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President's Corner, Fall 2014

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The days are getting shorter, temperatures are chillier, and the leaves are changing color. Enjoy autumn! And DON'T FORGET TO VOTE!

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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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.

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AFT-MD locals support Postal Workers in Los Angeles

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Maryland delegates represented Baltimore Teachers Union, BCFPE, BCFPHN, City Union of Baltimore, MPEC, and AFT Healthcare-Maryland.

MPEC COPE Announces Primary Endorsements

MPEC’s Committee on Political Education (COPE) has refined its candidate endorsement process and is proud to announce the endorsement of former Executive Board Secretary, Bill Marker, for State Delegate in District 40. Bill is one of the charter members of MPEC and has 20 years of service as a State of Maryland employee. He also brings many years of service to his community.

MPEC has also endorsed Dr. Marvin "Doc" Cheatham for State Delegate in District 40. Doc has many years of experience and service to the community. They both made clear their commitment to their constituency and all the

Join your union sisters and brothers as we watch the three democratic candidates for governor– Heather Mizeur, Doug Gansler, and Labor-endorsed Anthony Brown – engage in the final debate before the primary election. Food and soft drinks will be provided.

Monday, June 2, 2014
6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Baltimore Teachers Union
5800 Metro Drive, Baltimore, MD 21215

Please call Todd Reynolds at AFT-Maryland (410-764-3030) by May 29th to RSVP.

Click here for the event flyer.

Election Judges Needed for 6/24/14 Primary

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On behalf of the Labor Commissioner, please find attached information concerning Election Judges needed for the upcoming Gubernatorial Primary Election. (CLICK HERE for the Flyer.)

Workers' Issues In the News

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Assembly to consider 'death with dignity,' charter school bills this week

The Baltimore Sun, 03/23/15

Lawmakers call for change on city schools leave pay

The Baltimore Sun, 03/23/15

Solidarity wins at Rutgers

SocialistWorker.org, 03/23/15

Baltimore schools paying millions in additional income

The Baltimore Sun, 03/22/15

Gov. Hogan’s charter bill is in trouble; Md. lawmakers striking key provisions

The Washington Post, 03/22/15

Governor Scott Walker vs. Unions

Huffington Post, 03/22/15

Gov. Bruce Rauner's Anti-Union Proposal Illegal, Illinois Attorney General Says

Huffington Post, 03/21/15

ELECTION RESULTS

The May 8th Election results are as follows:

President - Maria Mathias
Vice President - Bill Walling
Secretary - Lisa Levy
Treasurer - Al Dyer
Chief Stewart - Jerry Smith

Regional Vice Presidents:
Eastern Region - Rick Morin
Central Region - Jewel Freeman-Scott
Western Region - Clara Robinson-El

Congratulations to all officers!

AFL-CIO Labor Kick-Off & Canvass

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