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Staffing and a Livable Wage: Too much to ask?

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Bargaining Update
 
Dear AFT Healthcare-Maryland Member, 
 
Much has happened in the last few weeks while we have been at the negotiating table with the State. In a short amount of time, the Department of Health has been found in contempt by a Judge for failing to provide beds and staffing at Clifton T Perkins Hospital and Spring Grove Hospital. Read the full order here. A story in the Baltimore Sun about assaults on employees at Spring Grove is prompting the legislature to hold hearings to investigate the matter. 
 
You have told us that the first step in addressing the staffing crisis is a fair
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Contempt Order against the Maryland Department of Health

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Read the Full Order Here

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Progress and Pushback

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Bargaining Update

 

We are pleased with the progress and quick movement on strengthening the State's Workplace Bullying Policy. After presenting deficiencies in the policy to the State's contract negotiation's team, the state issued directives to all state HR Directors that will require an immediate response to bullying allegations. Additionally, we pressed the state to require MDOT to implement the policy immediately, and they complied. Good progress has been made on the issue of workplace bullying. 

While we've made good progress on the issue of workplace bullying, the State’s overall proposals

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Key Info About Graham-Cassidy Legislation

It’s all hands on deck time! The newest version of "Trumpcare" might just be the worst. Find out the key facts about ‘Graham-Cassidy’ legislation - which slashes Medicaid, transfers funds from states that expanded Medicaid to those that provide meager support for health coverage, allows states to raise costs to sick and older residents, and charges more for essential coverage like maternity care. See below for ways to engage:

On AFT All In website.

More on the latest #Trumpcare and to see the impact on your state:

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Bargaining Update

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