The AFT-Maryland Triennial Convention for 2021, "Continuing the Fight for Democracy: Labor Unions, Organizing and Collective Bargaining", will be held virtually from Friday, May 21, 2021 through Saturday, May 22, 2021.
See below for important information about the event, and check back regularly for updates.
Important Dates and Deadlines
| April 21, 2021 | Convention Call sent to local Presidents |
| May 1, 2021 | Constitutional Amendments or Resolutions |
| May 6, 2021 | Convention Call Challenges |
| May 10, 2021 | Nominations Period Begins |
| May 11, 2021 | Notice of Delegate Names |
| May 18, 2021 | Per Capita Payments Paid Through March 2021 |
| May 20, 2021 | Nominations Period Closes |
| May 20, 2021 | Modifications to Delegate/Alternate lists |
| May 21-22, 2021 | Convention Business Sessions (VIRTUAL) |
| Post-Convention | Election of Officers by Mail Ballot |
Convention Schedule
Click here for the schedule for the AFT-Maryland 2021 Virtual Convention, which outlines the order of business and program can be found here: http://aftmd.us/conv2021agenda
2021 AFT-Maryland Convention Rules of Conduct
Click here for the Rules of Conduct for the 2021 AFT-Maryland Virtual Convention: http://aftmd.us/conv2021rulesofconduct
Nominations and Election of Officers
Nominations for the offices of President, Secretary-Treasurer, five (5) Area Vice Presidents, one (1) Retiree Vice President and six (6) At Large Vice Presidents will be accepted via electronic means (see form below).
In order to be nominated to serve in any of the offices set forth above, an individual must be a member in good standing. The election will be conducted via US Mail pursuant to 2021 AFT-Maryland Convention Election Rules. The election will be administered by BallotPoint Election Services. All delegates and nominees for office are responsible for thoroughly familiarizing themselves with the 2021 AFT-Maryland Convention Election Rules.
2021 AFT-Maryland Convention Election Rules
Click here for: Rules Governing the 2021 Election of Officers of AFT-Maryland: https://aftmd.us/2021electionrules
Nominations Form
Nominations form will be available between May 10, 2021, 9:00 a.m. through May 20, 2021, 5:00 p.m.
Click here for: Officer Nomination Form: https://aftmd.us/2021nominations
Convention Program
Click here for a digital copy: AFT-Maryland 2021 Virtual Triennial State Convention Program: http://aftmd.us/convention2021program
Questions?
Contact the Convention Committee at convention2021@aftmd.org.