We have received many responses from AFT members. Click on a particular question to hear a sample of what YOU are saying.

AFT Teachers

• If you had $50,000 to improve your school's reading program, how would you spend it?
   
• What specific recommendations would you make to improve student achievement in urban schools?

• What is the single biggest change schools can make so that testing works better in your classroom?
   
• What are your concerns about the lack of affordable, high-quality early childhood education for all children?
  

AFT PSRP

• School secretaries "do" for the entire school community. They are the glue that holds everything together. How can our union make sure that schools properly appreciate what secretaries do and recognize their contributions?
  

AFT Higher Education

• Why is affirmative action important for higher education?
   
• What are your concerns about academic freedom and the free exchange of ideas on your campus? How do you think your union could get involved?
  

AFT Healthcare

• Is hiring workers from other countries a good short-term solution to America's healthcare worker shortage?
   
• What are your major concerns surrounding the costs of and access to quality healthcare coverage in this country?
  
  

AFT Public Employees

• What is the biggest threat to your retirement security?
   
• Is your office building making you sick? Are you worried for your personal safety because of the line of work you are in? What are your concerns? What solutions are needed?
  

Campaign '08

• If you could invite the presidential candidates to spend a day with you at your workplace, what is the most important challenge you face every day that you would want them to see first hand?
  
  
• What are the three most important issues to you in this upcoming presidential election?
  
  
• What one question would you want to ask the candidates to answer?