Latest News

07/28/20

New resolutions address return to work, child care, private prisons and the life of a beloved ‘shero’

Early childhood classroom

07/28/20

AFT members honored for stepping up and speaking out

Yolanda Fisher

07/28/20

The pandemic from the frontlines: AFT healthcare members share critical information about COVID-19

nurses panel via zoom

07/28/20

Weingarten shows we’re addressing crises through activism and elections

Randi on the state of our union

07/28/20

Retiring AFT Secretary-Treasurer Lorretta Johnson honored with Bayard Rustin Award

Lorretta Johnson

07/28/20

To ensure students’ safety, strikes could be used as a last resort

a student, not in focus, walks in a school building

07/27/20

AFT retirees are ready for action

virtual retiree conference

07/24/20

Support staff show adaptability in the pandemic

BTU Brian Kemp

07/20/20

AFT Report: Education Job Losses to Top 1.4 Million without Urgent Federal Stimulus

A Time to Act cover

07/17/20

Rise Up for Equity: A Virtual Summit on Community Schools and Family Engagement

Rise Up for Equity

07/17/20

Higher ed layoffs and program cuts signal hard times ahead

PSC car caravan protesting job losses

07/16/20

AFT town hall features discussion on police reform and racism

Police car lights

07/15/20

Unions, colleges win protection for international students

University of Michigan

07/15/20

Make Black lives matter by investing in Black Communities—Part III

Education is the key to success

07/14/20

Wish you weren’t here: AFT members tell vacationing senators to pass HEROES Act

Cleveland, OH members with sign