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Podcast: Doing What's Right this Christmas with AFT's Randi Weingarten
Florida Dumb: Law to Arm Teachers
With the entire nation on pins and needles over school shootings, this generation is experiencing a tragedy that no other generation has. As a parent of two young school-aged kids, every morning I am...
Women Have Played an Important Role in the Labor Movement
During the month of March, we commemorate Womens' History Month. In this months message, I would like to highlight the work of women in building early union...
We Need Two New Presidents
I feel stupid even talking about this, but it must be addressed. Newsmax reported, and Fox News and a host of other news outlets later recycled - that the very weathered AFL-CIO President Rich Trumka...
A Better Deal for Teachers
Teachers across the country have been striking over the past few months demanding better wages, benefits, and more funding for their schools. In response, Democrats in the Senate and the House have...
Union leaders get a national stage
Whatcha doin' tonight?If you’re behind a boob tube around 7 pm-ish, tune into the Democratic National Convention. On CNN, MSNBC or CSPAN, union leaders will be taking the stage to make some...