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Recent Press Releases & Statements

  • 04/21/2018

    Statement by AFT President Randi Weingarten on latest news about closure of schools in Puerto Rico

  • 04/21/2018

    “Truco político” el anuncio de Keleher

  • 04/20/2018

    AFT Joins April 20 Day of Action Against Gun Violence in Schools

  • 04/19/2018

    AFT Severs Relationship with Wells Fargo over Guns

  • 04/18/2018

    AFT President Weingarten on Barbara Bush’s Death

  • 04/17/2018

    AFT Report Calls for Investor Action to Hold Gun Manufacturers Accountable for Risks to Society

  • 04/14/2018

    Oklahoma City Teachers to Return to Classes Monday with Plans to Mobilize for November Elections

  • 04/12/2018

    Oklahoma City AFT on Upcoming Vote to End Teacher Walkout

  • 04/10/2018

    AFT in Oklahoma Decries Fallin Repeal

  • 04/10/2018

    AFT Statement on NAEP Report Card

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