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AFT Healthcare-Maryland Statement on SCOTUS Decision in Janus v. AFSCME

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Today the Supreme Court's decision in the Janus v. AFSCME Council 31 case undermined the voice of public employees in the workplace by disregarding 40 years of legal precedent in the Abood Decision, and giving in to millionaires and billionaires who seek to quiet the voice of public workers. By doing this, they deny public sector employees here in the state of Maryland an...

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What you need to know about the latest Supreme Court case attacking working people

What is the Janus v. AFSCME case?

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case called Janus v. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Council 31 that is being pushed by wealthy corporations and right-wing politicians to eliminate our freedom to come together in unions to create a better life.

Belonging to a union helps working people gain the freedom to prosper. This freedom comes not only from making a good living, but also from work-life balance, the ability to take a loved one to the doctor or attend a parent-teacher conference without fear of losing your job, and

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2018 - 2020 Contract distribution to members!

New contracts will be distributed to full members through the month of March in a series of worksite meetings.  Not a member?  In just three minutes you can join online and become a full member of our union!  Sign up today!

Can't wait to review your contract?  You can see it on line on our webpage here!  

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2018 Steward Training

[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_original","fid":"52038","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","style":"width: 100%; margin-top: 4px; margin-bottom: 4px;"}}]]Stewards are the lifeline of public employees unions and that is no different for state workers in Maryland. AFT Healthcare-Maryland (AFTHCMD) and the Maryland Professional Employees Council (MPEC) brought together a host of activists and leaders for an important stewards’ training on Friday February 23, 2018. Jacqueline Raines of MPEC was the lead facilitator for the day but the staff of both organizations played a vital role in preparing the stewards for their duties. 33 professionals from MPEC and 11 healthcare professionals attended the training. 
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Know Your Contract: Tuition Reimbursement

The AFT Healthcare MD recent contract provides $500 in tuition reimbursement per year for union members.  This can be found in Article 18 Section 4 of our contract!

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AFTHC Maryland President Debra Perry and Governor Hogan sign 2018-2020 contract!

On February 14, 2018 AFT Healthcare President Debra Perry and Governor Hogan, along with our bargaining team, held a ceremonial signing ceremony for our contract at the Governor's office. See Photos!

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