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 >>]
By Kathleen WhiteI was just 16 years old when I enrolled at San Francisco State University, and as the first in my family to go to college, I had to pay for it myself. I had no choice but to use financial aid: grants, scholarships and student loans.I earned my bachelor’s degree, [Read More ->>]
Pictured from left to right, are Zach Sokolowski, Tracy Rocco, and Nic Tobin, professionals who work in Michigan Medicine lab settings. They are holding posters placed across Michigan Medicine facilities, listing all of the job descriptions that UMMAP represents.Michigan Medicine tech professionals embrace unionizationIn March, more than 500 professionals who [Read More ->>]
Credit: themacx/GettyFor years the Biden-Harris administration has been working to reduce the burden of student debt, and one of its most significant and successful programs has been the Saving on a Valuable Education, or SAVE, plan. At a virtual gathering April 1, AFT and National Education Association members shared their [Read More ->>]
Collaboration is key. | Photo credit: Thi Soares/iStock/Getty Images PlusBy Carol VeachIn 2021, my co-workers and I at Worthington Libraries formed our union. We took this step because it was the only way to make lasting improvements on workplace issues like parental leave and occupational health and safety. Since then, we’ve watched [Read More ->>]
By Ternesha BurroughsWhen I first started teaching, I was making $29,000 a year. Every morning on my route to work I passed a KFC with a sign out: They were hiring assistant managers for $32,000 — $3,000 more than what I was making at the time. I could have quit then, in [Read More ->>]
Carol Gale, President
Corey Moses, First Vice-President
Stuart Beckford, Second Vice-President
