Public Services News

03/22/2020
AFT endorses Joe Biden as Democratic nominee for president
03/20/2020
PEF members keep their state alive
03/05/2020
House calls for $100 billion to rebuild schools
02/28/2020
AFT activists lean in to support 2020 candidates
02/19/2020
A giant step for collective bargaining in Virginia
02/07/2020
Philly’s infrastructure crisis comes to a head
02/05/2020
A proactive approach needed for coronavirus, say union leaders
12/13/2019
Texas retirees fight to repeal rules that cut benefits
12/13/2019
Democrats slam Betsy DeVos, ‘denier in chief,’ on student debt forgiveness
11/20/2019
Tearing down the testing barrier to teaching
11/20/2019
Union leaders ride the bus for school funding in Florida
09/27/2019
AFT members dive into candidate endorsement process
07/24/2019
Faculty brace for layoffs, program closures at University of Alaska
06/25/2019
Sanders proposes canceling all student debt
06/18/2019
The AFT leads protest at U.N. in Geneva, demands justice at U.S.-Mexico border
06/17/2019
Union grieves death of Baltimore employee
06/12/2019
Alaska budget crisis mirrors national funding challenge
05/14/2019
AFT town hall hosts Elizabeth Warren
04/25/2019
Mobilization yields firsts in member engagement
04/15/2019
AFT town hall welcomes Bernie Sanders
03/20/2019
AFT announces 2020 presidential endorsement process
02/27/2019
One custodian’s mission: Green cleaning
02/14/2019
Since Parkland, 365 days of grief and action
01/29/2019
Union power is rising
01/25/2019
A Community at Risk
01/24/2019
Election strategy: Collaborating for civil rights
01/16/2019
Los Angeles educators stage historic strike
01/11/2019
AFT helps members affected by the shutdown
01/09/2019
AFT members feel like political pawns in Trump shutdown
01/07/2019
Bringing the joy of reading to inmates’ kids
01/07/2019
The AFT calls for an end to the government shutdown
12/21/2018
Sunlight is the best disinfectant
12/17/2018
Legislation would create federal standard to prevent workplace violence
12/06/2018
Charting a way forward
11/16/2018
#CountEveryVote: Our children are watching
11/07/2018
Americans vote for a ‘check and balance’ on Trump
10/03/2018
AFT members are taking Navient to court
09/19/2018
AFT Massachusetts members aid victims of Merrimack gas disaster
09/06/2018
AFT rushes in with clean water for Detroit kids
07/23/2018
Building public employee density in Baltimore
07/16/2018
Top AFT officers are re-elected
07/14/2018
The beating heart of our union
07/14/2018
Sen. Warren lauds union fight, vows support
07/14/2018
Big Pharma on the menu at joint breakfast
07/13/2018
AFT voices in every constituency
07/13/2018
Weingarten offers ‘hope in darkness,’ urges member and election engagement
07/12/2018
Pride of the Union awards: We’re sticking with the union!
06/27/2018
After Janus, we’re in it to win it
04/30/2018
Alaska activists launch member engagement drive
04/20/2018
Fighting gun violence with divestment: AFT drops Wells Fargo over gun policy
02/01/2018
Trump's 'Hunger Games' plan for infrastructure
01/10/2018
Maryland public employees beat back the cold
11/30/2017
AFT members turn out to fight against GOP tax bill
11/09/2017
AFT-endorsed candidates won big on election night
11/03/2017
A warning from Kansas: Don't do what we did
10/23/2017
Operation Agua will provide safe water to Puerto Ricans
09/14/2017
Fallout from funding squeeze continues in Kansas
08/30/2017
AFT leaders join healthcare 'Drive for Our Lives'
08/21/2017
AFT responds to white supremacist terrorism
06/30/2017
Kansas prison unrest points to understaffing
06/29/2017
Black lives and blue lives, together in our union
06/19/2017
Fighting opioid crisis with facts and science
06/08/2017
Public employees warn of Trump budget
05/19/2017
School visit links career-tech ed and Infrastructure Week
05/15/2017
Excessive fees are crushing workers' retirements
05/10/2017
Keeping the wildlife healthy and sustainable
01/23/2017
AFT members turn out in force for historic protests
10/17/2016
Labor launches bid for votes in Philly and suburbs
10/05/2016
Oct. 9 debate: Your turn to take the mic
09/29/2016
EpiPen and the swindle of public services
09/27/2016
Clinton draws raves, but supporters warn against complacency
07/21/2016
AFT officers pledge to keep up the fight
07/21/2016
How tax evasion stole trillions from public services
07/20/2016
Panel brings AFT's first 100 years to life
07/18/2016
Hillary reserves 'seat at the table' for AFT
07/18/2016
Weingarten lauds AFT's past, looks ahead to fall elections
06/07/2016
Clinton's victory is historic moment for America
05/26/2016
Many AFT members will benefit from overtime changes
05/18/2016
Water crisis continues to poison Flint families
04/13/2016
Ads urge Connecticut to stop layoffs of state employees
03/29/2016
With 4-4 decision, court protects workers' collective voice
03/16/2016
Weingarten to Senate on court nomination: Do your job
02/29/2016
Budget cuts threaten public safety in Connecticut
01/26/2016
AFT regional gatherings inspire member engagement
01/19/2016
