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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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BCFPE member wins Baltimore County Telecommunication Award

Congratulations to Emergency Communications Technician, Lauren Reives, who was named as a Baltimore County Telecommunicator Award winner.

The award was presented to her on Thursday, September 17, 2015, at the Sykesville fire station.

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Rally to support 911 Center Employees

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When: Monday, Oct. 5th, 2015
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Where: Old Courthoust, 400 Washington Ave., Towson, MD
Chesapeake Ave. entrance, across from County Office Bldg

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Dues Increase Notice 2015

On September 15, 2015 at the scheduled BCFPE Executive Board Meeting & General Membership Meeting, membership were notified of the pass thru dues increase for both the state and national federations. The pass thru dues increase totals $0.52 per pay making the BCFPE dues deduction a total of $23.59 per pay effective October 1, 2015.  

We understand this is a tough year for all employees and considered every alternative. The increase is a pass-through to cover the monthly increases raised by our AFT-Maryland and AFT National affiliations.

American Federation of Teachers (National) provides

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BCFPE FY2017 Negotiations Committee

BCFPE is seeking motivated volunteers interested in being on the FY2017 Negotiations Committee.  

Again your involvement is voluntary, and you must be a current member in good standing to be considered.  Committee Members may be responsible for conducting research, surveys, meetings and other activities which will assist the organization in its collective bargaining efforts.  Members interested in being considered for the committee must send an email to BCFPE President John Ripley at jripley@aft-maryland.org by September 4, 2015.  The committee will be appointed by the President with majority

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