Delegates from theCity Union of Baltimore joined hundreds of locals from around the country at the AFT National Convention in Los Angeles, California July 10-14, 2014.
Convention delegates attended workshops and meetings, served as participants on committees that make recommendations regarding amendments and resolutions to the AFT Constitution and Bylaws, vote on issues related to public services, education, political action, human rights, women’s rights, collective bargaining, labor and economy, and health. Delegates also vote on proposed dues increases. This event allows CUB to have a unified voice at the national level.
To support the “AFT Gives Back” campaign, CUB attendees will donate school supplies and toiletries to support the “Los Angeles Promise Neighborhood” project, which supports a broad range of programs for kids from cradle to college to career.