Carroll County Government and MCEA MOU
Carroll County Government and MCEA has entered into another Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The Agreement takes effect from June 19, 2014 and will expire on June 30, 2016. MCEA Chief Negotiator, Michael Keeney extends his thanks to the Carroll County Commissioners along with the Carroll County Office of Human Resources for finalizing yet another successful MOU.
For PATFA Treasurer and PATFA Secretary
Tom McCord of UMA is a candidate for PATFA secretary, and Pam Mitchel of UMF is a candidate for PATFA treasurer. Both seek re-election.
For Treasurer: Pam Mitchel, UMF
I appreciate all of the work done by PATFA to improve working conditions and salaries for adjuncts in the UMaine System. I would like to continue as the PATFA treasurer to support the union's work.
For Secretary: Tom McCord, UMA
Teacher Contract Ratification Vote
Negotiations Update 6-20-14
Our most recent negotiating session took place last Saturday 6/14 for eight hours. It did not result in an agreement. While a detailed summary of the CIA's perspective on the meeting is available on the portal, that account does not include the statement the CTA delivered toward the close of the meeting during the only time the parties met across the table.
CTA President Richard Horvath delivered the following message on behalf of the membership:
CUB joins Stop Staples Rally
CUB members stood with postal workers on Sunday, June 22nd at a "Stop Staples!" rally. Community members gathered in front of the Staples store at Eastpoint Mall on Eastern Avenue in Baltimore Sunday afternoon to tell the retail store to stop attacking good jobs and public post offices.
Primary Election news for Maryland
Results are in for Maryland's Primary elections. Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown and Larry Hogan won the Democratic and Republican nominations for Governor, respectively. Brian Frosh won the Democratic nomination for Attorney General after a contentious race.
Democrats outnumbered Republicans by more than 2:1 in the polls. Voter turnout was low, though early voting increased over the last election.
Market/Parity Adjustments in the 2013-2015 Comp Plan
The market/parity adjustments are in section L of the 2013-2015 Compensation Plan. Some of the adjustments are discretionary. However, "Criteria for distribution of these adjustments will be applied in a uniform manner throught the agency or employing unit".
We asked some agencies for copies of the criteria they will be using. Specifically, we said:
AFT-Maryland Affiliate Members Get Out the Vote
Volunteers from AFT-Maryland affiliate agencies conducted a concentrated effort to get out the vote for Maryland’s primary elections Tuesday, June 24.
AFT Leaders Attend COPE, Political & Legislative Training
Representatives from AFT-Maryland’s affiliate agencies, including union presidents, key staff members, and members of the AFT-Maryland Legislative and Political Action Committees attended training on Committees on Political Education (C.O.P.E.) and the federation’s political and legislative activities on June 19. Chris Runge, AFT Deputy Director, provided an overview of AFT’s political perspective and national priorities and presented information on the importance of building political power by encouraging members to participate in union C.O.P.E. activities.