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Happy Holidays from the AFT-Maryland Family

Members of our locals celebrate the holidays in many ways. On Friday, December 5th, members of the City Union of Baltimore gathered for their annual holiday party and program at the IBEW Local 24 Union Hall in Baltimore.

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On Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014, AFT-Maryland joined with tens of thousands of concerned citizens from across the nation to demand JUSTICE FOR ALL. The march led by the National Action Network and the National Urban League called attention to the recent deaths of unarmed African-American men and women at the hands of law enforcement. The rally pressed local, state, and federal officials to seek justice for the victims.

Among those in attendance who spoke were the families of Tamir Rice, Eric Garner, and Michael Brown, all unarmed and killed in police custody. AFT-Maryland and members from the AFT

Attention members of AFT-Maryland affiliated locals! The 2015 Legislative Session is almost here, and we're asking our members about their priorities regarding legislative issues which impact them in their workplace and community. If you're a member, please follow this link to take the brief survey.

You spoke, we listened! Last year, stemming from this legislative priorities survey, members made clear that legislation to assure public employees worked in a safe environment was a priority. As a result, the AFT-Maryland helped pass The Workplace Violence Prevention Act, the bill that established

Justice For All March #justice4all

AFT is joining with the National Action Network for their Justice for All March #justice4all. Saturday, Dec. 13th, 2014. AFT-Maryland will be providing BUS TRANSPORTATION FROM BALTIMORE. See below for details.

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Statement on Missouri grand jury verdict

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"It saddens me that the grand jury decided not to indict Darren Wilson in the shooting death of unarmed teenager Michael Brown. I urge all who protest to engage in civil disobedience... Read

Institute on School-Community Partnerships

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The Family League of Baltimore, the Coalition for Community Schools, and the Maryland Equity Project are presenting the Institute on School-Community Partnerships: Sustaining High-Impact School-Community Partnerships on Thursday, Nov. 20th at the University of Maryland School of Social Work.

Education Subcommittee, Baltimore Delegation

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Marietta English (President, AFT-Maryland and Baltimore Teachers Union) spoke before the Education Sub-Committee of the Baltimore Delegation Saturday, November 15, 2014. She addressed topics such as a hybrid school board (elected & appointed), funding for Baltimore City schools, and the proliferation of Community Schools across the city.

WATCH: Video from the 10/27 Rally at City Hall for Community Schools

AFT has put together a great video on the 10/21/14 rally at Baltimore City Hall in support of Community Schools. Parents, students, teachers and community members gathered in front of City Hall to demand funding to expand community schools in Baltimore. Check it out on their YouTube channel:

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President English on the election of Larry Hogan

AFT-Maryland President Marietta English has released the following statement on the election of Larry Hogan as governor of Maryland:

"While I am disappointed that Anthony Brown did not prevail as Maryland's next Governor, I want to thank everyone who volunteered, voted, or helped to get out the vote. I know Larry Hogan's stunning win is a shock to many and could have serious consequences for educators, public employees, and healthcare workers in Maryland. However we look forward to working with Governor-elect Hogan and ultimately continuing the fight to Reclaim the Promise of Public Education

Dr. Lorretta Johnson helps AFT-MD get out the vote

Dr. Lorretta Johnson, AFT Secretary-Treasurer and past president of AFT-Maryland, hit the polls in Baltimore on Election Day to help AFT-MD members and staff get out the vote in Maryland.

Pictured here is Dr. Johnson in "The Mighty 45th" district with Delegate Cheryl Glenn, who is running for re-election, along with one of our youngest volunteers (a family member of a City Union of Baltimore member).

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