Here is the link to a report on the JCAC "study session" meeting on 10/29/14 from 3:30 to 5:00.

http://cccft.wa.aft.org/files/jcac_study_session_report_10.29.14.pdf

Election Countdown: 7 Days

Mail-In Ballots

Approximately 70% of Morgan Hill ballots are completed via the mail-in system. Ballots must be received in the mail by November 4 to be counted in this election. Encourage all to mail their ballots no later than Wednesday, October 29 to be sure they arrive on time. If people miss the deadline to mail in their ballots, please encourage them to drop them off at any polling location on November 4 before 8:00 p.m.

Various organizations converged on City Hall on Monday, October 27th, to make a host of demands. Among the most important issues was the question of whether to privatize the city water supply. Other issues included demands for affordable housing, quality jobs, safe streets and quality education.  Click here to read more!

City Union of Bmore & AFTMD joined the One Baltimore United rally on Monday. #FamiliesFirst #goodjobs #1u pic.twitter.com/zwtiehKtDi

— AFT-Maryland (@AFT_Maryland) October 28, 2014

Various organizations converged on City Hall on Monday, October 27th, to make a host of demands. Among the most important issues was the question of whether to privatize the city water supply. Other issues included demands for affordable housing, quality jobs, safe streets and quality education.

City Union of Bmore & AFTMD joined the One Baltimore United rally on Monday. #FamiliesFirst #goodjobs #1u pic.twitter.com/zwtiehKtDi

— AFT-Maryland (@AFT_Maryland) October 28, 2014

Election Day is fast approaching, but you still have time to make a plan to vote! It's easy, and the AFL-CIO wants to help! Go to their Make a Plan Tool to map out where to vote, how you'll get to your polling place, and they'll even send you reminders to make this Election Day a breeze!

Click here to visit go.aflcio.org/makeaplan

American public education desperately needs to be improved, especially for the most disadvantaged children. But eliminating teachers’ job security and due-process rights is not going to attract better educators — or do much to improve school quality.

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.

Attention Unit G Members! Click here for news from MPEC President Maria Mathias about upcoming negotiations, healthcare Open Enrollment, news about Labor Management Committee meetings in several agencies, New Employee Orientations, and more.

The days are getting shorter, temperatures are chillier, and the leaves are changing color.  Enjoy autumn! And DON'T FORGET TO VOTE!