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AFT-Maryland Aids Kansas Organizing Effort

AFT-Maryland staff and affiliate members journeyed to Wichita, Kansas, March 9-14 for a week of intensive training in the AFT organizing model and to help the Kansas Organization of State Employees (KOSE) identify potential activists and recruit new union members. The AFT-Maryland volunteers joined union members from Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, and Kansas in the joint organizing effort, which was launched as a part of the “Reclaiming the Promise of High Quality Public Services for Strong Communities,” an AFT national initiative."

AFT Secretary-Treasurer Lorretta Johnson launched

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AFT-Maryland Legislative Reception, 2014

Join your fellow union members and members of the Maryland Senate and House of Delegates at the AFT-Maryland 2014 Legislative Reception. Jan. 29, 5:30-7:30 at the Maryland Inn, 16 Church Cir., Annapolis.  Read more...
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JOIN US for Lobby Night

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Buses leave from AFT-Maryland's parking lot at 5:30 p.m., and will return around 9:00 p.m. Sandwiches & soft drinks will be provided on the bus. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP.

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CUB 2013 Election Results

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Congratulations to the new CUB Officers!  Following is a list of the election results.

The swearing in ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013 at 5:00 pm at the CUB offices, 2117 N Howard Street in Baltimore.

President: Yvonne Rice
running unopposed with 231 votes.

Executive Vice President, Allen Robinson
with 162 votes.

Treasurer, Antionette Ryan Johnson
running unopposed with 229 votes.

Secretary, Tiffany Walker
running unopposed with 232 votes.

Click for the full election results:

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AFL-CIO Union Night at Camden Yards

Join us on May 31st for AFL-CIO Union Night at Camden Yards!

Baltimore Orioles vs. Detroit Tigers

Friday, May 31, 2013 at 7:05 p.m.

Price: $6.00

TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE
CITY UNION OF BALTIMORE (CUB)

2117 N. Howard St., Baltimore MD 21218
9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday thru Thursday
9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Friday

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Viewing for Brenda Clayburn

Viewing information for Brenda Clayburn is now available on the CUB website.

Viewing: Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013, 2:00 to 7:00 pm
Gary P. March Funeral Home
270 Fredhilton Pass, Baltimore, Maryland 21229

Brenda Clayburn, Pres. of CUB

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Brenda was a founding member of CUB and ...


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Contract Negotiations Completed

From AFT-Maryland's Insider newsletter:

CUB President Brenda Clayburn and her negotiating team have completed negotiations on a new contract with the City of Baltimore. The contract recently was ratified by CUB members. CUB represents Baltimore City's professional employees.

Sick Bank Open Enrollment

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BCPSS & Baltimore City
CUB Represented Employees

January 7th – February 8th, 2013

“The Other Savings Account”

 

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Letter to Governor O'Malley

An open letter to Maryland State Governor Martin O'Malley from AFT-Maryland President, Marietta English.

The letter expresses concern and disappointment with the inability of our political leaders to reach agreement over our state budget. 23 counties and the city of Baltimore will lose over $260 million, with the impact hitting hardest in areas that are most reliant on state revenues and that can least afford the reductions.

Everyday people will be affected in every way.

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