We have resources for our members and community members to make their plans to vote in the upcoming 2026 General Election.

Join with AFT Maryland members for a Member Action Day, Saturday, October 17, 2026, from noon to 4:00 p.m. We will gather at AFT Maryland headquarters at 21 Governors Court, Windsor Mill, MD 21244 for an afternoon of bringing union members together for food, music, family fun, learning, and civic engagement!

PRIZES! Did we mention there will be prizes?! Participants will have a chance to win tickets to a Ravens game, to Hamilton at the Hippodrome Theater, or for a family trip to Hershey Park! 

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We are deeply saddened by the passing of our beloved friend, colleague, and fellow union member, Carolyn Caulk-Smith, who transitioned from labor to reward on September 9, 2026, at the age of 82.

Even in retirement, Carolyn remained devoted to the labor movement, serving as an officer of the Baltimore Teachers Union Retiree Chapter and on the executive board of AFT Maryland. She could always be counted on to lend a hand.

Her influence will live on in all who knew her. Our love and support go out to her family, friends, and colleagues.

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Join AFT Maryland for a Community Trunk-or-Treat!

AFT Maryland invites families to celebrate Halloween with our Community Trunk-or-Treat! Bring the kids, wear your costumes, and enjoy an afternoon of fun, treats, and community.

When: Saturday, October 31, 2026, noon to 4:00 pm
Where: Armistead Gardens Elementary/Middle School
5001 E Eager Street, Baltimore, MD 21205

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Every day, 9-1-1 Specialists stand on the front lines of emergency response. They are the calm voices in the storm, guiding residents through crises and dispatching crucial aid to police, fire, and EMS personnel. Yet, despite the relentless demands and mandatory overtime of their jobs, federal law treats them differently than the first responders they support.

The Baltimore County Federation of Public Employees (BCFPE), Local 4883, alongside AFT Maryland, is pushing for a federal reform to fix an outdated law and give our 9-1-1 workforce the compensatory (comp) time they deserve.

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Maryland Governor Wes Moore held a Labor Day event honoring union members who work in public service, and we're proud that several AFT Maryland members were part of the program. From 911 specialists to teachers, health department staff to parole hearing officers, these members keep Maryland running.

AFT Maryland President Kenya Campbell and City Union of Baltimore President Antoinette Ryan-Johnson joined in celebrating them.

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