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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Homecare Lobby Night In Annapolis
02/28/2009 – 7:51 pm | Comments Off
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 …

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 | Comments Off
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 | Comments Off
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 | Comments Off
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 | Comments Off
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 …

AFSCME Weekly Report – Economic Recovery Package
02/13/2009 – 10:00 pm | Comments Off
AFSCME Weekly Report – Economic Recovery Package

Week of Febuary 2nd, 2009

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Metropolitian Baltimore Council AFL-CIO Unions Meeting – February 19th, 2009
02/09/2009 – 8:15 pm | Comments Off
Metropolitian Baltimore Council AFL-CIO Unions Meeting – February 19th, 2009

The next meeting of the Metropolitian Baltimore Council AFL-CIO Unions will be held
Thursday, February 19, 2009
IBEW Local 24 Union Hall 2701 W. Patapsco Ave, Auditorium @ 7pm.
Please contact us if you have any questions.

AFSCME Council 67 Launches Next Wave Committee
11/14/2008 – 12:57 pm | Comments Off
AFSCME Council 67 Launches Next Wave Committee

Council 67 recently established a Next Wave Committee to foster, promote and advocate the next generation of union activism and leadership.
The purpose of the Next Wave Committee is to bring together AFSCME sisters and brothers …

Slot Referendum Will Help Baltimore City Schools
10/15/2008 – 8:43 pm | Comments Off
Slot Referendum Will Help Baltimore City Schools

We represent approximately 20,000 workers across the state, in both the public and private sectors and we endorse the passage of the November 4th slots referendum. It is crucial that we pass this referendum

AFSCME Opposes Baltimore City’s Ban on Cell Phones While Driving
10/15/2008 – 8:14 pm | Comments Off
AFSCME Opposes Baltimore City’s Ban on Cell Phones While Driving

Statement of Opposition: City of Baltimore AM-5-1-12: Use of Communication Devices Prohibited When Operating City Motor Vehicles or Driving Personal Vehicles for City Business
The American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 44 …

Unity in Labor: Roundtable Discussion Series
10/15/2008 – 6:18 pm | Comments Off
Unity in Labor: Roundtable Discussion Series

Baltimore City Council President, Honorable Stephanie Rawlings-Blake & AFSCME Council 67 Present the
Unity in Labor: Roundtable Discussion Series
This series is the result of a collaborative effort to address the issues surrounding labor for Baltimore City …

Council 67 Supports the NAACP and Homeowners Against Predatory Lenders
10/15/2008 – 6:09 pm | Comments Off
Council 67 Supports the NAACP and Homeowners Against Predatory Lenders

AFSCME Council 67 lent its full and unwavering support to two demonstrations led by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) against unscrupulous lenders that are preying on communities across America.
The NAACP …