Are we becoming an increasingly dis-United States? Extremist politicians exploit anger and resentment, many traditional and social media outlets fuel grievances and distrust of “the other,” and, despite the strong [Read More >>]
Dear friend,As I reflect on this year, I am so grateful for AFT members and allies like you. You make a difference in people’s lives every day, through all of [Read More >>]
It’s not too late to preserve American democracy — yetLet’s start with a thought experiment: A candidate for president is asked to reassure voters that he has no plans to abuse his [Read More >>]
It’s a head-spinning time to be an educator in the United States. From the difficulties of teaching during a pandemic, to getting caught in the crosshairs of culture wars, to [Read More >>]
This message was sent as an email to AFT members and allies.This Labor Day, Americans are giving unions a thumbs-up. It’s not just the hot labor summer, it’s the union advantage — workers [Read More >>]
OSUNO/ONA photoIt’s important to members of the Ohio State University Nurses Organization/Ohio Nurses Association/AFT not just to talk the talk, but also to walk the walk when it comes to community care and service. One way to exemplify this was by hosting the local’s first ever First Book event on [Read More ->>]
Highway workers pick up what nature throws at us. | Credit: solarseven via iStock / Getty Images PlusBy Sarah LaFrenzMy family and I just spent the past hour in our basement due to a nasty storm about four miles north of us. We’re all fine. Tornados are a fact of life during [Read More ->>]
Cooked and delivered with love. | Photo credit: Michael James StudiosBy Anna Svendsen-AmmonsTo celebrate School Lunch Hero Day, on behalf of nurses everywhere, I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to each and every one of you.Your dedication and hard work often go unnoticed, but your impact on [Read More ->>]
Many of Kent Wong’s students are fighting for the right to work whether they are undocumented or not.By Kent WongI have been teaching labor studies and ethnic studies at the University of California-Los Angeles for more than 30 years. Among the finest students of my career have been undocumented immigrant students, sometimes [Read More ->>]
Adjunct professor Youngmin Seo, back row third from left, with students at the Metropolitan Museum of ArtYoungmin Seo was barely making ends meet on his adjunct faculty salary at the City University of New York. He and his then-wife both worked full time as they raised two children, and he took [Read More ->>]
Carol Gale, President
Corey Moses, First Vice-President
Stuart Beckford, Second Vice-President
