MLK Jr. Campaign 2012 and The American Dream
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Each year, the commemoration of the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is a reminder of the remarkable contribution he made to all of us through his courageous defense of civil rights, human dignity …

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I AM A MAN
04/04/2011 – 12:15 pm | Comments Off

In 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. died while defending AFSCME sanitation workers in Memphis who were fighting for their dignity and the right to collective bargaining. Today, public service workers are under attack again. …

AFSCME: Balanced Budget Amendment “A Recipe for Economic Disaster
03/31/2011 – 6:10 pm | Comments Off
AFSCME: Balanced Budget Amendment “A Recipe for Economic Disaster

STATEMENT BY AFSCME PRESIDENT GERALD W. McENTEE ON THE SENATE INTRODUCTION OF A BALANCED BUDGET CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
“At a time when Americans need to pull together to deal with the worst economic crisis since the …

2011 Maryland Pension Reform
03/17/2011 – 8:15 pm | Comments Off

Click here to download information related to the proposed pension change.

Your Pension is at risk!
03/11/2011 – 8:34 am | Comments Off

Your PENSION is at RISK!
WHY: Restructuring Bill to fill State budget gaps.
BY WHO: The State Of Maryland
WHEN: NOW!!
Currently there is a proposal in Annapolis that will affect EVERY PARTICIPANT
in the State Pension program. This affects …

Join the Baltimore Education Coalition in Annapolis to protect education from funding cuts!
03/06/2011 – 10:05 pm | Comments Off
Join the Baltimore Education Coalition in Annapolis to protect education from funding cuts!

Pressure is growing to make cuts to funding for Baltimore City Schools. Yesterday morning, the Maryland Department of Legislative Services proposed additional cuts to education, including a 50/50 shift of teacher pensions to local school districts.

Neighborhood Protests Against Annual Liquor License Renewals
03/04/2011 – 10:20 pm | Comments Off
Neighborhood Protests Against Annual Liquor License Renewals

Must file a petition with the Liquor Board with signatures of at least 10 residents in the vicinity of the liquor establishment. The petition must state that the community is
“protesting the renewal of the liquor license at [ADDRESS]” and must list SPECIFIC COMPLAINTS

March 14th: Keep The Promise Rally
02/25/2011 – 12:05 am | Comments Off
March 14th: Keep The Promise Rally

Join us to protect your future! Save jobs and benefits.  See you in Annapolis! Wear your AFSCME Green!
Date: Monday, March 14
Time: 5pm (arrive early for parking)
Location: US Naval Stadium, 550 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD, 21401
Guest …

White Collar Workers Join AFSCME MD Council 67
02/16/2011 – 12:21 pm | Comments Off
White Collar Workers Join AFSCME MD Council 67

A record of 400 white collar workers were organized beginning in July 2010, and are now members of
AFSMCE MD Council 67. Executive Director, Glen Middleton and President, Dale Chase recognized the
need for Union representation amongst …

Public School Seniors – Win Money for College!
01/29/2011 – 9:11 pm | Comments Off
Public School Seniors – Win Money for College!

Public High School Seniors — A chance for $1500 for college!
The Maryland Science Center is again offering two $1500 scholarships -The Dr. H. Bentley Glass Scholarships -to Baltimore City public high school students who will …

Free Homeownership Workshops Prepare Attendees for Buying and Beyond
01/29/2011 – 9:08 pm | Comments Off
Free Homeownership Workshops Prepare Attendees for Buying and Beyond

Free Homeownership Workshops Prepare Attendees for Buying and Beyond
All Workshops are free and open to the public.
Pre-registration is open online at www.LiveBaltimore.com.
WHO: Live Baltimore
WHAT: Live Baltimore Free Education Workshops
SCHEDULE:
Hidden Dream Home: Buying and Rehabbing a …

Keep Trucks Where They Belong!
01/29/2011 – 8:31 pm | Comments Off
Keep Trucks Where They Belong!

Keep Trucks Where They Belong!
Review Proposed New TRUCK ROUTE MAPS before adoption by Baltimore City Department of Transportation
NW SECTOR Review will be held at Roland Park Library (5100 Roland Avenue, Baltimore, MD)
WEDNESDAY, February 2
5:30 – …

City Council Hearing: In-State Tuition Regardless of Immigration Status
01/29/2011 – 8:23 pm | Comments Off
City Council Hearing: In-State Tuition Regardless of Immigration Status

CITY COUNCIL EDUCATION HEARING
In-State Tuition Regardless of Immigration Status
City Council Chambers, 4th floor, City Hall
100 North Holliday Street
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2
5:00 pm
(will also be televised on channel 25)
Hearing will consider City Council Resolution 11-0243R in …

Free Tax Preperation for Families
01/29/2011 – 8:19 pm | Comments Off
Free Tax Preperation for Families

Free Tax Preparation for Families earning $49,000 a year or less and individuals earning $25,000 a year or less.
Location:
PNC Bank Community Room, 12 East 25th Street (Across from Safeway)
Appointments Preferred
Tuesday-Friday 10:00am-4:00pm
Saturdays 9:30am-1:00pm
Sites operating from Saturday, …