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This information was presented at our April Chapter meeting.

April 7th -13th is National Public Health Week and AFT Healthcare-Maryland President Debra Perry is sending a “Thank You” note to all public health employees in Bargaining Unit E, acknowledging the great work they do for the citizens of Maryland. In her note to Bargaining Unit E employees, President Perry wrote:

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Morgan Hill Charter II

Paige Cisweski, founder of Charter School Morgan Hill, has announced plans to open a second charter school in Morgan Hill.  She has held several community meetings to share her vision and get public input for a second charter school.

On Wednesday, March 19, Charter School Morgan Hill partnered with a new organization, P.A.S.S (Parents Advocating for Student Success), headed by Armando Benavides.  (Mr. Benavides was involved in the effort to bring Rocketship and Navigator to Morgan Hill.) 

Herricks at NYSUT R.A. Making our voices heard. Thank you Dick for always fighting for us.

Youth Violence Prevention Week begins on Monday (April 7). Please see below for a list of events. For more information please email BmoreYVP@baltimorecity.gov or call 443.984.3566.

Opening Event
“We Are the Dream” Ceremony
Friday, April 4, 2014
5:00 – 8:30
City Hall
*Invitation Only Event*

Maryland Professional Employees Council (MPEC) President Maria Mathias and AFT Healthcare-Maryland President Debra Perry want to remind their union members that they will receive a pay increase next month.

The Maryland Classified Employees Council (MCEA), an AFT-Maryland affiliate, will hold its Statewide Advisory Council meeting April 26, 2014.  The Advisory Council meeting hosts representatives of all MCEA chapters and regions for an evaluation and assessment of the Association’s activities and a strategic planning session for future operatio

Ernie Grecco, President of the Metropolitan Baltimore Council, AFL-CIO Unions has called for a boycott of Staples office supply stores. In calling the boycott, Grecco and the Council join the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) and the American Postal Workers Union (APWU) in an attempt to stop the privatization of post office services.

The Baltimore Teachers Union Public Outreach Committee announces their PROM DRIVE, and they are collecting formalwear and donations to benefit young teens who may otherwise be unable to attend their proms due to financial hardship.

Drop off donations between April 1 thru April 28, from 9am-5pm at the BTU, 5800 Metro Drive, 2nd floor.