by Irish Olivares | Dec 17, 2018 | AFT, GDOE Teachers, Local News, National News
A growing body of research confirms what AFT educators have known all along: Students are the real beneficiaries when teachers have real professional input and latitude. But a new report from the Rand Corp. finds that the majority of principals surveyed believe...
by Irish Olivares | Oct 18, 2018 | AFT, Announcements, Local News, National News
By now you’ve seen the devastation that Hurricane Michael left in its wake. Many communities still stranded without power, while others were totally wiped out. We’ve reached out to members in the area to make sure everyone is safe, and are in contact with local union...
by Irish Olivares | Oct 15, 2018 | AFT, National News
At a time when labor is under fire more than ever, union members took to the streets of Philadelphia to show the world that #UNIONSUNITED can make a powerful statement. Watch as thousands of union families gather for the 2018 Philadelphia Labor Day Parade & Family...
by Irish Olivares | Oct 9, 2018 | National News
In late July, the two public school teachers were crisscrossing Peoria in Innis’ SUV, working their way through a list of fellow educators. Their task was simple: Talk to the teachers about their schools and their concerns. Let them know about an upcoming contract...
by Irish Olivares | Sep 12, 2018 | Announcements, Local News, National News
The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 caused more law enforcement line of duty deaths than any other single incident in American history. Out of the 2,996 deaths, 412 were emergency workers in New York City who responded to the World Trade Center. Let us share...
by Irish Olivares | Jul 9, 2018 | AFT, Local News, National News
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 on Wednesday (6/27/18) that government workers who choose not to join a union cannot be charged for the cost of collective bargaining. The case centered on what are known as fair-share or agency fees. In the United States, a union...
