AFT Convention Concludes

Although Seattle may be best known for its coffee, Space Needle and often gray skies, it was buzzing with a different kind of activity as more than 3,000 people from across the country gathered in the Emerald City, July 7-11, for the 81st AFT convention. Meeting under the theme "Building Futures Together," the convention provided AFT members with a forum to vote on major policy resolutions, to celebrate the union's growth and the outstanding work members do every day, and to hear from AFT president Randi Weingarten.

The theme was woven throughout the convention as delegates heard presentations on topics ranging from organizing and working with the community to political action and strengthening the institutions where AFT members work. They also debated resolutions covering issues such as teacher evaluation, staffing in higher education, healthcare reform, child labor, common core standards and community schools. In addition to president Weingarten, main speakers included Juan Andrade Jr., president of the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute; Microsoft founder Bill Gates; NAACP president Ben Jealous; and AFL-CIO president Richard Trumka.

 

Read the latest digital edition of "afterwords," the daily summary of the AFT's convention proceedings.	View the latest convention video below. More videos are on our video gallery here.

 

 

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