MD Early Voting Starts April 14th
Avoid long lines on Election Day! Maryland has expanded early voting this year to make sure you have the best chance to make your vote count! Read on for MD Early Voting Dates, Times, and Locations.
SCOTUS decision a win for working women and men
AFT-Maryland President Marietta English Statement on Supreme Court 4-4 Split Decision in Friedrichs Case
Union Rally in Annapolis
Labor was out in full force at Lawyers Mall in Annapolis as the AFL-CIO held their annual legislative rally on Monday, March 21st, to promote and advance issues important to organized labor. There was a wide range of support from a cross section of labor unions. Electricians, steamfitters and plumbers, government employees, teachers, and health care professionals were among the many who were in attendance.
Union Rally: Monday March 21st
Come join with your sisters and brothers in labor: MONDAY, March 21st at 6:00 p.m. for UNION NIGHT IN ANNAPOLIS at Lawyer's Mall.
Lobby Night in Annapolis 2016
Over a hundred members of the unions that make up AFT-Maryland took to Annapolis to engage their elected representatives. Lobby Night as it is called gave members and activists an opportunity to extend their voices directly to the people that they elected. Nearly all of the locals that make up AFT-Maryland were represented and union members did not hesitate to ask Delegates and State Senators tough questions.
2016 Legislative Issues
The 2016 Maryland State Legislative Session is full of challenges for public employees. Help us move our agenda for working families as we call for:
- better funding for Baltimore City Public Schools,
- safe work and learning environments for all state workers, educational professionals, and students,
- due process rights for Maryland School for the Deaf teachers,
- eliminating bullying from management in the workplace,
- and much more!
Read about our positions on the issues by clicking the following links: