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In This Issue:

1) Taking back our voice

2) Social Work Month

3) Rebuttals

4) Prep Periods

And More!

AFL-CIO Union Night Rally in Annapolis

AFT-Maryland was out with sisters and brothers in labor at the Metro-Baltimore AFL-CIO Union night in Annapolis. The night was highlighted by the words of the Maryland and DC AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Gerald Jackson’s words that it doesn’t matter if you’re a D or R as long as you support labor issues.

Solidarity with BWI Worker

AFT-Maryland stood in solidarity with our brother from SEIU32BJ as he faces discipline for testifying in Annapolis for higher wages. Berhanu Yiferu testified in Annapolis for a bill that would raise the wages of transportation employees. The next day he found out his services were no longer needed at his job.

Union Day at Maryland School for the Deaf

Maryland School for the Deaf Faculty and Staff Association (MSDFSA) VP Jackie Guers made sure the word was spread throughout her campus that Wednesday, February 26, 2020 was Union Day. Faculty and staff at the Columbia campus turned out in great numbers to meet AFT-Maryland staff.

AFT Pennsylvania, Scranton Federation Of Teachers Statement On Trump’s First 2020 Town Hall

Harrisburg, PA, Thursday, March 5, 2020— AFT Pennsylvania, along with the Scranton Federation of Teachers, on Thursday, issued the following statement regarding President Trump’s Fox News town hall taking place in Scranton Thursday evening:

AFT coronavirus bulletin for Higher Ed

The AFT has put together resources & recommendations for dealing with coroavirus COVID-19.

We need to be diligent in our precautions, and realistic in our expectations of the possible scope of the spread of this disease.

https://www.aft.org/sites/default/files/coronavirus_bulletin_highered_022420.pdf

BCFPE Holds General Membership Meeting - Feb 2020

Members gathered in the union office for the BCFPE general membership meeting. After snacking on meatballs, chicken nuggets, a fruit platter, and cookies, those in attendance got down to the business of the union. The membership meeting was made up of a diverse cross-section of the bargaining unit. President John Ripley noted that reclassification is an important issue for many in the union.

The February Newsletter

This month kicked off with the annual LFT Winter Conference. Members from Locals all over the state came together for the one-day summit in Baton Rouge. Presentations mostly focused on the upcoming legislative session: our priorities as an organization and what to expect from the new legislators in the House and Senate.

Plus, the MFP Task Force made a decision, we celebrate Public Schools Week, prepare for the legislative session, and more -- read about February at LFT.

Ballot Ratification- Due Date Extended

All members of bargaining unit E should have received a ballot to ratify the amendment to the MOU. Due to the delay in mailing, we have decided to extend the deadline for receipt of the ballots. Therefore, we will count ballots on Friday, March

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