AFSCME Council 67

Upcoming AFSCME Events

AFSCME67 — Thu, 02 May 2013 14:24:15 +0000

Next Wave Conference Friday, July 12-14 2013 Marriott Detroit Renaissance Center Detroit, MI Women’s Conference Friday, September 20-22, 2013 Hyatt Regency Denver, CO Public Safety Conference Friday, Oct 18-20, 2013 Hilton Columbus Columbus, Ohio You can also find all events listed here - http://www.afscme67.org/member-resource-center/events/

AFSCME Celebrates National Correctional Officers and Employees Week

AFSCME67 — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:17:06 +0000

In observance of National Correctional Officers and Employees Week (May 6-12), we honor the tens of thousands of AFSCME members across the country who keep our communities safe by putting their lives on the line ...

Workers Memorial Day

AFSCME67 — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:35:41 +0000

Four decades ago, Congress passed the Occupational Safety and Health Act, promising every worker the right to a safe job. AFSCME and our union allies have fought hard to make that promise a reality -winning ...

AFSCME People Poker Run

AFSCME67 — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 04:41:22 +0000

Calling all Harleys and hogs, choppers and cruisers, fatheads and flatheads… AFSCME People Poker Run Saturday, June 8 Registration 9:00 am Kickstands up at 10:00 am This is a road rally style motorcycle run. Riders stop at five checkpoints along ...

AFL-CIO Union Night at Camden Yards

AFSCME67 — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 03:54:43 +0000

AFSCME International President Lee Saunders will throw out the first pitch Orioles vs. Tigers Friday, May 31, 2013 at 7:05pm All unions in the Maryland/Washington D.C. area are entitled to: Specially discounted $6 tickets for all union members, family, ...

Lawmakers ask County Council to postpone vote on retirement appeals bill

AFSCME67 — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 03:45:40 +0000

By Alison Knezevich, The Baltimore Sun 6:20 AM EST, February 18, 2013 View original article State lawmakers are asking the Baltimore County Council to postpone a vote on a measure that would change the way public employees may ...

Rally for your rights! This Tuesday, February 19th

AFSCME67 — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:31:35 +0000

Baltimore County workers, your rights and benefits are under attack. AFSCME opposes two bills currently with County Council, 6-13 & 7-13. These bills would make changes to healthcare negotiations and retirement appeals, stacking the deck ...

Metropolitan Baltimore Council AFL-CIO & Maryland State & Washington D.C. Building Trades Council – 3/25 6pm

AFSCME67 — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 18:08:37 +0000

Mark Your Calendar Metropolitan Baltimore Council AFL-CIO & Maryland State & Washington D.C. Building Trades Council Annual Night In Annapolis Monday , March 25, 2013 Lawyers Mall College Ave at Rowe Boulevard 6:00 P.M.

Congratulations Ravens!

AFSCME67 — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 15:45:11 +0000

AFSCME Maryland Council 67 congratulates the Baltimore Ravens on their victory in Super Bowl XLVII. The AFSCME family joins the rest of the city in thanking the team for an exciting, and winning season. We are ...

Mayor Rawlings-Blake Announces New $4.5 Million Wells Fargo Initiative

AFSCME67 — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 16:15:45 +0000

Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, Baltimore Housing Commissioner Paul T. Graziano and partners Wells Fargo & Company, NeighborWorks America, and Neighborhood Housing Services of Baltimore announced a $4.5 million public-private partnership through the CityLIFTSMprogram. The CityLIFTSM program in ...

President Barack Obama takes the Oath of Office

AFSCME67 — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 17:04:46 +0000

President Barack Obama draws inspiration from former Pres. Abraham Lincoln and civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, has he swears into office for his second term. Read the full story

Right to Know Webinar for AFSCME Members on Hazard Communication Standard

AFSCME67 — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 03:52:07 +0000

Nearly every AFSCME member will be affected by a new, basic health and safety regulation: the Hazard Communication Standard (Hazcom), or Right to Know Law. OSHA estimates that more than 32 million workers are exposed to 650,000 hazardous ...

