by Toneshia Harris | Jun 11, 2008 | Local News
We as the union do not feel the pushing back of school at the expense of teachers is legal or positive for our teachers. We will do everything possible to prevent loss of pay for our members. Recently some members of the school board have suggested that GPSS moves... by Toneshia Harris | Jun 1, 2008 | Local News
On the Pacific Island of Guam, Matt Rector, President of AFT Local 1581, reports that his local, which is the largest and fastest growing union on Guam, has also endorsed HR 676. Rector wrote of his locals endorsement: If anyone needs an incentive to support universal... by Toneshia Harris | Jun 1, 2008 | Local News
145+ countries guarantee paid sick days for everyone who works. But not the U.S.! 85% of restaurant workers have no paid sick days. And, 90% of food-borne illnesses that start in restaurants are traced to employees who were forced to work sick, or lose pay, or even... by Toneshia Harris | Jun 1, 2008 | Local News
This is a tremendous victory for public schools, educators and children. The legislation authorizes $6.4 billion annually to help state and school districts address school conditions that compromise learning and teaching. The bill also creates more than 100,000... by Toneshia Harris | Jun 1, 2008 | Local News
Psychologists Recommend Staying Calm in Uncertain Times WASHINGTON, June 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — As talk of falling housing prices, rising consumer debt and declining retail sales bring up worries about the nations economic health, the American Psychological...