Highlights

Feature:
A Living Wage
In communities across the country, the living wage movement is taking hold, pushing the idea that if you work full time you shouldn't have to live in poverty.

Aches and Pains
A new AFT training initiative aims to bring some relief to the huge numbers of bus drivers who suffer from a variety of work-related health concerns.

Stimulating Summer
New York State United Teachers intensive summer program prepares school support staff to go out and train their colleagues back home.

At Your Service
An AFT program that helps local unions that represent PSRPs better meet the diverse needs of their members celebrates 10 years of success.

Healthfile
The news on school violence: Fewer assaults on students but increased attacks on school staff

People
In Utah, a former paraprofessional takes over the top job in the district; in Missouri, a group of custodians clean the schools--and the local highways.