AFT Healthcare-MD announces Board Election Results
Bill Chan, the AFT Healthcare-Maryland Election Chair, has announced the results of their recent election.
The 2015 officers are:
News
Agreement Ratified
We are notifying members of Units E and G that the tentative agreement between MPEC, AFT Healthcare-MD, and the State of Maryland has been ratified.
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.
MOU with State for 2015-2017
AFT Healthcare-MD, AFT, AFL-CIO Local #5197 and the State of Maryland have concluded negotiations for a three year (2015-2017) successor agreement to the 2014-2015 MOU.
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.
2015 Open Enrollment reminder
Attention Unit E & G members:
Please be aware that 2015 Open Enrollment for Health Benefits runs from Oct. 15 through Nov. 14, 2014. Changes made during Open Enrollment are effective January 1, 2015.
For more information about benefits coverage for Calendar Year 2015, visit the Dept. of Budget & Management's website.
Union Officer Elections
It is time for officer elections for AFT Healthcare-MD. Bargaining Unit E members who have been full dues-paying members for at least one year are eligible to run for any office.
Positions available are: President, Executive Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Central Region Vice President, Western Region Vice President, Eastern Region Vice President, two At-Large Vice President positions, and Chief Steward. Twelve positions are also available for members wishing to run for Delegate to represent the local at meetings and the AFT Convention.
Members interested in running for office should send their statements of interest and a short biography to Bill Chan, AFT Healthcare-MD Election Chair at 7127 Rutherford Road, Baltimore, MD 21244 by close of business Friday, November 7th.
AFTMD joins rally for Social Security and Medicare
AFT Maryland affiliates including members of the Baltimore Teachers Union and the City Union of Baltimore joined with AFT National and other labor unions and progressive organizations at a Sept. 18 rally on Capitol Hill to protect seniors' hard earned benefits. Speakers included Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Progressive Caucus Co-Chair Keith Ellison (D-MN).
Steward Training at Springfield Hospital
AFT-Maryland staff representative, Michael Spiller, conducted a steward training held on Tuesday, August 26, 2014 for AFT Healthcare-Maryland.
The training took place on Springfield Hospital grounds and was attended by five new stewards. President Debra Perry spent the afternoon portion of the training talking with the new group.
AFT Convention 2014
Delegates from AFT-Maryland local affiliates traveled to Los Angeles, California, July 11-15, 2014 to attend and participate in AFT's biennial national Convention. #AFT14