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DUES INCREASE UPDATE

Due to the challenging economic duress we are currently experiencing, the BCFPE Executive Board has voted unanimously to absorb the pass-through increase (AFT, AFT-Maryland) at this time. (click title to read more)

BCFPE is Going Back to the Table

As many of you are aware, BCFPE and two other locals, AFSCME and FOP, were unable to reach settlement on the extension language that was requested by the County that included concessions. We are continuing negotiations with the County to resolve these issues and feel confident that we will be able to reach a new contract before FY2013. BCFPHN was not requested to make the same concessions being asked of the other unions in return for layoff and furlough protections. (Click title to read more)

911 Center Employee Survey Results ECT 1 v. ECT 2 Seniority Issue

Click about to review the September 2011 Survey Results

Baltimore County is not some third world dictatorship where the electorate can be ignored. Voters still have the last word in Towson — or at least, that's how a democracy is supposed to work……click above to send a message to the County Council!

BCFPE Elects New Officers

Click above for the September 27, 2011 BCFPE Executive Board Election Results.

Special thanks to the Election Committee who worked hard to make the BCFPE elections successful!

2011 Telecommunicator of the Year

CONGRATULATIONS to BCFPE members Amanda Condiff of the Baltimore County 911 Center who is a recipient of the 2011 Telecommunicator of the Year award. We are proud to see our fellow member’s hard work and professionalism recognized and appreciated!

On-The-Job and Fighting Hard To Protect Members 8

July 2011 A County Employee with 14 years of service is reinstated after being suspended pending termination. Union reaches an agreement with the County to have termination reduced to a reasonable suspension under well defined progressive discipline principles.

On-The-Job and Fighting Hard To Protect Members 7

April 2011 A County Employee with 15 years of service is reinstated after being suspended pending termination. Union reaches an agreement with the County to have termination reduced to a reasonable suspension under well defined progressive discipline principles.

On-The-Job and Fighting Hard To Protect Members 6

March 2011 A County Employee with 6 years of service is reinstated after being suspended pending termination. Discipline was immediately reduced to a reasonable three-day suspension with Union involvement.

SHIFT TRANSFER GRIEVANCE

Click above for more information about the shift transfer grievance and how you can help.