Legislators in Annapolis are currently debating a proposal from Governor O’Malley to shift hundreds of millions in teacher pension costs from the state to the county governments.

A pension shift would cost Montgomery County $47 million in FY13 and is expected to total $351 million in the first five years. 
 
Shifting the pension liability to Montgomery County would be devastating to county workers. It will mean cuts in our workforce and the critical services that we provide.
 
It is the state that controls the pension and determines pension benefits. It is the state that underfunded the pension and now they want the counties to pay the bill!
 
Join with your union to STOP THE SHIFT.
 
Sign up for the following:
 
Tuesday, February 28. Council Briefing and Press Conference.  President Renne and other labor leaders will testify to the council.  Press conference to immediately follow. Council Office Building. Sign-in 10:00 a.m. outside of the COB cafeteria. Wear your union shirts. 
 
Monday, March 5.  “Stop the Shift” Lobby Day. Join us as we lobby state legislators. Lowe House Office Building, 6 Bladen Street, Annapolis.  Transportation provided. We will leave the union office at 3:00 p.m. Lobbying begins at 5:30. Wear your union shirts.
 
Josh Ardison
Field Representative