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Baltimore County Federation of Public Employees (BCFPE) trained a new group of stewards in the union’s office on Tuesday May 23, 2017. The stewards learned a lot about their union and its function. Many of them told stories of workplace bullying and harassment from superiors while also noting the difference in the behavior of management when a union official was present and when one was not. Those in attendance came from a number of county agencies including corrections and the 911 call center.

AFT-Maryland Field Staff Representative Frank Pratka led the morning portion of events which also

At its May 4 meeting, the BCFPE Board approved the following appointments to the Elections Committee:

• Graceann Rehbein, Health Department
• Jerlena Rhodes, Corrections
• Samantha English, 911 Center
• Tishawn Usiade, Health Department, Alternate

The Committee will meet throughout the summer to oversee the election of officers this fall.

The Board also approved the following to attend Union Steward Training on May 23:

• Sarah Witcher, EPS
• Ivy Perez, DPW
• Lorraine Johnson, Police Department
• Graceann Rehbein, Health Department
• Jacqueline Moore-Williams, Health Dept.
• Rochelle Underwood, Health Dept.
• Travis Bond, DOC
• Ada

BALTIMORE COUNTY
FEDERATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Wednesday, February 8, 2016
6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.

BCFPE OFFICE
305 W. Chesapeake Avenue, Suite L 30
Towson, MD 21204

BCFPE UNION UPDATE

• New FY2017 thru FY2019 MOU
• Healthcare UPDATE
• General State of the Union UPDATE
• Union Member Legal Benefits UPDATE

(Refreshments will be provided)

MEETING IS FOR UNION MEMBERS ONLY
MUST BRING VALID PHOTO I.D.

BALTIMORE COUNTY FEDERATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES
AFL-CIO LOCAL #4883
305 W. Chesapeake Ave., Suite L-30, Towson, MD 21204
Phone: 410-296-1875 ~ Fax: 410-296-1879
jripley@aft-maryland.org   bcfpe.md

In the spirit of giving, consistent with the holiday season, members of the Baltimore County Federation of Public Employees (BCFPE) joined with AFL-CIO sisters and brothers to aid in the distribution of food and toys to families in need during the holiday season. President John Ripley and others were a part of the team putting together packages and handing out food and toys leading up to the Christmas Holiday.

Joining President Ripley at the event were Brian Reed and Arley Scott. Scott was able to offer resources to one AFL-CIO member that were beneficial to her and her child. The group worked

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