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Budget Cuts and State Workers

Are state workers not Maryland families? Governor Hogan said Maryland families have been tightening their belts, but his new budget makes state workers tighten them even more. Under the Governor's budget, well deserved and long overdue Cost of Living increases will be taken back by the State.

Maryland public employees and their families are the very families that Governor Hogan said he ran to help. We can be heard. Join AFT-Maryland Monday February 9, 2015 for Lobby Night in Annapolis. This is an opportunity to discuss Governor Hogan's budget with you state representatives.

February 9, 2015
AFT

BCFPE Open House Success

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The BCFPE cordially invites you to our 2015 Open House.

Join us for food, drinks, giveaways, and much more. Get to know your BCFPE executive board and fellow union brothers and sisters.

Hosted by your BCFPE Executive Board.

Join us on Tuesday, January 13, 2015.
Stop by anytime between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm.

305 West Chesapeake Ave., Suite L-30
Towson, Maryland, 21204
Visitor and street parking available.

For more information, please contact Lisa Citizen at lcitizen@aft-maryland.org.
Click here for the event flyer.

Happy Holidays from the AFT-Maryland Family

Members of our locals celebrate the holidays in many ways. On Friday, December 5th, members of the City Union of Baltimore gathered for their annual holiday party and program at the IBEW Local 24 Union Hall in Baltimore.

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Holiday Baskets 2014

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Many thanks to our members who came out to help with the Metropolitan Baltimore Council AFL-CIO Holiday Baskets program for Union members who are suffering financial hardship. On Tues., Dec. 16, 2014, BCFPE and City Union of Baltimore members helped to organize and stuff baskets for families.

AFTMD joins rally for Social Security and Medicare

AFT Maryland affiliates including members of the Baltimore Teachers Union and the City Union of Baltimore joined with AFT National and other labor unions and progressive organizations at a Sept. 18 rally on Capitol Hill to protect seniors' hard earned benefits. Speakers included Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Progressive Caucus Co-Chair Keith Ellison (D-MN).

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BCFPE Election: Official Ballots mailed 9/9/14

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Please be on the lookout for the BCFPE envelope marked: OFFICIAL ELECTION BALLOT ENCLOSED. Follow the election instructions closely and vote for your BCFPE Executive Board Nominees!

Effective August 1, 2014 the new BCFPE Union Office address will be:

305 West Chesapeake Ave.
Suite L 30
Towson, MD 21204

Delegates from AFT-Maryland local affiliates traveled to Los Angeles, California, July 11-15, 2014 to attend and participate in AFT's biennial national Convention. #AFT14

Maryland locals represented include the Baltimore Teachers Union, Maryland Professional Employees Council, AFT Healthcare-Maryland, Baltimore County Federation of Public Employees, Baltimore County Federation of Public Health Nurses, and the City Union of Baltimore.