Detroit Federation of Teachers

What does your 2% look like?

Maryland State Employees know about tightening our belts more than anyone. AFT-Maryland is calling on Governor Hogan to stop his 2% cuts to state employees and agencies. Using the hashtag #My2Percent, we are asking members on social media to let the Governor know how losing two percent of your salary will affect you.

Click here to find out how you can help on Twitter & Facebook.

Volunteers Needed today!

We are standing with our neighbors to build a better city for all of the residents of Baltimore. We continue to fight for justice for all.

BTU is dispatching volunteers TODAY, April 28th, from our office at 5800 Metro Drive, Baltimore, MD 21215. Volunteers are needed for clean up, for activities with students, and other community help.

Come by, lend a hand. Together, we can build a better city for all.

What: Community Volunteer Opportunities
When: Tues. April 28, 2015, 11:00a.m. until....
Where: BTU, 5800 Metro Drive, Baltimore, MD 21215
For Information, call the BTU: (410) 358-6600

On events in Baltimore on Monday April 27, 2015

STATEMENT FROM BTU PRESIDENT MARIETTA ENGLISH

Baltimore, MD-- Tonight our hearts are heavy and we echo the calls of the Gray family, clergy and Mayor Rawlings-Blake for peace as the city of Baltimore starts the healing process.

We are grateful that ...

On Current Unrest in Baltimore City

At this time of tension and anxiety regarding the tragic events surrounding Mr. Freddie Gray, we have a heightened responsibility to our students, families, and school communities. First, the safety of our staff and students is our top concern. We are in constant contact with the Mayor’s Office, Baltimore City Police Department, and the City Health Department, and are coordinating with them to ensure we are ready to respond to situations as they arise.

CFT and AFT’s chargeable/non chargeable audits and fees schedule

The links below are chargeable/non chargeable audit and the new dues chart beginning April 2015

"On December 15, 2014, Bismarck Education Association (BEA) Member Scott Gefroh won his battle with the Bismarck Public School District (District) to go to arbitration when a district judge ordered the District to comply with the Negotiated

April 17 and 18 marked the 2nd Annual NDU Delegate Assembly. Members from across the state met in Bismarck, North Dakota to take care of business and create some memories.

Members in attendance were treated to a moving Color Guard, prsented by Myron Johnson/Nathan Goodiron American Legion Post 271, from Mandaree. North Dakota Senator Heidi Heitkamp spoke about the important education issues facing our country today and Attorney General Wayne Stehenjem stopped by to discuss what we can do to keep our kids safe from internet predators.

Mental health services key to fixing school-to-prison pipeline

AFT-Maryland and Baltimore Teachers Union President Marietta English is featured in an important story on ways wrap-around services such as community schools and out of school time can significantly reduce the school-to-prison pipeline facing our young people today.