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HFCC Adjuncts celebrate their victory
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Adjuncts Victorious at Henry Ford Community College
The part-time/adjunct faculty voted overwhelmingly on May 7 to be represented by the Henry Ford Community College Adjunct Faculty Organization to improve their low salaries and other inferior working conditions.

Working Woman surveyLatest 'Ask a Working Woman' Survey Now Online
The latest research shows that women still earn significantly less than men—77 cents to the dollar. This AFL-CIO survey gives working women the chance to comment on a range of issues.

State Standards 2008AFT Finds States Making Progress Writing Clear Academic Standards
Some states are making discernible progress in writing clear, specific, content-focused standards that define what students are expected to learn in every grade or course in English, math, science and social studies, according to a new AFT report, which also offers advice for states whose standards need improvement.

American Educator
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The spring '08 issue takes a long look at state standards.

AFT Voices
Let Your Voice Be Heard

Read what other members are saying; watch video; submit your comments.

AFT Convention
ChicagoAFT Convention set for July
The 80th convention of the AFT will be held July 11-14, 2008 in Chicago, Ill.

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Visit the members-only area for info on the 2008 election.

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In Our Own Backyard logoResources To Teach about Child Labor
"In Our Own Backyard" spotlights the hidden problem of child farmworkers in America.

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Keeping Schools Safe
Learn more about establishing a safe and orderly learning environment.
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map of asiamay is asian/pacific american heritage month
To help you celebrate Asian American history in the classroom, we highlight important events in Asian American immigration history and offer recommended reading.

male nursenurses week: safe staffing is what really matters
National Nurses Week is May 6-12. Take action against unsafe staffing.

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The current issue of Public Employee Advocate the ability of governments, as employers, to meet defined-benefit pension and retiree healthcare obligations.

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