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Make sure your back-to-school supplies are union made: As sad as we’ll be to see summer come to an end, the approach of a new school year is an exciting time and ushers in the busiest buying season outside of the winter holidays. Get your young learners fired up for the start of school with new school supplies! Check out our list of ethically made products from companies that treat their employees fairly.
- Labor 411

ASASP 11 Month Calendar (210 Days) 2017-2018

Click HERE to view and print the 210 Day Calendar

Shop Maryland Tax-free Week

The second Sunday of August to the following Saturday is designated as Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week each year. That means qualifying apparel and footwear $100 or less, per item, are exempt from the state sales tax. This year, the first $40 of a backpack or bookbag purchase is also tax-free. Accessory items, except for backpacks, are not included. The Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week for 2017 is Sunday, August 13 - Saturday, August 19.
http://comptroller.marylandtaxes.com/Public_Services/Agency_Information/Office_of_the_Comptroller/Comptroller_Initiatives/Shop_Maryland_Tax-free_Week/Tax_Free_Week_Faqs.pdf

$5K tax credit for student debt now available:

If you -- or someone you know -- has incurred at least $20,000 in undergraduate student loan debt and have at least $5,000 in outstanding undergraduate student loan debt, you may be eligible for a tax credit of up to $5,000 on your 2017 personal income tax. Maryland General Assembly Delegate Jimmy Tarlau reports that as a result of legislation passed by the Maryland General Assembly, there is a new tax credit available for state residents. The deadline is September 15th to be eligible to receive a credit on this year’s taxes.  Find out more about the tax credit and get an application form here.
                                                                                           Source: Union City

Labor Quote:

"We must take sides.  Neutrality helps the oppressor, never  the victim. Silence encourages the tormentors, never the tormented."
- Elie Wiesel

36 Reasons why you should thank a Union:

To read the list of 36 reasons you should thank a union, click HERE