Center have voted to APPROVE the recent tentative agreement between the Baltimore County Administration and the Union. This agreement affects ECT Trainee, Tech I, II, Assistant Supervisor, and Supervisor (40 hour) classifications.

Click here to view the full document.

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County comes to tentative agreement with 911 Center union members

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Informational sessions and a ratification vote are scheduled for Friday November 20, 2015, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the union office, 305 West Chesapeake Avenue, Suite L-30. Only union members are eligible to vote and must present a government issued photo id.

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BCFPE Membership Meeting, Dec. 3

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Thurs., Dec. 3, 2015, 6:00-7:00p.m.
305 W. Chesapeake Ave, Ste L-30, Towson, MD

Learn about the FY2017 Negotiations, Healthcare update, and more.
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911 Workers Protest Shift Changes

Baltimore County 911 call center employees protested a threat of major scheduling changes on Monday night outside county headquarters in Towson. The Baltimore County Federation of Public Employees (Local #4883) organized the rally, and members of other unions attended to show their support, as well, including 911/311 call center employees from Baltimore City, who are members of the City Union of Baltimore (Local #800). 
 
Union members are protesting a mandatory rotating shift policy. The shift change has already caused dozens of 911 call center employees to leave the department, which is now
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