Feature:
The New Generation
Young leaders move to the forefront as affiliates reach out to welcome them

Where We Stand
When employers don't honor contracts, we're all in trouble

Frontlines
Some AFT belt-tightening

Speak Out
Is it okay to avoid tough classes?

Class Notes
Not all reforms are created equal

Try It

News & Trends
• New pay plan for Houston teachers draws criticism from union
• AFT and Special Olympics join forces
• Louisiana educators stand in solidarity with displaced colleagues
• AFT conference explores unoin role in charter school movement

NCLB Watch
NCLB reauthorization must promote real school improvement

Special Report:
The Pirates of Pensions
Public employee pensions are in jeopardy of being undermined by those who want to privatize pension plans and cut benefits

Our Union
Sweeney outlines ambitious pro-worker agenda

Capitol Watch
State of the Union message dodges hard issues, AFT warns
Budget deal punishes children, students, seniors

Roundup

Retirement News
A rocky start for Medicare prescription drug plan
Determined delegates flip the script at White House conference

Taxing conerns
The 65 percent solution—a bad formula

Global Solidarity
True democracy means free association, independent unions

Your Money
The first day of the rest of your life

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