AFT-Lone Star College (your employee union at LSC) is concerned about certain issues we have been hearing about from some employees. We would like to know if what we are hearing is isolated or a common issue for many employees. Our union has developed a short survey that we would like you to take so we can better understand how you experience your working environment. There are 20 questions and it will take about 4 minutes to complete. Please take the survey!

Health and Dental Open Enrollment runs from May 3 to May 28, 2021...this is the only time during the year you can change your insurance plan (unless there is a life changing event).

Look over the options and the pricing and submit any changes to your agency HR/Payroll before the May 28 deadline.  Here is the link to the Open Enrollment information

Click to Read the End of Season 2021 Issue of A C.U.T. Above

BUTTERFLY GARDEN at Egan Cottage at the Sheriff’s Youth Ranch in Safety Harbor.  Members donated the bench a few years ago in memory and appreciation of Fred and Betty Egrè. It was Fred’s impetus that has made Egan Cottage our charitable project for more than fourteen years. Betty continues to be an avid and generous supporter of the project.

HEADLINES:

New Congressional Voting Record Report Available;

President Biden's Joint Address to Congress Promises More Action To Help Older Americans Recover from the Pandemic;

Senate Committee Advances Biden's Nominees for USPS Board;

Senior's Face Double Whammy; Escalating Drug Prices and Low Social Security COLAs;

May Day to Commemorate Workers Around the World as Senate Considers the PRO Act

The Health Enhancement Program is sponsoring a diabetes prevention program.  Successful completion of the 12 month program can earn you a $200 reward.  Fellow union member Angie Russo (Department of Banking) can be seen in a brief video below describing the benefits of the program.

Members across the state aren't letting the abolishment of payroll deduction extinguish their professional voice!

They're signing up for e-dues to remain a union member and fight for public education. 

AEOP Meeting Minutes

May 3-7, 2021 ~ Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week has never meant quite so much...

Citrus County's educators have met the challenges of teaching during a pandemic with determination, creativity, patience, and care--all to keep students safe and learning. There is no doubt that our public school employees have truly gone above and beyond to support students and the community as a whole. Here's your opportunity to show appreciation for the unique contributions of the teachers and school staff who are making a difference every day!

Submit a shout-out to the teacher or school staff member that you'd like to recognize and we'll deliver your message to them along with a small token of appreciation!   

CLICK HERE

Not a member? Sign up now!

If you are not currently a member, you can download a sign-up form here. The form needs to be printed, filled out, and mailed to BCFPE, 305 W. Chesapeake Ave, Suite L30, Towson, MD 21204. Call us with questions or to make other arrangements (410) 296-1875, or jripley@aft-maryland.org. 

Members: Update your Contact Information

Does BCFPE have your current contact information? We are reaching out to all members to update their contact information in our database. We want to keep you abreast of all of our activities, and in a time where it is difficult to meet in person, we especially need our members' mailing and email contact information.

Please click here to update your information: http://aftmd.us/BCFPEmembercontact