Workers Memorial Day: April 28th
Every year on April 28, the unions of the AFL-CIO observe Workers Memorial Day to remember those who have suffered and died on the job and to renew union efforts for safe workplaces.
Working America Launches “Fix My Job”
Working America, AFL-CIO's community affiliate, is launching a new site, www.FixMyJob.com, where workers will have a resource for getting more information and where they can raise concerns about workplace issues—privately.
AFT Healthcare, AFT Public Employees to Sponsor Joint Conference
AFT Healthcare and AFT Public Employees will sponsor their 2013 Joint Conference April 25-27 at the Hilton Baltimore Hotel in Baltimore, Maryland.
Maryland Senate Committee Passes New School Construction Bill
After winning a 107-30 vote in the Maryland House of Delegates last week, the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee unanimously passed the Baltimore City School Construction bill March 27.
AFT-Maryland Executive Board Meets
The Executive Board of the American Federation of Teachers held its first meeting of 2013 March19.
Baltimore School Construction Bill Passes in the House
The Baltimore City Public Schools Construction and Revitalization Act of 2013 was passed in the Maryland House of Delegates March 20, but only after having been completely rewritten by Maryland legislators.