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A Strike for Black Lives
Thousands of essential workers took part in a Strike for Black Lives on Monday, walking off the job for eight minutes and 46 seconds to honor George Floyd.
Trump and DeVos Have No Plan to Reopen Schools
Last week, Trump announced that schools would reopen in the fall regardless of the situation around COVID-19. He even took to Twitter to threaten states with a reduction in funding if they do not...
1.5 Million Government Employees Laid Off
One hundred days into the COVID-19 pandemic and shutdown, almost all states and local municipalities have begun to reopen. Even New York City, the hardest-hit area in the country, has entered Phase 1...
Rochester Lays-Off 198 Teachers
Near-record unemployment, falling revenue for state and local governments, and a huge budget deficit are causing more layoffs for teachers in Rochester, New York. Even before the crisis, the district...
Teachers Will Strike if Trump Forces School ReOpen
On a call with the nation’s Governors on Monday, Trump suggested that states consider reopening schools before the end of the year, saying “Many are thinking about their school system....
McConnell Refusing to Pay Police Pensions
In an interview with conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said the following:
Teachers Unions on Coronavirus: Close the Schools
With Trump declaring a national emergency around coronavirus, many local governments are deciding how best to keep people safe. At a national level, some unions are pushing for more funding to aid in...
AFT Announces Presidential Endorsement
The third-largest union in the country, the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) has made an endorsement in the Democratic primary. However, their unique endorsement may not clear things up for...
Teachers Unions: End Active School Shooter Drills
Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund (Everytown), the American Federation of Teachers, and the National Education Association r (link is external)released a new (link is external)report (...
Warren's Prek-12 Plan is a "Game changer"
As the AFT continues to engage members in the presidential election and candidates continue to address issues relevant to working families, the education plan released by presidential candidate...