Trump fails a crucial test
In her latest column appearing in the New York Times, AFT President Randi Weingarten writes about Donald Trump's education policies amd how they would devastate our public education system.
Get Involved: Philadelphia Labor Activist Training
The Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO will host a year-long series of labor education workshops designed to better equip labor activists and leaders to meet the challenges facing today’s labor movement. Now in its second year, the Philadelphia Labor Activist Training will be co-sponsored by the Labor School at Penn State.
Save the Date: Walk-In Oct. 6 for the schools our students deserve!
Get ready to Walk In for the Schools All Students Deserve on Thursday, Oct. 6. AROS - the Alliance to Reclaim Our Schools is planning its third "Walk In" to raise awareness about the great programs and progress in our public schools and about the funding and resources ALL of our schools need to be successful. Click MORE for a save-the-date flyers and planning documents to get your local ready to participate.
Weingarten lauds AFT's past, looks ahead to fall elections
AFT President Randi Weingarten on July 18 delivered a forceful case for Hillary Clinton, while hailing the 100-year-old union as a vehicle empowering our more than 1.6 million workers at the bargaining table and the ballot box.
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Gov. Wolf vetoes seniority bill
PA Gov. Wolf vetoed a bill that allows school districts to ignore seniority and tenure in making layoffs.