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Educators Continue Work to Elect Pro-Education, Pro-Labor Candidates

THIS MONTH IN ANNAPOLIS Educators Lead Support for Winning Pro-Public Education Candidates When all of the July primary votes were counted, 88% of MSEA-endorsed candidates claimed victory, demonstrating once again the power of educators’ endorsement. In the November 8 general election, educators have an outstanding opportunity to elect pro-public education champions to positions of county […]
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MSEA-Endorsed Candidates Advance to General Election

THIS MONTH IN ANNAPOLIS MSEA’s Recommended Candidates Sweep Primary Races across State While some votes are still being counted, it’s clear that at least 84% of MSEA-endorsed candidates swept to victory in the July 19 primary, giving educators an excellent opportunity to see champions for schools and students hold elected office at many different levels. […]
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Crucial Battle Is on for Undecided Voters Before July 19 Primary

ELECTION ALERT Issues Drive Educators to Support Moore, Lierman, Brown; Every Vote Will Matter MSEA is rallying members and supporters to get out the vote to elect the best local and statewide candidates in the crucial July 19 primary. For statewide offices, MSEA has endorsed Wes Moore for governor, Brooke Lierman for comptroller, and Anthony […]
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Feature: Unions Rising

There’s a rumor going around that for new Walmart store employees, job orientation includes advice on how to access food stamps and other social services while employed with the company. Rumor or not, the corporate giant, like McDonald’s and other stores and fast-food chains, employs thousands who receive food stamps and Medicare, according to a […]
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Primary 2022: Boots on the Ground for Educator Candidates

We’re still dealing with fallout from the divisive politics that have so damaged the way we talk with and about each other and our ability to rally together around issues that affect us all, like public education, climate change, gun control, and more. This division is much closer to home now as educators across the […]
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Be the Change Be the Voice 2022

MSEA’s success depends on building power through strong leaders and a motivated and engaged membership at both the local and state levels. Leadership is a learned skill, one that requires forming and articulating a vision, understanding the nuances of human behavior, relationship building, reflection, and humility. At MSEA, two of the mainstays of leadership development […]
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What the 2022 General Assembly Session Means for Educators

This General Assembly session continued the work of short- and long-term recovery from the pandemic and reinvigorating support for schools, students, and educators driven by the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future and its promise of improved staffing, salaries, focus on the recruitment and retention of all educators, and expanded student programs. MSEA members and lobbyists worked […]
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The 2022 Elections Are a Big Deal

MSEA delegates from every county gather in the spring every two years. Their two main tasks are among the most important they have as delegates—approving MSEA’s operating budget and endorsing candidates for the primary and general elections. At this year’s Spring Representative Assembly (RA) held on April 2, nearly 300 delegates took up recommendations made […]
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Education Support Professionals and Workload

As with many professions, the ever-changing protocols ensuring a safe and healthy environment for staff and students is overwhelming for school employees. This is particularly true with education support professionals (ESPs), especially cafeteria, custodial employees, bus drivers, and other jobs. This excess workload is seen in how the work is scheduled, the increase in the […]
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