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On the Passing of Kevin Kamenetz

It is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz. On behalf of the City Union of Baltimore, I send our deepest condolences to Mr. Kamenetz’s family and friends during this difficult time.

Antoinette Ryan-Johnson, President
City Union of Baltimore, Local #800, AFT, AFL-CIO

Mayor's Spring Cleanup Day

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CUB was represented at the AFT's biennial PSRP Leadership Conference in St. Louis, MO, on April 13-15, 2018. The focus of the conference was to mobilize members and to solidify worksite structures, in preparation for upcoming challenges in the political climate.

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2018-04-26

Hundreds of union members took to Lawyer’s Mall in front of the Maryland State Capitol to show the power and strength of labor. The Metropolitan Baltimore AFL-CIO convened the sea of solidarity. CITY UNION OF BALTIMORE was in attendance and our voices were heard and our presence felt.

Among the politicians who addressed the crowd were state Sens. Kathy Klausmeier, Roger Manno, Victor Ramirez, and Rich Madaleno who is running for the Democratic nomination to be Governor. State Sen. Joanne Benson received huge applause when she told the audience to “stop sending people down here that aren’t

Union Night in Annapolis

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Metropolitan Baltimore Council AFL-CIO
&
Baltimore DC Building Trades Unions

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MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2018
Lawyer’s Mall
College Avenue at Rowe Boulevard
6:00 P.M.

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Meeting for potential members: Benefits of Union Membership

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The dates are:

Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at 5:00p.m.
Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 11:30 a.m.

The maximum number of participants for each session is thirty-five {35} potential CUB members.
Reserve your space early.
Light refreshment will be provided.

Financial Education Classes for CUB members

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The dates are:

Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 15, 2018 at 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 17, 2018 at 11:30 a.m.
(If requested an early morning weekday class may possibly be added)

The maximum number of participants for each class is thirty {30} members.
Reserve vour space early!

Light refreshment will be provided.

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School Cafeteria Manager Meeting

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CUB invites School Cafeteria Managers
to meet on any one of the following days:

Tuesday, March 13, 2018 @ 4:30 p.m.,
Thursday, March 22, 2018@ 4:30p.m. or
Saturday, March 24, 2018 @ 11:30 a.m.

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The City Union of Baltimore’s executive board as well as leadership from the CUB Retiree chapter met for an organizing training. Much of the organizing was gearing up for the expected verdict once the Janus v. AFSCME Council 31 case is decided. The lessons were important and necessary for CUB to grow as a strong union that represents public employees of the City of Baltimore and Baltimore City Public Schools. There will be a follow up meeting in May.

2018-02

Working People's Day of Action

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WORKING PEOPLE'S DAY OF ACTION
Washington, DC
Saturday, February 24, 2018, 10:00 A.M.
Freedom Plaza,
14th St. and Pennsylvania Ave.
Washington, DC 20004
Host Contact Info: action@itsaboutfreedom.org

Join the Working People's Day of Action in Washington, DC. Thousands of working people and our allies will be standing up for our freedoms and demanding an end to the system that's rigged against us.

Stand with the Working People's Day of Action

On Saturday, February 24, stand with thousands of working people and our allies as we unite for our freedoms and demand an end to a system and an economy that's rigged against us by the wealthy and powerful.

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