Scarlett Ahmed has started counting the number of people sleeping outside the Queens Career Center in New York City when she arrives at work in the morning.

“It was already bad,” she said. “But this? This will just add to it.”

The BCFPE Executive Board has approved the 2026 General Membership Meeting Schedule as follows:

• Wednesday, February 04, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. (in person/zoom)
• Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. (in person/zoom)
• Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. (in person only)

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Summer is here, bringing intense heat and humidity with it. This means dangerous working conditions for many on the job. AFT Maryland and the City Union of Baltimore (CUB), along with a coalition of labor unions, recently scored a victory for worker safety during the hot days of summer. Together, we worked for new regulations to protect workers from the increasing risk of heat-related illnesses on the job.

The Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH) division of the state’s Department of Labor (DLLR), finalized the new heat illness prevention rules with implementation to begin ahead of the 2025 summer season. 

Under the new rules, employers must take specific actions when the heat index hits 80°F or higher. 
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Come with BCFPE to the AFL-CIO Union Night at Camden Yards!

Friday, July 11, 2025, starting at 7:05 p.m.

Featuring the Baltimore Orioles vs. the Marlins

Discounted ticket prices for BCFPE members! Click through for details... 

This is an important week for AFT Maryland as we proudly celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, Nurses Appreciation Week, and Public Service Workers Recognition Week. AFT Maryland represents dedicated workers who keep our communities running: educators, healthcare workers, state employees, and civil servants. You are the backbone of our schools, hospitals, agencies, and institutions, and the value you bring to Maryland cannot be overstated.

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Public Service Recognition Week is May 4-10, 2025, and BCFPE honors all of our members this week and every week for their service to the County and their communities.

Public Employees are 
“Always Getting the Job Done”!

Read on for more, and for a special thank you to Pay Schedule 1 members from BCFPE.