Gov. Wolf announces millions in funding to fix environmental hazards in Philly schools

"Standing in the library of an Overbrook elementary school, Gov. Tom Wolf on Wednesday announced the state would spend $4.3 million to help remove lead paint from Philadelphia public schools.
 
Including the millions the state paid last year to complete such projects, that means Pennsylvania has allocated almost $12 million to fixing environmental hazards in the Philadelphia School District.
 

Thank You

Managerial & exempt employees,
 
 
We appreciate all of the hard work and commitment over the last year. 
 
 
It is time to use our collective voices to bring about change.We are not looking for special treatment, only equality.
 
 
If you are a manager or exemplt employee and want to pursue equality, join M+E Employees United today. Only the power of standing together will change the status quo.
 

Join M+E Electronically

You can save time by filling out an M+E Employees United membership card electronically.

Click here to complete and submit the online form today.

 

Ohio’s Biennial Budget Results in Missed Opportunities for Students and Communities

OFT President Melissa Cropper released the following statement on Ohio’s biennial operating budget, HB 166, that was signed by Governor DeWine today:

The budget that was signed today is marked by missed opportunities to fix our broken and unconstitutional school funding formula, to close reckless tax loopholes, and to end school takeovers that disenfranchise local communities.

Our members have been calling for increased funding for wraparound services in our public schools for years, and we appreciate that Governor DeWine and the legislature made that a priority in this year’s budget with $675 million in additional spending. However, our school districts still need a fair and equitable formula that allows them to know what their funding levels will be so they can make the investments needed in their districts. We look forward to the continuing work that Representatives Cupp and Patterson are doing to fund our future with a new school funding formula.

MOU with Baltimore County, FY2020

Memorandum of Understanding

between the

Baltimore County Administration
and the 
Baltimore County Federation
of Public Employees
FPE/AFT, AFL-CIO, Local #4883
* * *    July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020    * * *

The MOU can be found at BaltimoreCountyMD.gov,
or click here for a PDF version of the MOU.

Hard copies of our current MOU are now available at the Union Office. 
Please contact your area Vice President or the Union Office if you wish to obtain a copy.
You can also access a PDF file of the MOU at the following website: 
http://resources.baltimorecountymd.gov/Documents/Executive/mous/fpemou.pdf.
If you have any questions please contact the Union Office.

 
 
 
 

Harford County MOU Signed

Harford County officials signed the MOU on June 27, 2019 with  MCEA's bargaining unit representing county employees. The one year Agreement is for the fiscal year beginning on July 1, 2019. Effective July 1, 2019 all eligible Harford County Government employees will receive a $2,000 merit increase to be added to their base pay.

MPEC MDE Member Meeting

The power of the MPEC is on the rise. One of the strongest worksites of the union is the Maryland Department of Environment (MDE). MPEC Vice President Andrea Buie is at the work site and has done a yeoman’s work to increase membership and engagement at the location.

The June Newsletter

 
 
 
Despite the end of school and the onset of summer, June proved to be a jam-packed month with lots of exciting developments for teachers and support staff across Louisiana.

Members meet with Delegate at Perkins Hospital

Delegate Vanessa Atterbeary paid a visit to Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center to hear from AFT Healthcare-Maryland members about their work conditions. Members have been looking to address state leaders to discuss a number of challenges that are approaching crisis levels at the facility. AFT Healthcare-Maryland has been active in trying to address myriad issues in a number of different ways already, and the appeal to legislative leaders is but another attempt.

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The June Newsletter

 
 
 
Despite the end of school and the onset of summer, June proved to be a jam-packed month with lots of exciting developments for teachers and support staff across Louisiana.
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