Yearning to breathe free
01/11/2016
Pro-worker crowds rally as court hears 'Friedrichs' case
01/07/2016
Carrying the message about a threat to worker rights
11/13/2015
AFT files amicus brief in 'Friedrichs' case
10/15/2015
Clinton stands out in substantive Democratic debate
10/09/2015
AFT issues groundbreaking report on racial equity
09/11/2015
AFT members applaud Clinton's push for equality
08/26/2015
New report highlights 'the union advantage' for women
07/11/2015
AFT endorses Hillary Clinton for president
06/30/2015
Court decision threatens America's working families
06/08/2015
Public employees mobilize to fight for strong communities
04/21/2015
AFT-Maryland shows mettle in General Assembly session
03/17/2015
A tale of two states
02/11/2015
Clinton initiative praises union pension investments
02/10/2015
Illinois governor attacks unions in blatant abuse of power
10/16/2014
Winners of Prize for Solution-Driven Unionism announced
09/23/2014
Turning up the heat to reverse climate change
09/04/2014
AFT, other groups call on Google to drop out of ALEC
08/31/2014
This is our fight
07/31/2014
AFT convention delegates back secure retirement, pensions
07/11/2014
Weingarten lays out bold call to move country forward
07/11/2014
Barber brings Moral Mondays message to AFT convention
07/11/2014
Gov. Brown highlights state's approach to education
07/11/2014
Public employees: Celebrating our progress and facing our challenges
06/18/2014
Calif. law would require reporting of school pesticide use
06/03/2014
Outsourcing public jobs results in a race to the bottom
05/29/2014
AFT announces 2014 Everyday Heroes
05/29/2014
AFT announces 2014 Everyday Heroes
05/27/2014
AFT calls for heightened pressure to counter Boko Haram
05/23/2014
The 'Wall Street skim' on higher education
05/15/2014
Faith leaders, AFT reaffirm mission to reclaim the promise
05/08/2014
AFT voices outrage over Nigerian abductions
05/07/2014
Obama helps observe Public Service Recognition Week
04/22/2014
Apply now for the Prize for Solution-Driven Unionism
04/22/2014
New book paints depressing picture of American injustice
03/27/2014
The war on poverty: 50 years later
03/13/2014
Reclaiming the Promise push focuses on public services
02/26/2014
Food service worker makes the case for higher minimum wage
02/14/2014
AFT resolution calls for halt to deportations
01/31/2014
Hundreds gather for Save Our Services rally in Albany, NY
01/23/2014
Report offers fresh ideas for labor-management cooperation
01/21/2014
Federal spending bill eases sequestration hits
01/08/2014
PEF cautiously optimistic about new mental health plan
12/06/2013
DC stands up to ALEC—and for democracy
11/20/2013
Report shows Detroit crisis is about revenue, not spending
10/29/2013
Superstorm Sandy: Out of crisis, community
10/21/2013
AFT Stands with UN Workers
10/17/2013
AFT honors winners of Prize for Solution-Driven Unionism
09/13/2013
H-1B visa provision is important immigration reform issue
09/12/2013
A victory for Colorado WINS
09/11/2013
AFL-CIO to work to pass employment non-discrimination act
09/05/2013
Full legislative agenda awaits Congress when it returns
08/29/2013
Leaders gather 50 years after King's landmark address
08/26/2013
March on Washington: Continuing 'that righteous fight'
08/02/2013
Keep the heat on for immigration reform
07/26/2013
AFT prepares for 50th anniversary of March on Washington
07/09/2013
Negotiations run chilly for public employees in Alaska
06/28/2013
AFT supports withdrawal of Bangladesh trade privileges
06/26/2013
Court's decision turns back decades of voting progress
06/26/2013
Galvanizing for 50th anniversary of March on Washington
06/26/2013
DOMA and Prop 8 rulings are huge step for equality
06/14/2013
Ramping it up for immigration reform
06/11/2013
AFT leaders urge Gap Inc. to sign fire safety accord
06/10/2013
AFT announces $25,000 Prize for Solution-Driven Unionism
06/05/2013
Unions fight Koch brothers' bid to buy the public square
06/04/2013
Union coalition wins challenge to state employee layoffs
05/23/2013
Victories in Oregon as two unions join the AFT
05/20/2013
Weighing in on immigration reform
05/13/2013
Illinois pension proposal is a good and fair agreement
05/10/2013
Telling the U.S. immigration story through film
05/08/2013
Online sales tax: A matter of fairness
05/03/2013
Unions and the community are 'a natural coalition'
04/25/2013
AFT seeks anti-abuse measures in healthcare law
04/18/2013
AFT spotlights investment managers' unsavory connections
04/16/2013
Pay gap between CEOs and workers reaches record high
04/11/2013
Thousands flock to nation's capital for immigration reform
04/04/2013
Connecticut members help secure landmark gun safety laws
03/26/2013
AFT joins rally in support of marriage equality
03/22/2013
Weingarten helps kick off labor's immigration reform push
02/28/2013
Newtown teaches Washington what real loss looks like
02/28/2013
Activists rally for voting rights at the Supreme Court
02/25/2013
Kansas unions, community stand up and fight back
02/21/2013
AFT tells Mexico: Stop targeting workers!