Sympathy & Solidarity

AFSCME67 — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 03:38:52 +0000

To our AFSCME sisters and brothers in Newtown, Connecticut, To the first responders, including Newtown police officers, members of AFSCME Local 3153 (Council 15), who are demonstrating remarkable professionalism and dedication as public servants as they ...

4th Annual Toy Drive with Zion Baptist Church

AFSCME67 — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 17:52:41 +0000

On Friday, December 14, 2012 AFSCME MD Next Wave celebrated their 4th Annual Toy Drive in partnership with Zion Baptist Church. Children from all over Maryland enjoyed the festivities filled with face painting, moon bouncers, ...

Labor Day and the Future of America

AFSCME67 — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 13:38:58 +0000

By Lee A. Saunders, President, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO Labor Day 2012 comes at a turning point in American history. At a time when the wealthiest have prospered beyond the wildest ...

Happy Labor Day!

AFSCME67 — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 19:52:41 +0000

On behalf of the officers and members of the AFSCME Maryland Council 67, we honor the contribution sand sacrifices of workers who built this great nation. Thanks for everything you’ve done and will continue to do to ...

We Are AFSCME: Hall Monitor Charles Martin

AFSCME67 — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 13:10:56 +0000

It’s back-to-school season, and in addition to fussing over new backpacks and textbooks, some students and parents are feeling the added anxiety that comes from school bullying. Will this year be like last year? Will ...

Obamacare Victory in Supreme Court a Victory for Marylanders

AFSCME67 — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 19:10:44 +0000

Statement of AFSCME Council 67 Executive Director Glen Middleton on the U.S. Supreme Court’ s decision affirming the constitutionality of Obamacare Washington, DC — “Today’s historic U.S. Supreme Court’s decision affirming the constitutionality of Obamacare is a ...

AFSCME Elects Lee Saunders President, Laura Reyes Secretary-Treasurer

AFSCME67 — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 17:31:13 +0000

New team to be sworn in on Friday in Los Angeles Delegates to the 40th International Convention of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO (AFSCME), today elected Lee A. Saunders to be ...

AFSCME Next Wave Toolkit

AFSCME67 — Wed, 23 May 2012 15:54:29 +0000

The Next Wave is a network of rising union leaders in AFSCME. The purpose of the Next Wave is to create pathways to union leadership for new and young members. Whether you are a new ...

AFSCME Lobby Day in Annapolis 2012 [PHOTO GALLERY]

AFSCME67 — Wed, 23 May 2012 15:40:40 +0000

AFSCME 67 captured Lobby Day in Annapolis

Workers Memorial Day

AFSCME67 — Thu, 03 May 2012 16:25:54 +0000

More than four decades ago, Congress passed the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), promising workers the right to a safe job, free from hazards such as exposure to toxic chemicals, mechanical dangers or unsanitary ...

Let’s Get Women Out Of The Red

AFSCME67 — Tue, 01 May 2012 21:08:32 +0000

This entry by AFSCME President Gerald W. McEntee appears today on MomsRising.org which is partnering with the National Women’s Law Center to host today’s online blog carnival in support of Equal Pay Day. Workers are under ...

AFSCME Members Rally To Oppose Pension Bill

AFSCME67 — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 21:35:56 +0000

March 20, 2012 – Yesterday, Union members joined in Solidarity to fight back against legislation proposed by County Executive Kevin Kamenetz to avoid negotiations. In a 4-3 vote the legislation was opposed after AFSCME union ...

Imperial CEOs Targeted as AFSCME Employees Pension Plan Announces 2012 Shareholder Proposals

AFSCME67 — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:55:24 +0000

Washington, DC — The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO (AFSCME) Employees Pension Plan (“the AFSCME Plan”), today announced that it has filed 21 shareholder proposals designed to protect and enhance the ...

MLK Jr. Campaign 2012 and The American Dream

AFSCME67 — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:29:41 +0000

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 ...