Union building representative at Burns Latino Studies Academy Mary Russell was among the members to urge the legislature to adopt recommendations in the recent school paraprofessionals staffing study. Click here to read her testimony.
AFT Healthcare-MD Local #5197 has filed an Unfair Labor Practice complaint with the Maryland Public Employee Labor Relations Board over the State's implementation of the Registered Nurse signing bonus and retention bonus that was negotiated between the Union and the State in the 2014-2015 MOU (collective bargaining agreement).
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Maryland Senate voted unanimously Thursday for the state’s $40 billion budget.
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Click here to view legislative issues pertaining to MCEA. Our lobbyist is Rose Wertz.
At the Area IV Advisory Council meeting in February, Mike Keeney reported that the Voluntary Separation Program (VSP) has been announced. This is an effort to encourage employees to retire.
Melissa Lake and Shannon Jeter, both teachers at Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School and members of the Baltimore Teachers Union, talk about going to Annapolis to advocate for Public Schools and their students.
BCFPE will be holding informational meetings regarding the County/Union 12-hour shift proposals for 9-1-1 Center employees.
WE ARE FIGHTING TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS
Stop by and get the facts - Tues. March 31st. See flyer for times and location: Click here for the flyer.
The 9-1-1 Center is distributing a county survey regarding implementation of the 12-hour shift proposals. Click here for a copy of what is being proposed.
((( WE URGE EMPLOYEES TO STOP BY ON MARCH 31 BEFORE TAKING THE COUNTY SURVEY )))
NYSUT members need to make sure that Assembly Democrats stand firm during budget negotiation.
The Spring Luncheon will be held at the Smithtown Landing Country Club on Wednesday, April 29th at 12 noon.The cost is $27.50 per person.
