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BCFPE President Ripley and Executive Board’s Decisive Action Dodges Layoffs, Furloughs, and Pay Cuts

The BCFPE membership voted to approve the FY2021 contract by a 94.1% vote, guaranteeing no layoffs, no furloughs, and guaranteed funding of steps and longevity. These guarantees are not promised to our State Union brothers and sisters who potentially face:

  • Permanent elimination of PINs (jobs)
  • 5% Loss in Wages and Benefits
  • Elimination of previously negotiated salary increases and cost-of-living adjustments
  • Greater employee contribution to their health insurance plans (which translates to a cut in take home pay)
  • Adjusting rules to limit when workers qualify for overtime pay

Source: Unions: Hogan admin

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Important Notice: Contract Ratification Results June 2020

RATIFICATION VOTE 06/18/2020. Please see the attached copy of the results from the ratification vote which took place between June 16-18, 2020. The vote was facilitated through ElectionBuddy, Inc. and based on the results, the BCFPE contract was ratified by 94.1% vote. Thank you to everyone who participated in the contract ratification.

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BCFPE 2020 Election Committee Announced

The BCFPE Executive Board has announced volunteers to serve on the Elections Committee for BCFPE's upcoming 2020 officer and delegate elections:

  • Rick Steinhauser, 911 Center - Elections Committee Chair
  • Margaret Jarboe, Health Department
  • Amy Thompson, 911 Center
  • Kaitlyn Neumeister, 911 Center - Alternate

To contact the Elections Committee, email: bcfpe2020elections@gmail.com.

Please note this is a mail-in election. If your address information is not up to date, you will not receive a ballot for the election. If you have moved or are unsure if BCFPE has your correct address please contact Frank Pratka

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Correctional Appreciation Week

BCFPE President John Ripley and the Executive Board would like to thank Baltimore County Correctional Personnel for their service every day and offer special recognition during National Correctional Appreciation Week. Our Correctional Professionals stand a post fearlessly every day and faithfully protect the citizens of Baltimore County.  Corrections has long been considered a silent partner in Public Safety but during this pandemic, they have further proven their partnership by continuing to demonstrate they are a true pillar of the Baltimore County Public Safety System. Thank you for your

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Face Masks for BCFPE Union Members

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The masks curbside pickup will be available as follows:

  • Friday, April 17, 2020 from 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
     
  • Monday, April 20, 2020 all day, from 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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Telecommunicators Week

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Tentative Agreement between BCFPE and County

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BCFPE Election Committee Volunteers Needed

Pursuant to the BCFPE constitution, if you are a member in good standing and wish to, you may volunteer for the Election Committee to accept nominations for Board Members. Please submit your name to Frank Pratka at fpratka@aftmd.org by May 7, 2020. The BCFPE Executive Board will make the selection of committee members.

Please contact Frank Pratka at AFT-Maryland, fpratka@aftmd.org with any questions you may have concerning volunteering for the Committee.

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BCFPE Holds General Membership Meeting - Feb 2020

Members gathered in the union office for the BCFPE general membership meeting. After snacking on meatballs, chicken nuggets, a fruit platter, and cookies, those in attendance got down to the business of the union. The membership meeting was made up of a diverse cross-section of the bargaining unit. President John Ripley noted that reclassification is an important issue for many in the union. He also noted that most often, reclassification doesn’t come from negotiations but rather reviews of job classifications by the county government.

The union is currently in negotiations with the county

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BCFPE and the Polar Bear Plunge

Union leaders often make sacrifices. The sacrifice isn’t always wading into nearly freezing water, but that’s what Baltimore County Federation of Public Employees President John Ripley and his team did in the 2020 MSP Polar Bear Plunge. The BCFPE team raised money for the athletes who compete with Special Olympics Maryland. All told, Team BCFPE Local 4883 Labor for Love raised more than $5,300. President Ripley alone raised more than $2,500.

In addition to President Ripley, VP Adam Hendrix also participated in the plunge along with both of their families. President Ripley’s wife Mary solicited

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