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2018 - 2020 contract distribution to members

The new contracts will be distributed to members in worksite meetings taking place during the month of March.  These will be available to full members of MPEC.  Not a full member?  It's easy to become one now!  It takes just 3 minutes to sign up on line!


Can't wait to review the contract?  It's easy to  review at the contract online!

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February Steward Training

[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_original","fid":"52046","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","style":"width: 100%; margin-top: 4px; margin-bottom: 4px;"}}]]Stewards are the lifeline of public employees unions and that is no different for state workers in Maryland. The Maryland Professional Employees Council (MPEC)  and AFT Healthcare-Maryland (AFTHCMD) brought together a host of activists and leaders for an important stewards’ training on Friday, February 23, 2018. Jacqueline Raines of MPEC was the lead facilitator for the day but the staff of both organizations played a vital role in preparing the stewards for their duties. 33 professionals from MPEC and 11 healthcare professionals attended the training.

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Know Your Contract: Tuition Reimbursement

The Maryland Professional Employees recent contract provides $500 in tuition reimbursement per year for union members.  This can be found in Article 18 Section 4 of our contract!

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President Jerry Smith and Governor Hogan sign MPEC 2018-2020 contract

On February 14, 2018, MPEC President Jerry Smith and the MPEC Bargaining team attended a ceremonial signing ceremony in the Governor's office.See Photos

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2018 Steward Leadership Training Program

Call to Action!  Are you up to P.A.R.?  Purpose *Action * Results

The Maryland Professional Employees Council (MPEC) is proud to announce its official Steward Leadership Training Program. (SLTP).  MPEC is currently recruiting worksite leaders to serve as Agency and Floor Stewards.  The SLTP has been developed and designed to prepare and sustain a pool of empowered and well-informed leaders committed to protecting professionals' rights. 

Criteria for Steward Leadership

Must be a permanent employee

No substantiated disciplinary actions for misconduct or poor work performance

Meets Standards or

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MPEC Contract Ratified

This morning ballots were counted for our Tentative Agreement.  The  2018 - 2020 contract for the Maryland Professional Employees Council was ratified with an 88% vote.  The vote count was 479 in support of the contract and 63 rejecting the contract.  The three witnesses to the vote count were President Jerry Smith, Chief Steward Ronnie Myers and Al Dyer.  The count was completed by AFT National Staff Jennifer Porcari and Destiny Turnboe. 

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