Per the AFT-Maryland Constitution, effective September 1, 2019, the monthly per capita rate will increase by 50-cents ($.50). All members will see the first deduction from your paycheck that comes on September 20, 2019. If you are a member of BTU, then you are also a member of AFT-Maryland, but they are not the same organization. AFT-Maryland is the statewide union of AFT members.
Please contact AFT-MD at 410.764.3030 if you have any additional questions or concerns.
2019-2020 Membership Dues Rates
Teacher Rates |
Deduction Rates |
First Deduction Check Date |
Full Member Rate – Teachers whose annual salary is equal to or greater than the first interval of the Standard Teacher Pathway salary scale of the Teacher Agreement will pay the “Full” rate. |
$47.83 |
September 20, 2019 21 deductions |
Modified Member Rate – Teachers whose annual salary is less than the first interval of the Standard Teacher Pathway salary scale of the Teacher Agreement will pay the “Modified” rate. |
$24.03 |
September 20, 2019 21 deductions |
Paraprofessional and School Related Personnel Rates (PSRP) |
Deduction Rates |
First Deduction Check Date |
Full Member Rate – PSRPs whose annual salary is equal to or greater than the first interval of the Standard Teacher Pathway salary scale of the Teacher Agreement will pay the “Full” rate. |
$47.83 |
September 20, 2019 21 deductions |
Modified Member Rate – PSRPs whose annual salary is less than the first interval of the Standard Teacher Pathway salary scale of the Teacher Agreement will pay the “Modified” rate. |
$24.03 |
September 20, 2019 21 deductions |
Minimal Hour Member Rate – PSRPs whose annual salary is $10,000 or less |
$12.12 |
September 20, 2019 21 deductions |