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Nurses Take DC
Attention Healthcare workers! On Friday, May 5th, join the fight for safe and effective nurse to patient ratios! #NursesTakeDC is a nurse-driven movement to make safe nurse to patient ratios a reality for all nurses in the United States. This year, nurses will gather in Washington, DC for a National Rally to raise public awareness regarding the importance of safe nurse-to-patient ratios and to support pending legislation.
Members Lobby Night
The AFT Healthcare-Maryland and the Maryland Professional Employees Council (MPEC) locals were in Annapolis on Monday, March 20th to once again lobby delegates and senators on important issues affecting state workers. The membership turned out in an effort to be their own advocates on important issues.
Financial Workshop for Women's History Month
On Saturday, March 25, 2017 join us for a day of workshops focused on helping women take charge of their finances and plan for their futures.
Workshops:
- Basic financial literacy
- Managing debt and credit
- Retirement planning
- Navigating the world of business ownership
Members Lobby in Annapolis
MPEC and AFT Healthcare-Maryland gathered in Annapolis to once again call on the General Assembly and remind Governor Hogan to #InvestinMD. Members, staff, and leadership met with delegates and senators of the General Assembly to ensure they remember all of the indispensable services state employees provide for Marylanders.
Nominations for AFT Healthcare–Maryland
AFT Healthcare–Maryland union elections are upon us and a nominations notice has been mailed.
A nominations letter and form have been mailed to the last known address for AFT Healthcare Maryland members, so please do not discard this mail.
Anti-Bullying Workshop
On Saturday, October 29, 2016, AFT-Maryland invited members from its affiliated unions to take part in an anti-bullying workshop held at the Federation’s offices. Cliff Denby and Sandra Davis of the...
Baltimore Blast!
The Baltimore Blast has just announced that their home opener on November 11 will be MD State Employee Appreciation Night! Attached is the flyer with information about how to order tickets. The tickets to see the championship team are deeply discounted for State employees. The ticket cost is normally $22 and it will only be $10 for State employees. Family and friends will receive a $3 discount. Additionally, the Blast has arranged a pre-game meet and greet with the players. Go Blast!
Two Workshops for Healthcare Professionals
Attention Union Members! Don't miss these two workshops for Healthcare Professionals:
- Bullying in the Workplace (and what to do about it)
- How to Use Social Media (and not get fired)
Saturday, October 29, 2016
at the Baltimore Teachers Union
4701 Mt. Hope Drive, Baltimore
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Lunch to be Provided.
RSVP to Janell Edmonds at AFT-Maryland: (443) 320-4714 or jedmonds@aftmd.org.
AFT National Convention Wrap Up
The 2016 AFT National Convention in Minneapolis, MN was one for the ages. Not only was it the 100th anniversary of the union, but there were a number of high profile elected officials and social justice activists that addressed the convention. The members even took to the streets themselves to put the rhetoric into action.