The governor's $42 billion Maryland State spending budget has been unveiled, and it includes a step increase for State Employees without the cuts to overtime or sick leave rights that he originally proposed. This is a big win for union members, who have fought hard for this increase.
Unit G and E employees can save money in 2016 and 2017, thanks in part to negotiations held between the State of Maryland and representatives from MPEC and AFT Healthcare-Maryland.
Unit G and E employees can save money in 2016 and 2017, thanks in part to negotiations held between the State of Maryland and representatives from MPEC and AFT Healthcare-Maryland.
Rx UPDATE 1/20...As you may be aware, the Newark Public Schools has attempted to unilaterally change the prescription benefits provider for the Supplemental Fringe Benefits Fund from GPP to Benecard effective February 1, 2016.
As the winter 2016 term gets underway we in the union leadership wanted to take a moment to welcome you all back and bring you up to date on a few union matters.
The AFT as issued a bulletin from on recent changes to Social Security and Medicare that all retirees, and soon to be retirees, should be aware of.
BESE Report – January 2016
MFP faces $20 million shortfall this year
Former Lt. Governor and current Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne visited BESE to administer oaths of office to members, but also brought a warning about the state’s dire financial situation.
Colleagues,
I’ve gotten some questions about Mid-Year Evaluations, so I am resending this info we’ve sent out in the past
1) Mid-Year Evaluations - As per state law and district policy, only teachers on Corrective Action Plans are required to have Mid-Year Evaluations done. These Mid-Year Evaluations should be done:
· Before February 15 (if CAP in place before September 15), or
· Before summative conference (if CAP in place after September 15).”
The 2016 WPEC Convention is scheduled for Saturday, April 30. It's an election year so all Executive Council positions are open.
The deadline for submitting constitutional amendments is March 1, 2016.
Constitutional Amendment instructions
Nomination Form (for Executive Council positions, excluding district representatives)
