BCFPHN will be holding a Union Day on Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, at Drumcastle Center for all Pay Schedule I and III employees. Union reps will be available to discuss benefits of union membership, upcoming negotiations, and to answer questions. Lite refreshments will be provided.

Fri. Nov. 22, 2019
Drumcastle Center
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6401 York Road, Baltimore, MD 21212
3rd Floor Lunch Room
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Open to Pay Schedule I and III Employees

For more information, contact Janell Edmonds at (443)320-4714, or jedmonds@aftmd.org.

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Del. Cullison

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