Join AFT-Maryland for a TRUNK or TREAT event!  Saturday, October 29, 2022 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. on the Arena Players Parking Lot 801 McCullough St., Baltimore, MD 21201 CLICK FOR MORE INFO MORE

Approaching the midterms elections, it may feel like our country is more divided than it has ever been. However, as union members working side-by-side with people from diverse backgrounds, we know that acknowledging and celebrating our differences doesn’t denigrate any of us. As a union of professionals, we also know how important accurate history is to the growth and development of a well functioning democracy and society.  That is why AFT-Maryland is taking a moment to acknowledge Indigenous People’s Day... CLICK to Read MORE

It is important for each of us to have moments to reflect, atone, and begin anew with a commitment to being a better person for ourselves, our families, our communities, and colleagues. In that spirit we can appreciate the ten days of awe, the period of introspection and repentance following Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. The time is punctuated by the holiday Yom Kippur.  The value of a diverse community of workers ... Click to Read MORE

Back to School Night is a great opportunity for a school and community to interact. Schools often have resources beyond educating students that parents and children alike can benefit from. Back to School Night at Eutaw-Marshburn Elementary exemplified that mutual relationship between the school and the community. AFT-Maryland participated in this event to provide additional resources to members who work at the school and the community in attendance.  Click to read MORE

Hispanic Heritage Month is one of the most diverse periods of celebration on our national calendar. This period is so rich because of the wide-range of Americans who have Hispanic ancestry. The month is a period of recognition for people whose ancestors come from far reaching places such as Spain, the Caribbean, Central and South America, and Mexico. The unique customs from each group enliven and enrich the American experience.  Click to read MORE