Resources on COVID-19

AFT and AFT-Maryland are focused on the health and safety of our members and communities. Members can stay connected with information and obtain resources by by calling AFT's outbreak line at 800-900-2343 or by sending an email to outbreak@aft.org. 

Below is a list of resources on the web for members and community as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, including links to the US CDC, Maryland Dept. of Health, AFT National's links for Nurses & Health Professionals, Public Employees, Educators & School Support Staff, and Higher Ed Faculty & Staff. There are also links to the AFL-CIO's resources, Union Plus hardship help, OSHA, and the WHO

Union leaders should make information requests on the employers’ infection control plan and occupational health preparedness plan. See AFT's guidance documents at https://www.aft.org/coronavirus (blue box on the right).

Resources for Workers during COVID-19 pandemic

• US Center for Disease Control
  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
   
• Maryland Department of Health
  https://phpa.health.maryland.gov/Pages/Novel-coronavirus.aspx
   
• Baltimore City Health Department
  https://health.baltimorecity.gov/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov
   
• AFT
  https://www.aft.org/coronavirus

  • AFT Rapid Response Team (AFT Members Only)
    COVID-19 Resources:  9am-6pm * 7 days a week
    (800) 900-2343 or outbreak@aft.org

  • AFT COVID-19 Grief Counseling:  All members, active and retired, and eligible immediate family members will have the opportunity to speak with a licensed, Master’s level counselor if a death occurs as the result of COVID-19. 
    https://traumacoverage.com/aft/grief-counseling

  • AFT Nurses and Health Professional members and employers: Get information about what nurses and health professionals can do to safeguard against the virus.
    https://www.aft.org/covid19-hc
     
  • Educators and school support staff: What teachers, paraprofessionals, school nurses and custodians can do to safeguard against the virus. 
    https://www.aft.org/coronavirus/educators
     
  • Public employees: Recommendations for infection control, and site-specific facility planning and preparation.
    https://www.aft.org/covid-19-information-and-resources-public-employees
     
  • Higher education faculty and staff: Now is a good time for higher education institutions to review and evaluate their current infection control practices.
    https://www.aft.org/covid-19-information-and-resources-higher-education
     
  • Visit https://www.aft.org/coronavirus for up-to-date PDF factsheet downloads on topics about dealing with COVID-19 in the workplace and at home, mental health resources, workers’ rights FAQs, best practices during this crisis, and more

• Union Plus Hardship Help
  https://www.unionplus.org/hardship-help/union-plus-hardship-help-benefits?union=AFT

• AFL-CIO
  https://aflcio.org/covid-19
   
• OSHA
  https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/covid-19/index.html
   
• WHO
  http://who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
   
• Stimulus Package effects for members
  http://md.aft.org/covid19/stimulus-package-effects-members
   
• Special Health Insurance Enrollment Periods Extended in Maryland
  http://md.aft.org/covid19/special-health-insurance-enrollment-periods-extended
   
• Department of Labor – Unemployment Resources (Maryland)
  https://www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/unemployment.shtml
   
• Maryland Senior Call Check program
  http://md.aft.org/covid19/maryland-senior-call-check-program
   
• Childcare for Essential Personnel in Maryland
  http://md.aft.org/covid19/childcare-essential-personnel
   
• 2020 Elections: Voting by Mail in Maryland
  http://md.aft.org/political-action/voting-mail
   
• AFT-Maryland Open Letter to Gov. Hogan in response to COVID-19
  http://md.aft.org/political-action/open-letter-gov-hogan-response-covid-19
   
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More from AFT:

https://www.aft.org/coronavirus