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MCEA's 2010 Annual Convention

O'Malley Signs Cell Phone Ban

Volunteers are needed! - MCEA Members (MCEA Painting Party!)

Purpose: To beautify the MCEA Headquarters. Paint and equipment will be supplied.

Please contact Ms. Barbara Mitchell (410-298-8800, Ext. 204) if you are interested in participating and can paint.

Lunch will be provided. Thank you. Stephen J. Schaefer, MCEA President

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Facts About MCEA/AFT Affiliation

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MCEA's Past Presidents vote unanimously to endorse MCEA affiliation with AFT

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For information about the AFT (The American Federation of Teachers), please visit their website at www.aft.org/yourwork/pubemps/about.cfm

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View MCEA's Affiliation Brochure with AFT

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Please call our Affiliation Hotline at 1-888-611-MCEA, Ext. 233 if you have any additional questions regarding the MCEA/AFT Affiliation.

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The MCEA Board has voted to recommend affiliation with AFT.  Please click here to view the MCEA/AFT Affiliation questions and answers document.  For further questions, please e-mail us at questions@mcea.org.  You can also visit the new MCEA/AFT Affiliation page by clicking "News" from the "Home" page, and then click on "MCEA/AFT Affiliation."  Also, please be sure to call our new Affiliation Hotline at 1-888-611-MCEA, Ext. 233

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Lark Pugh, MCEA's Past Treasurer, passed away on June 21, 2010. Lark was a dedicated MCEA member for 40 years and very active in her roles. She served as Board Director and Chairman of various committees, including the Budget, Building, and Convention Committees. She also served as President of Chapter 46 Una Voce for 6 years and Secretary of Chapter 46 for 4 years. Please keep Lark and her family and friends in your thoughts and prayers.

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Attention MCEA Members!

The Maryland Classified Employees Association has been advocating for the rights of State employees for 75 years, and that dedication and mission will continue for the next 75 years and beyond! These are difficult times for all Marylanders, but sadly, as always, the State's financial hardships are felt most keenly by State workers. We plan to continue to provide representation, advocacy, and support for the men and women who serve this State, and toward that end MCEA's leaders are looking to ways to strengthen our Association and protect our legacy and our voice. All such efforts are being made with the goal of expanding not only the power of MCEA, but the power of the collective voices of State employees - we need to be truly working together during these trying times, toward our common goal of a better workplace for all!

Please support MCEA's efforts - we continue, everyday, to represent our members and to advocate for the rights of all State and public employees in Maryland. As always, our most important job is yours!

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ATTENTION! MCEA does not have any charitable contribution sites on the internet, nor do any other groups or non-profit organizations have the authority to collect money on behalf of MCEA! If you see any of these on the internet asking for money, these ARE NOT authorized by MCEA! Please don't fall for any of these scams. Thank you.

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MCEA's 2010 Convention will be held on October 11, 12 & 13 (Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday) at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center, located on 4001 Coastal Highway in Ocean City, MD. The Convention theme is Remembering the Past & Transitioning to the Future. The Convention colors are brown & pink. The Convention Headquarters Hotel is the Holiday Inn/Oceanfront located on 66th Street in Ocean City, MD. Please mark your calendars!

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The Wallace F. Smith Memorial Scholarship Applications are available at the Headquarters and Area Offices.

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Please visit R.K. Tongue Co., Inc. - MCEA's Insurance Broker and Administrator since 1938. See how they can assist you!

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Nomination Form for New Board of Directors Positions

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MCEA's newly elected President is Stephen J. Schaefer. The new Officers are Linda Day, First Vice President; Michael Miller, Second Vice President; Phyllis Lickliter, Treasurer; and David Stewart, Secretary. They will serve a two year term, expiring in 2011. The new Board of Directors are Anna Cluster, Christopher Farnell, Marion Barnard Jones, Antionette Perry, and Agnes Valenzia. They will all serve a two year term, and Ms. Valenzia will serve a one year term. Congratulations to the new leadership of MCEA and welcome aboard!

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Attention All Area Governors & Chapter Presidents: Please be sure to give Ms. Barbara Mitchell your e-mail address so we can send you the Board minutes every month. Ms. Mitchell can be contacted at bmitchell@mcea.org or 410-298-8800, Ext. 204. Thank you.

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MCEA Hosts Meet & Greet Reception for Robert Ehrlich
Pension Fund Commission Appointments Delayed
July 24, 2010 - Delegates Vote to Strengthen MCEA through AFT Affiliation
2010-2011 Furlough and Pay Reduction Plan for State Employees
FY 2011 Furlough Information and Temporary Salary Reduction Plan for State Employees - Governor's Executive Order 01.01.2010.11
MCEA's Legislative Results 2010
View Photos of MCEA's 2010 Spring Cleaning Rally
MCEA's Spring Cleaning Rally - Uniting Together to Sweep Away the Injustices in Annapolis
View Photos of MCEA's 2010 Rally
MCEA's 2010 Legislative Update
View Photos of MCEA's 2010 Legislative Reception
MCEA Kicks Off the New Year With Another Member Victory
MCEA is Only Union to Testify to HB 78 on Behalf of State Employees
2010 MCEA RALLY - ALL STATE EMPLOYEES JOIN US!
MCEA's 2010 Martin Luther King Jr.'s Commemorative Breakfast
MCEA's 2010 Legislative Reception
H1N1 Vaccination Update
Meet MCEA's 2009 Newly Elected Officers
2010 State Holidays
State of Maryland Standard Temporary Salary Reduction Schedule
State of Maryland Standard Salary Schedule
MCEA's 2009 Convention Results
Earn Back Your Money From Furloughs By Recruiting New MCEA Members - Join The Fight
MCEA is on FACEBOOK! Join Us!
MCEA is on TWITTER! Join Us!
Governor O'Malley Responds to State Employee
MCEA Fights Against More Possible Furloughs; Published in The Daily Record
MCEA Fights to Stop More Furloughs!
The Baltimore Sun Talks/Blogs About Service Fees
Another MCEA Member Wins His Case With MCEA Representation
The 2009 General Assembly Legislative Session Has Ended. View MCEA's 2009 Legislative Results/Update

What is the Next Step for State Employees to Do to Combat Service Fees? Please Educate Yourself So You Do the Right Thing and Vote on the Next MOU!

Clarifications on Service Fees Legislation Passing
Two Members Win Their Cases With MCEA Representation
ATTENTION STATE EMPLOYEES! Tell Them: Enough is Enough!
3/8/09 - Cumberland Times-News - "Who Will Pay Dues to One and Service Fee to Other?" The Truth is Near!
3/4/09 - Cumberland Times-News - "Dues Given to Political Party Without Consent." An Example of an AFSCME Member Who is Not in Favor of Service Fees!
MCEA's 2009 Legislative Update
Vote Down Senate Bill 264 and House Bill 298...Say NO to Service Fees!
MCEA Opposes Layoffs, Furloughs & Service Fees!
MCEA Urges all State Employees to Know the Facts!
Governor O'Malley Enacted Furlough Plan After MCEA Expressed Unjust Concern for all State Employees.  See Furloughs Executive Order # 01.01.2008.20.

NBCI Correctional Employee Wins Job Back With MCEA Representation!

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