02/11/2013
Kansas public employees fighting anti-worker agenda
02/03/2013
North Dakota unions approve merger
01/15/2013
Kansans rally at state Capitol to defend public services
12/27/2012
Town employees win back free speech, overtime
12/18/2012
After tragedy, AFT turns to supporting Newtown community
12/12/2012
Michigan Republicans ram through right to work law
12/10/2012
Michigan legislators trying to ram through right to work
12/06/2012
AFT delegates take an active role in PSI World Congress
11/15/2012
Ocean City, Md., workers continue fight for bargaining
11/13/2012
AFT members help with Superstorm Sandy relief effort
11/02/2012
In tight presidential race, New Hampshire's got game
11/02/2012
Superstorm Sandy highlights vital role of public employees
10/31/2012
Union workers lead the way in hurricane recovery
10/24/2012
Broad coalition fights voter suppression efforts
10/22/2012
AFT kicks off Election 2012 bus tour in Ohio
10/16/2012
Spending cuts totaling $1.2 trillion will hurt, unless Congress acts to stop sequestration
10/04/2012
AFT affiliate leads effort to move ALEC out of New Jersey
09/17/2012
Judge strikes down much of Wisconsin's anti-union law
09/12/2012
Union works with students to build a home
09/11/2012
Planting a future
09/10/2012
AFT and members strongly support Chicago Teachers Union
09/05/2012
Weingarten celebrates Labor Day in Pittsburgh
09/04/2012
Pro-worker initiative will stay on the Michigan ballot
08/31/2012
A Labor Day Message from President Randi Weingarten
08/31/2012
A Labor Day message from Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis
08/22/2012
Economic and political challenges are top issues for public employees
08/14/2012
Global boycott against Hyatt hotel chain continues
08/08/2012
AFT supporting striking workers at Palermo's Pizza
07/29/2012
Biden praises the important work of educators
07/29/2012
McDowell County thanks the AFT for the promise of a brighter day
07/28/2012
Pastor and Detroit NAACP leader gives rousing address
07/28/2012
UAW president calls for rebuilding a social and economic justice movement
07/27/2012
Weingarten unveils solution-driven unionism at convention
07/26/2012
AFT members connect with the community through urban farming
07/20/2012
Collective bargaining referendum on Ocean City, Md., ballot
06/26/2012
New AFT effort highlights Obama's record on education
06/14/2012
Ballot measure will protect Michigan bargaining rights
06/06/2012
Workforce shrinks as New York turns to costly consultants
06/01/2012
Putting a stop to the attack on ethnic studies
06/01/2012
June 5 vote will determine Scott Walker's future
04/27/2012
House vote on student loan rates undercuts healthcare
04/20/2012
AFT member, workplace victims call for job safety enforcement
04/19/2012
New AFL-CIO site shows soaring CEO compensation
04/18/2012
Increased scrutiny leads corporations to cut ties to ALEC
04/12/2012
'Buffett Rule' needed to restore tax fairness
04/11/2012
AFT, NEA Seek Answers After Advance Screening of ‘Bully’
04/11/2012
Good news for Wisconsin public employees
03/30/2012
Misguided Bill Would Exempt IT Workers from Overtime
03/27/2012
AFT Opposes Proposal to Cut Tech Workers Wages
03/20/2012
California Tax Initiative Closer to November Ballot
03/13/2012
Voter Suppression Laws Threaten Basic Voting Rights
03/12/2012
Civil Rights Marchers Vow No Return to Jim Crow Days
03/09/2012
The March to Montgomery, 47 Years Later
03/09/2012
Michigan Campaign Aims to Protect Collective Bargaining
03/06/2012
Florida Affiliate Wins Lawsuit over Pension Changes
03/01/2012
Check Out the AFL-CIO's New Website and Blog
02/22/2012
Economists Agree That Recovery Act Was a Success
02/13/2012
