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Reflecting on the importance of education to "lift us up in life," U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.) in his column in the current issue of the Baltimore Afro-American praises AFT executive vice president Lorretta Johnson as a heroine in the field.

 

A dozen nurses, paramedics and EMTs who are members of the AFT-affiliated Vermont Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals (VFNHP), as well as doctors and an AFT national representative, are leaving for Haiti on Jan. 20 to provide much-needed medical assistance for the victims of the Jan. 12 earthquake. Members of the medical team work at Fletcher Allen Health Care, an alliance of the University of Vermont's medical and nursing schools.

Support AFT-Maryland's plan to protect public services, save jobs and Invest in Maryland.

AFT Healthcare -Maryland and MPEC limit layoffs!

The Maryland Profession Employees Council (MPEC), AFT-Healthcare, and others forge an agreement that protects state workers healthcare benefits.

In a major speech Jan. 12 at the National Press Club, AFT president Randi Weingarten unveiled a serious and comprehensive reform plan to ensure great teaching, taking on systems that have been ingrained in public education for more than a century.
When you go to the AFT's public Web site, you will find a new, improved and totally redesigned site. The redesign—the first in more than five years—involves more than just an updated, more attractive design. The site includes improved navigation and lots of new features that not only will make it easier to find what you're looking for but also to share your voice and opinions on important issues in a variety of ways. One thing you will notice is the prominence throughout of AFT members' quotes and faces.

Starting in late January, AFT members across the country will start receiving their new AFT membership cards in the mail. Once you receive your card—the entire mailing is scheduled to be completed by late February—you will want to validate it on the members section of the new AFT Web site. That will give you not only access to exclusive members-only discounts on retail shopping, entertainment, travel, magazine subscriptions, mortgage services and insurance, but also the chance to win prizes, including $500.

There are two ways the Maryland legislature can balance the state's budget. Which plan do you choose?

Welcome back!

I hope your holiday season was restful and fun-filled. Our affiliates and staff are back at work also and are determined to make 2010 a productive year for our union members.The following are brief reports on the activities of our AFT-Maryland affiliates:

Baltimore Teachers Union—The BTU Civil, Human, and Women's Rights Committee invites all BTU members to attend the Annual Martin Luther King, Jr., Prayer Breakfast. The breakfast will be held Saturday, January 23, 2010, at 8:30 a,m, at the BTU office, 5800 Metro Drive in Baltimore, Second Floor. January 29-30, 2010, the 23rd Annual Paraprofessional Educational Conference will be held at the Baltimore Convention Center. This year's conference theme is "Paraprofessionals Meeting Reform Challenges Today in Education." All Baltimore City Public School System paraprofessional educators are encouraged to attend. For information on these events, contact BTU at 410-358-6600.

 City Union of Baltimore—CUB President Brenda Clayburn has been named a recipient of the Thurgood Marshall Legacy Award. The award is bestowed on those who are recognized for superior community service by the NAACP. President Clayburn was specifically honored for her work with the Baltimore City Police Department and the Druid Park Drive Community Association. Clayburn received the award last year during the 2009 NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet.

Baltimore County Federation of Public Employees—BCFPE President John Ripley continues to fight for the 2 percent COLA increase that was budgeted by Baltimore County, but that still is being withheld from Pay Schedule I employees. President Ripley reminds his members that the union is working to get all 1,700 Pay Schedule I employees their past due COLA increases. Last year, the BCFPE Negotiations Committee accepted  the 2 percent COLA, but rejected what the union deemed a baseless "take-back" of a twenty-year-old provision that union members considered a hard-won right. The union stands ready to address any legitimate concerns the county has regarding the provision, President Ripley says, but, for the good of all employees, the baseless take-back of this provision or any other will not be accepted.

Maryland Professional Employees Council— George Myers retained his position as MPEC President as a result of the elections held December 17th, 2009. Jim Dooley was elected Treasurer and Virginina (Ginny) Walsh was elected Chief Steward. John Wilson was elected Eastern Regional Vice President, Maria Mathias, Central Region Vice President, and William Wailing was elected Western Region Vice President.

Let's make this a productive and successful New Union Year!

 

 

 

 

 

 

AFT-Maryland is issuing a petition to be signed by state workers advocating compensation for the recent job cuts.

State Revenue Options in the current fiscal crisis: a resource guide. See where Maryland stands financially and what we can do to move away from this crisis.

 

 

Here's how we can prevent further cutbacks, layoffs, and furloughs for state workers!

 

AFT-Maryland's healthcare and professional affiliate unions reach tentative agreements.



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