The school system was not the only powerful institution that was challenged by the budget. Also in the crosshairs were the public employee unions.Labor When analyzing the unions, it’s important…
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Surprise, surprise! Our sources tell us that the State Department of Education has approved Montgomery County’s FY 2011 Maintenance of Effort waiver request on a 7-5 vote. Wicomico County’s waiver…
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Consequences of the Budget, Part Two
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One of the most compelling elements of the budget drama was its impact on the county’s most important government institution: its public schools.The School System The schools are a unique…
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Council Member Nancy Navarro won last year’s District 4 special election with lots of labor support. But that did not stop members of Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 35 and…
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Consequences of the Budget, Part One
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The FY 2011 budget passed by the Montgomery County Council is an historic event. Many things that would have seemed unthinkable just a few years ago happened at the same…
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County Council Passes Budget
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The County Council voted to approve a new operating budget today by 7-2, with Council Members Phil Andrews and Mike Knapp dissenting. Following is the council’s press release.Montgomery County Council…
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MCEA President Doug Prouty on Kojo
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County Budget Basics in Place (Updated)
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The basic items in the FY 2011 budget were settled this afternoon. Here’s the rough outline.Furloughs: All non-school employees, including the police and fire fighters, will be taking furloughs. They…
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SEIU Members Tell Their Stories
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MCGEO is not the only public employee union swarming the County Council building over budget concerns. SEIU Local 500, which represents school support staff, is going to do it too…
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MCGEO’s SOS Letter
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MCGEO sent the following letter to the County Council today along with its SOS cards, which were filled out by thousands of residents opposing county budget cuts. MCGEO’s maneuver is…