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The votes are in and have been counted…………….. I am pleased to announce that OUR VERY OWN Michael Morris has won the 2012 AFT Public Employee Division Everyday Hero!
One of our own (BCFPE, AFT-Maryland, AFL-CIO and a Baltimore County Government Employee/Volunteer) HAS MADE IT TO THE SEMI-FINALISTS ROUND!
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As many of you are aware, BCFPE and two other locals, AFSCME and FOP, were unable to reach settlement on the extension language that was requested by the County that included concessions. We are continuing negotiations with the County to resolve these issues and feel confident that we will be able to reach a new contract before FY2013. BCFPHN was not requested to make the same concessions being asked of the other unions in return for layoff and furlough protections. (Click title to read more) |
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The AFL-CIO has launched its 2012 AFL-CIO Executive Paywatch site—now called CEO Pay and the 99%—which includes the most comprehensive data available on 2011 executive pay. All the data available is searchable by industry, by state and by the top 100 highest-paid CEOs.
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An open letter to Maryland State Governor Martin O'Malley from AFT-Maryland President, Marietta English. The letter expresses concern and disappointment with the inability of our political leaders to reach agreement over our state budget. 23 counties and the city of Baltimore will lose over $260 million, with the impact hitting hardest in areas that are most reliant on state revenues and that can least afford the reductions. Everyday people will be affected in every way. |
AFL-CIO Union night at Camden Yards is on Friday, June 22, 2012.
Join US at the YARD to see the Orioles v. Washington Nationals.
Click to read more about AFL-CIO Union Night at Camden Yards. |
Click title above for NEW no-cost service for members |
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BCFPE led the way with other county unions to secure binding arbitration for all general County employee's bargaining units. Now the effort has paid off with the County council passing the Bill 66-11 on October 17, 2011. (click title to read more) |
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Due to the challenging economic duress we are currently experiencing, the BCFPE Executive Board has voted unanimously to absorb the pass-through increase (AFT, AFT-Maryland) at this time. (click title to read more) |
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Click above for the September 27, 2011 BCFPE Executive Board Election Results.
Special thanks to the Election Committee who worked hard to make the BCFPE elections successful! |
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President Ripley names the FY2013 Negotiation Team. |
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The BCFPE Executive Board voted to approve a fifteen dollar (15.00) stipend for any new BCFPE Member. |
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FPE Executive Board Meeting |
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The United States Department of Justice is investigating whether Baltimore County’s use of the Authorization for Release of Medical Information form and/or requiring certain medical examinations and inquiries is unlawful and in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION |
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Young Unionist wanted to help mold our future tomorrows. Click here to read more about how you can get involved. |
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BCFPE is focused on strengthening and protecting our collective bargaining power. During this current economic crisis, it is imperative that you stay informed. We need to maintain a readiness status so we can quickly mobilize, rally and be heard, in the event negotiations breakdown and/or our benefits come unnecessarily under attack. |
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Many studies over the years have documented the need for smoother transitions from prekindergarten to the elementary level. A new AFT report reinforces that conclusion—and does it in a manner that puts frontline voices at the heart of the dialogue.
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The citizens of Ohio took back their state with a historic vote on Nov. 8 to repeal Senate Bill 5. The vote, which marks the first time that the collective bargaining rights of public employees have been upheld on a statewide ballot, sends a clear signal that Ohioans will not sit idly by while politicians scapegoat hard-working public employees for an economic crisis they did not create.
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