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AFT and KCFT Donate Hundreds of Books to KCPS International Welcome Center

AFT’s Weingarten on President Biden’s Budget

AFT President Randi Weingarten Says State of the Union Message Is Clear: President Biden Has Our Back

AFT President Calls Federal Appeals Court Ruling in Florida a ‘Major Victory for the First Amendment’

Frontline Care Workers, Community, Unions and Clergy Reiterate Call to Save SUNY Downstate, Release Polling Showing Overwhelming Support

Student Loan Giant Caught Deploying “Call Deflection” Scheme, Jeopardizing Relief for Millions

AFT Executive Council Adopts Resolution Unanimously Calling for the End of the Israel-Hamas War by Negotiated Bilateral Cease-Fire, Promoting Steps Toward a Two-State Solution for Israeli and Palestinian Self-Determination

In Light of BLS Union Density Numbers, AFT President Randi Weingarten Highlights Record Year in Union Organizing, Benefits of Union Membership

Talkspace and the American Federation of Teachers Join Forces to Enhance Mental Health Support for Educators, Healthcare Workers and Public Employees

AFT’s Weingarten Hails Biden Administration’s Latest Announcement: $4.9 Billion Student Loan Debt Relief for Borrowers

New Report Finds Most States Have Deprived Schools of Hundreds of Billions of Dollars Since 2016

New Report Details Harm Caused to Healthcare Industry by Apollo Global Management

Academic Freedom and Fight Against Hatred and Bigotry on Campus Go Hand in Hand

University of Hawaii Professional Assembly Votes to Join Forces with American Federation of Teachers

Teachers Unions, Micron and New York State Launch $4 Million Advanced Technology Learning Framework