Assistants Get New Contract
Tough economic times aren't usually the best time to negotiate a contract. But for the members of the Tinley Park Educational Support Council negotiation team, the "open and problem-solving oriented negotiations" with the Tinley Park school district #146, which began in February, went off without a hitch.  (more)

Small Locals Make Gains in Tough Economy
The economy is down, unemployment is rising and many people are feeling uncertain about the future. But even in the midst of this poor economic environment, a few SRP locals in New York made gains at the bargaining table.  (more)

Transportation Aides Get Overdue Raises
Driving students to and from school in urban, suburban and rural areas every day through all types of weather and over varied terrain is a challenging job. Bus aides and monitors can make these trips easier and safer. That's exactly what 600 bus aides do in Buffalo, N.Y., even without a contract. Their last contract expired in June 2004. Their dilemma is that the school's finances are run by a state-appointed fiscal control board. (more)

School Support Staff all over the Country Are Choosing AFT/PSRP.
View a list of collective bargaining election victories over the past 12 months.