AFT Urges Release of Imprisoned Bahraini Union Leader
02/13/2012
President Obama's Budget Invests in America's Future
02/01/2012
Weingarten Urges Activism and Advocacy in New Jersey
01/24/2012
Weingarten Urges Solidarity Between Faith and Labor
01/20/2012
Experts Correct Myths about Public Employee Pensions
01/19/2012
Wisconsin Gov. Walker Will Face Recall Election
01/19/2012
Labor Community Celebrates King's Legacy
01/18/2012
What supercommittee’s failure will mean down the road
12/16/2011
Ambitious Partnership will Transform McDowell County
12/12/2011
Retirement benefits overhaul in Rhode Island transfers risk to employees
12/12/2011
Keeping the faith in Wisconsin
12/02/2011
Labor Leaders Laud 'Better Buildings Challenge'
12/01/2011
AFT Stands with Striking British Public Employees
11/22/2011
Rhode Island's Retirement Overhaul Will Slash Benefits
11/21/2011
Lack of Compromise Dooms Supercommittee's Efforts
11/17/2011
AFT Offers Support to Ongoing Occupy D.C. Movement
11/16/2011
Unionists Train for Their Own 'Arab Spring'
11/08/2011
Ohio Election Results
11/04/2011
Latest Employment Figures Show Need for Action on Jobs
11/03/2011
PEF Members Approve New Four-Year Agreement
11/01/2011
AFT Conference Highlights Need to Work with Community
10/31/2011
Ohioans Make Final Push to Overturn Anti-Worker Law
10/19/2011
Lively Rally Urges Passage of Jobs Legislation
10/17/2011
AFT Members Rally for Jobs and Justice at King Memorial
10/04/2011
AFT Members Join Obama and Biden to Promote Jobs Act
09/21/2011
Weingarten Protests Iranian Leader's U.N. Address
09/19/2011
AFT Advocates for Nursing Mothers
09/16/2011
AFT Expands Role in Combating Child Hunger
09/14/2011
AFT praises President Obama’s bold jobs plan
09/13/2011
AFT Members Join the Push to Get Jobs Bill Passed
09/08/2011
AFT Praises President Obama's Bold Jobs Plan
09/08/2011
AFT Praises President Obama's Bold Jobs Plan
09/06/2011
World Trade Center
09/05/2011
State Employees' Wage Growth Is Flat; Pay Gap Persists
09/02/2011
A Labor Day Message from President Randi Weingarten
09/01/2011
Union Plus Offers Assistance to Hurricane Irene Victims
08/26/2011
Hurricane postpones MLK memorial events
08/18/2011
Weingarten Stands with Striking Verizon Workers
08/17/2011
Wisconsin Voters Support Senators Who Stood by Workers
08/11/2011
‘We are in this for the long haul’
08/10/2011
Heroes All
08/05/2011
Remembering September 11
08/02/2011
Taking back Wisconsin
07/29/2011
Your AFT Member Benefits at Work
07/13/2011
AFT Awards Scholarships to Four Outstanding Students
06/30/2011
AFL-CIO Announces Major Investment in Infrastructure
06/29/2011
More than 1 Million Signatures Filed for Ohio Referendum
06/20/2011
Cortese Helps Send Special Olympians off to World Games
06/20/2011
AFT's Florida Affiliate Sues Over Changes to Pension Plan
06/17/2011
We Are Ohio Surpasses Signatures Needed for Refendum
06/15/2011
AFT Affiliates Join Lawsuit Against Wisconsin Law
06/09/2011
Union Opposes New York Pension Plan Proposal
05/31/2011
Illinois Federation Helps Stop Assault on Worker Pensions
05/27/2011
AFT Public Employee Leaders Discuss Budget Pressures
05/26/2011
Montana Unions Fight To Preserve State Employee Pay Plan
05/26/2011
Judge Strikes Down Wisconsin's Anti-Bargaining Law
05/13/2011
An Update on Wisconsin Senate Recall Efforts
05/05/2011
N.D. Legislature unanimously supports better access to family leave time
05/05/2011
PEF Identifies Big Savings from Reducing Consultants
04/28/2011
Weingarten Joins New Jersey Activists for Day of Action
04/20/2011
AFL-CIO’s PayWatch Shows CEO Salaries Going Up and Up
04/15/2011
Ohioans Mobilize as Ballot Initiative Moves Forward
04/08/2011
