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We regret to announce that the AFT NHP Professional Issues Conference has been postponed until further notice.
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Nurses and Healthcare News
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02/09/2021
Hospital tech workers fight for a fair contract
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12/11/2020
Union holds ‘sweater-weather’ drive for students
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12/09/2020
Grief among students: Tools for educators facing a wave of loss
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12/07/2020
Continuing the fight for equity after the election
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12/04/2020
Town hall features vaccine experts to address members’ questions
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12/03/2020
AFT affiliates give Houston educators what they need: A voice
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11/25/2020
Philly’s University of the Arts says ‘Union Yes’
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11/09/2020
Finally—it’s President-elect Biden
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