AFSCME Remembers Dr. King
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On January 18, our nation celebrates the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. AFSCME has a particular tie to Dr. King and his causes. For it was in Memphis, where he joined 1,300 AFSCME …

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Homecare Lobby Night In Annapolis
02/28/2009 – 7:51 pm | No Comment
Homecare Lobby Night In Annapolis

Independent Homecare Providers along with AFSCME Council 67 lobbied in Annapolis on Monday. Over 35 members spoke to legislators on the urgent need to stop cuts on Medicaid funding. Last year, the Governor issued major …

Obama signs $787 billion stimulus bill into law
02/25/2009 – 7:28 pm | No Comment
Obama signs $787 billion stimulus bill into law

President Obama makes history once again, after signing one of largest pieces of legislation in US history. Only 30 days into office the president has set a remarkable precedent upon our nation.

Summary of Proposed Pilot Study to Determine the Feasibility of a One-Day Trash and One-Day Recycle Pick-Up in the City of Baltimore
02/24/2009 – 12:09 am | Comments Off
Summary of Proposed Pilot Study to Determine the Feasibility of a One-Day Trash and One-Day Recycle Pick-Up in the City of Baltimore

Due to the fact that AFSCME Maryland Council 67 represents the Solid Waste workers of the City of Baltimore, it is extremely important that we address the weaknesses and the strengths of the recently introduced …

Members Take Advantage of Council’s First Time Training and Development Classes
02/19/2009 – 12:13 am | No Comment
Members Take Advantage of Council’s First Time Training and Development Classes

AFSCME Maryland Council 67 launched its inaugural Training and Development classes in June 2008

AFSCME Maryland Council 67 and Jack Johnson, County Executive, Support the Prince George’s County-Homestead Tax Credit Bill
02/16/2009 – 4:00 pm | No Comment
AFSCME Maryland Council 67 and Jack Johnson, County Executive, Support the Prince George’s County-Homestead Tax Credit Bill

On February 4, 2009, before the Prince George’s House of Delegates (Annapolis, MD) AFSCME Maryland Council 67 leadership and members testified alongside Jack Johnson, County Executive. During a room-filled hearing with standing room only, Johnson …

The Earned Income Tax Credit Puts Dollars Back in Working Families Pockets
02/16/2009 – 3:44 pm | No Comment
The Earned Income Tax Credit Puts Dollars Back in Working Families Pockets

The Earned income tax credit could put dollars back in the pockets of many working families in Maryland. Maryland is one of the 20 states that offer earned income tax credit to lower –to- middle …

Governor Martin O’Malley discusses his plans for Maryland in his third State of The State Address
02/16/2009 – 3:36 pm | No Comment
Governor Martin O’Malley discusses his plans for Maryland in his third State of The State Address

With the downfall of the economy, Democratic Governor O’Malley, predicts hope to the General Assembly for the upcoming years in distinct reference to the newly elected President Barack Obama. In his 30 minute speech O’Malley …

President Barack Obama’s Inaugural Address
02/15/2009 – 4:46 pm | No Comment
President Barack Obama’s Inaugural Address

On January 20, 2009 President Barack Obama was sworn in as 44th President of the United States and delivered his Inaugural Address.