The AFT has taken steps to formally file a complaint with the United Nations. The zero tolerance policy that separates children from their families violates international law, including the U.N. Convention Against Torture and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Arming teachers is not a solution to school shootings. Educators want to teach, not be armed at school. Students and parents want schools to be safe and welcoming places.
CICS refuses to give teachers and school support staff the resources they need. Now they will go on strike to get their students the school they deserve. Stand in solidarity with teachers and support staff and tell CICS: fund classrooms, not boardrooms!
This is a proposed class action lawsuit brought on behalf of public servants about qualifying for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which forgives federal student loan debt after the borrower makes 120 qualifying payments.