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2016 Executive Officers

John Ripley
President
(410) 296-1875
jripley@aft-maryland.org

Lisa Citizen
Executive Vice President
(410) 296-1875
lcitizen@aft-maryland.org

Dene Williams-Hatcher
Treasurer
(410) 296-1875
dwilliams@aft-maryland.org

Roslyn Eubanks
Secretary
(410) 512-3200
reubanks@aft-maryland.org

AREA VICE- PRESIDENTS

Area I: Public Works, Rec. and Parks
Daniel Bianca - (410) 887-5388
dbianca@aft-maryland.org

Area II: Corrections
Travis Bond - (410) 512-3200

Area III: 911 Center
Arley Scott - (410) 307-2049

Area IV: Fire, Police and Sheriff
Valentina Washington - (410) 853-3000

Area V: Aging, Health and Social Services
Robert Ridgely -

On August 4, 2016 at the scheduled BCFPE Executive Board Meeting & June 22nd 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 $0.37per pay making the BCFPE dues deduction a total of $23.96per pay effective September 1, 2016.

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

BCFPE will hold its next GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING on Thursday, September 8, 2016, at 5:00 p.m. at the BCFPE Office. There will be a Union Update, including updates on the FY2017 thru FY2019 MOU, Healthcare, Legal Benefits, Dues increase, and more.

See flyer for more information.

Meeting is for BCFPE members only.

Must bring valid photo I.D.

The 2016 AFT National Convention in Minneapolis, MN was one for the ages. Not only was it the 100th anniversary of the union, but there were a number of high profile elected officials and social justice activists that addressed the convention. The members even took to the streets themselves to put the rhetoric into action. The AFT-Maryland delegation was not only well represented but they also had a strong impact on the presentations and displays during the convention.

The convention kicked off with President Randi Weingarten’s state of the union address. Included in her remarks were a number

The second day of the AFT National Convention in Minneapolis, MN was one that focused on human and civil rights. Important national figures such as Rashard Robinson from Color of Change and Sybrina Fulton, mother of Trayvon Martin both addressed the convention. They spoke about the need for justice and calming of violence from police against citizens as well as retaliatory attacks on police. They were well received and members were eager to hear from them; particularly Fulton, given the resilient strength she’s shown in the very public murder of her son.

The action on human and civil rights

Day One of the AFT biannual National Convention got off to a rousing start. Delegates and visitors from all across the nation convened on Minneapolis, MN, for the 100th anniversary of the organization (#AFT100). Members kicked off the morning with a breakfast hosted by the Baltimore Teachers Union. AFT-Maryland President Marietta English addressed the breakfast and laid out what the members from Maryland could expect moving forward during the convention.

The convention proper kicked off in a rousing fashion with President Randi Weingarten’s state of the union address. Included in her remarks

BCFPE Union Day: Thursday July 14, 2016, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Baltimore County Office Building, 111 W. Chesapeake Ave., Towson, MD, Patapsco Room #301. Lunch will be provided.

Kindly RSVP by Wednesday, July 13, so we have an accurate count for food. Contact fpratka@aftmd.org.

The agenda will include:

Union Information
Contract Updates
Benefits of Union Membership

This meeting is open to all employees in Pay Schedule I.

For more information, contact Frank Pratka at (443)320-4716, or fpratka@aftmd.org.

Baltimore County Federation of Public Employees
John Ripley, President
305 W Chesapeake Ave

Membership Meeting June 22, 2016

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There will be a BCFPE Union Update, including:

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.

VOTE... for AFT's Everyday Heroes

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2016 Executive Officers

Dues Increase Notice 2016

General Membership Meeting Sept. 8th

AFT National Convention Wrap Up

AFT Convention, Day Two

AFT Convention, Day One

BCFPE Union Day, July 14

Membership Meeting June 22, 2016

Union Day in Baltimore County

VOTE... for AFT's Everyday Heroes