Convention 2024:
Real Solutions for Maryland Labor and Communities
The AFT Maryland Triennial Convention for 2024 "Real Solutions for Maryland Labor and Communities" will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024, beginning at 8:30 a.m.
See below for important information about the event and check back regularly for updates.
Important Dates and Deadlines
| Apr 18, 2024 | Convention Call - no less than 30 calendar days prior to the convention |
| Apr 29, 2024 | Constitutional Amendments or Resolutions |
| May 03, 2024 | Convention Call Challenge - within 15 days of issuance of the convention call |
| May 06, 2024 | Nominations Period Begins |
| May 08, 2024 | Notice of Delegate Name |
| May 10, 2024 | Nominations Period Closes |
| May 15, 2024 | Per Capita Payments Paid Through March 2024 |
| May 16, 2024 by Noon |
Modifications to Delegate / Alternate Lists |
| May 18, 2024 | Convention Business Sessions |
| May 18, 2024 | Election of Officers |
Convention Schedule
See the Convention program book for the updated schedule (below, or click here).
2024 AFT Maryland Convention Rules of Conduct
Click here for the Rules of Conduct for the 2024 AFT Maryland Triennial Convention: https://aftmd.us/convention2024-rules
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 (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 electronically, pursuant to 2024 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 2024 AFT-Maryland Convention Election Rules:
2024 AFT Maryland Convention Election Rules
Rules Governing the 2024 Election of Officers of AFT-Maryland: https://aftmd.us/convention2024-electionrules
Nominations Form
Nominations form will be available between May 6, 2024, 9:00 a.m. through May 10, 2024, 5:00 p.m.
Officer Nomination Form: https://aftmd.us/convention2024-nominations
[Nominations are now closed.]
COPE Raffle for Delegates
Make a contribution to AFT Maryland COPE
- - - And Enter to Win!
The best way to be sure we elect pro-education and pro-public employee candidates to public office is by supporting AFT Maryland COPE today with your contribution.
As part of a special offer, any convention delegate who contributes during the convention to AFT Maryland COPE will be entered into a 50/50 drawing. You can donate in person with cash or online at http://aftmd.us/aftmdcope. For every $5 donated during the convention (up to $50) you will receive one entry for the drawing. The winner will be announced at the close of Convention and must be present to win.
Convention Program
AFT-Maryland 2024 Triennial State Convention Program
Click here to download a PDF copy of the program book.
Questions?
Contact the Convention Committee at convention2024@aftmd.org.