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AFT National Convention Wrap Up

The 2016 AFT National Convention in Minneapolis, MN was one for the ages. Not only was it the 100th anniversary of the union, but there were a number of high profile elected officials and social justice activists that addressed the convention. The members even took to the streets themselves to put the rhetoric into action. The AFT-Maryland delegation was not only well represented but they also had a strong impact on the presentations and displays during the convention.

The convention kicked off with President Randi Weingarten’s state of the union address. Included in her remarks were a number

The second day of the AFT National Convention in Minneapolis, MN was one that focused on human and civil rights. Important national figures such as Rashard Robinson from Color of Change and Sybrina Fulton, mother of Trayvon Martin both addressed the convention. They spoke about the need for justice and calming of violence from police against citizens as well as retaliatory attacks on police. They were well received and members were eager to hear from them; particularly Fulton, given the resilient strength she’s shown in the very public murder of her son.

The action on human and civil rights

Day One of the AFT biannual National Convention got off to a rousing start. Delegates and visitors from all across the nation convened on Minneapolis, MN, for the 100th anniversary of the organization (#AFT100). Members kicked off the morning with a breakfast hosted by the Baltimore Teachers Union. AFT-Maryland President Marietta English addressed the breakfast and laid out what the members from Maryland could expect moving forward during the convention.

The convention proper kicked off in a rousing fashion with President Randi Weingarten’s state of the union address. Included in her remarks

Next Union meeting for BCFPHN is scheduled for Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at 5:00pm, Drumcastle main conference room. All employees pay schedule 3 or less are invited to attend.

Agenda will include:

Treasurer's Report
FY 2017 Budget
Voting on Bylaw Changes Click here for proposed changes

Please contact your Union location representative with any questions regarding this meeting...

Rosewood: Elizabeth Baran 410-887-4658
Drumcastle: Dianne Guy 410-887-3432

BCFPHN held elections on 6/29/16. The following are the current officers:

President- Karen Pilecki

Delegate to President- Debra Peterson

Vice President- Dianne Guy

Treasurer- Mary Ann Craighead

Secretary- Lynn Jones

Communications/ Information Officer- Elizabeth Baran

Work location Union contacts:

Rosewood- Elizabeth Baran 410-887-4658

Drumcastle- Dianne Guy 410-887-3432

BCFPHN members gathered at AFT-Maryland for a training on membership database procedures and website management. Stay tuned for new articles and photos on bcfphn.md.aft.org.

BCFPHN will hold its Election and Annual Dinner on:

Wednesday, June 29, 2016
Right after work
BCFPE Office: 305 W. Chesapeake Ave, Ste L30
Towson, MD 21204

Nominations by the nominating committee at the meeting.
Elections by secret ballot at the meeting

RSVP by the end of the day, 6/28/16 so we can have a good count for food.

Thank you, and see you there!

Karen Pilecki

Click here for an event flyer.

Baltimore County Public Employees had an opportunity to meet and greet the leadership of the two local unions affiliated with AFT-Maryland, which represent them. Baltimore County Federation of Public Employees (BCFPE) and the Baltimore County Federation of Public Health Nurses (BCFPHN) executive boards welcomed and engaged members at the Drumcastle Center in Towson, MD.

Members had an opportunity to express both appreciation and concerns to their unions. Some asked about tuition reimbursement opportunities in the contract as well as work conditions and requirements made of them by the county.

May all the care and kindness you give to others
come back to warm your heart!

HAPPY NURSES DAY!
Friday, May 6th, 2016

Join us for Union Day, Thurs. May 12th. Come and meet representatives from the Baltimore County Federation of Public Employees and the Baltimore County Federation of Public Health Nurses. Obtain copies of your latest union contract, information on union benefits, and upcoming union activities.

Baltimore County Dept. of Health & Human Services
Drumcastle Center
6401 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212

Main conference room, 3rd floor.
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Lunch will be provided, but kindly RSVP to fpratka@aftmd.org.

Open to all employees in Pay Schedules I and III.

For more info, contact Frank Pratka

AFT National Convention Wrap Up

AFT Convention, Day Two

AFT Convention, Day One

Next Union Meeting

Election results for 2016 officers

Day of Training

BCFPHN Election and Annual Dinner

Union Day in Baltimore County

Nurses Day, May 6th

BCFPE/BCFPHN Union Day