2015 Open Enrollment reminder
Attention Unit E & G members:
Please be aware that 2015 Open Enrollment for Health Benefits runs from Oct. 15 through Nov. 14, 2014. Changes made during Open Enrollment are effective January 1, 2015.
For more information about benefits coverage for Calendar Year 2015, visit the Dept. of Budget & Management's website.
2015 Open Enrollment reminder
Attention Unit E & G members:
Please be aware that 2015 Open Enrollment for Health Benefits runs from Oct. 15 through Nov. 14, 2014. Changes made during Open Enrollment are effective January 1, 2015.
For more information about benefits coverage for Calendar Year 2015, visit the Dept. of Budget & Management's website.
List of Issues
Here is a link to the list of issues to explore during contract negotiations generated by members at the 10/30/14 General Membership meeting. This is just a starting point; we will have lots of opportunities to add to and refine this list in the coming weeks and months.
LAST WEEKEND to Get Out the Vote for Labor!
The race for Maryland’s next Governor is down to its last few days, and we’re asking for one more push to help us Get Out the Vote. Come out this weekend to help us!

This Saturday, from 10am-2pm, come to the AFT-Maryland Headquarters (5800 Metro Drive, Baltimore, Maryland, 21215) for an afternoon of knocking on fellow union members’ doors to encourage them to vote. We will fan out in teams to key locations in Baltimore City and Baltimore County to help get out the vote!
Don’t sit this election out!
JCAC "Study Session" report 10/29/14
Here is the link to a report on the JCAC "study session" meeting on 10/29/14 from 3:30 to 5:00.
http://cccft.wa.aft.org/files/jcac_study_session_report_10.29.14.pdf
MHFT Newsletter -- October 29, 2014
Election Countdown: 7 Days
Mail-In Ballots
Approximately 70% of Morgan Hill ballots are completed via the mail-in system. Ballots must be received in the mail by November 4 to be counted in this election. Encourage all to mail their ballots no later than Wednesday, October 29 to be sure they arrive on time. If people miss the deadline to mail in their ballots, please encourage them to drop them off at any polling location on November 4 before 8:00 p.m.
CUB Members join One Baltimore United Rally
Various organizations converged on City Hall on Monday, October 27th, to make a host of demands. Among the most important issues was the question of whether to privatize the city water supply. Other issues included demands for affordable housing, quality jobs, safe streets and quality education. Click here to read more!
City Union of Bmore & AFTMD joined the One Baltimore United rally on Monday. #FamiliesFirst #goodjobs #1u pic.twitter.com/zwtiehKtDi
— AFT-Maryland (@AFT_Maryland) October 28, 2014
AFTMD members join One Baltimore United Rally
Various organizations converged on City Hall on Monday, October 27th, to make a host of demands. Among the most important issues was the question of whether to privatize the city water supply. Other issues included demands for affordable housing, quality jobs, safe streets and quality education.
City Union of Bmore & AFTMD joined the One Baltimore United rally on Monday. #FamiliesFirst #goodjobs #1u pic.twitter.com/zwtiehKtDi
— AFT-Maryland (@AFT_Maryland) October 28, 2014
Make a Plan to VOTE!
Election Day is fast approaching, but you still have time to make a plan to vote! It's easy, and the AFL-CIO wants to help! Go to their Make a Plan Tool to map out where to vote, how you'll get to your polling place, and they'll even send you reminders to make this Election Day a breeze!