Education, experience are two primary factors that determine earnings
04/07/2011
Healthcare Members Urged To Transform the Movement
04/06/2011
Wisconsin Voters Reject Walker's Anti-Worker Agenda
04/05/2011
Conference Shows How Public Employees Are Fighting Back
04/05/2011
AFT Members Stand Together at 'We Are One' Events
03/31/2011
To Mark April 4, AFT Website Has Resources Highlighting MLK and Labor
03/28/2011
Weingarten Calls for Shared Solutions To Fiscal Crisis
03/28/2011
Weingarten Pledges Solidarity in Speech to UAW Leaders
03/25/2011
N.Y. Affiliates Keep the Heat on as Budget Deadline Looms
03/16/2011
People Across Ohio Say 'Enough Is Enough'
03/15/2011
Fight in Wisconsin Shifts to Recall Effort
03/09/2011
Clergy Join Fight for Collective Bargaining in Ohio
03/09/2011
Peaceful, not quiet, on the midwestern front
03/09/2011
There’s more to collective bargaining than wages and benefits
03/09/2011
‘We acted with valor on behalf of our families, friends and neighbors’
03/04/2011
Wisconsin Workers Gain Global Labor Support
03/04/2011
Indiana Teachers Spearhead Statehouse Rally
03/02/2011
Americans back unions and public employees on bargaining rights
02/28/2011
Obama Says Public Employees Should Not Be Vilified
02/23/2011
Ohioans Turn Out in Force To Protest Anti-Union Bill
02/22/2011
Supporters Across the Country Rally for Wisconsin Workers
02/22/2011
Make a Difference Tour: Collaboration Plays Well in Peoria
02/15/2011
Maryland State Employees Ratify Contracts; No-Furlough Provision Included
02/04/2011
Sign a Petition Supporting the NFL Players Association
01/13/2011
AFT-Wisconsin Speaks Out Against Privatization Plan
01/11/2011
AFT Affiliates Gather To Discuss Tough Challenges Ahead
11/18/2010
Senate Republicans Block Paycheck Fairness Act
11/12/2010
Against all odds
09/02/2010
State Employee Wage Growth Flat; Salary Gap Persists
08/19/2010
Victims of Devastating Floods in Pakistan Need Your Help
08/18/2010
AFT Pledging To Join the No Kid Hungry Campaign
08/10/2010
In a Big Victory for Students, Congress Passes Jobs Bill
08/05/2010
Vermont Health Professionals Establishing Clinic in Haiti
08/04/2010
Senate Moves Forward with Bill To Save Educator Jobs
07/20/2010
Time Is Running Out for Our Students' Future
07/11/2010
AFT Everyday Heroes Recognized at Convention
07/10/2010
AFL-CIO President Cites AFT as Nation's Problem-Solver
05/17/2010
K Street Rally Urges Funding To Avert School Layoffs
05/13/2010
AFT Condemns Arizona Laws Targeting Immigrants
05/13/2010
Court Issues Order Against New York State Furlough Plan
05/07/2010
Public Schools Suffer in Otherwise Strong Jobs Report
04/30/2010
Huge Wall Street Rally Calls for Financial Reforms
04/05/2010
New PEF Ad Campaign: 'Cut the Waste, Not the Workers'
03/26/2010
Healthcare Reform Passage Is Historic Step Forward
03/16/2010
Members Urged To Call Senators and Oppose Spending Cap
03/09/2010
Health Insurance Companies Slammed for Blocking Reform
02/25/2010
Haiti Volunteers Return Exhausted but Hopeful
02/24/2010
AFL-CIO Launches Web Site Focused on Good Jobs Now
01/26/2010
Weingarten Helps Kick Off 'Work That Matters' in Montana
01/25/2010
Weingarten Helps Kick Off 'Work That Matters' in Montana
01/22/2010
Moving Forward: This Week at the AFT
01/15/2010
Disaster in Haiti - Resources for Coping
01/12/2010
Call for Healthcare Reform on Jan. 13
01/06/2010
AFT Praises Sen. Dodd's Many Accomplishments
01/05/2010
Become a Fan of AFT's New Facebook Page
12/24/2009
AFT Looks Forward to Strengthened Final Healthcare Bill
12/03/2009
Weingarten Participates in White House Jobs Summit
11/12/2009
Weingarten, Clinton Help Kick Off New Public Policy Group
10/13/2009
Finance Committee's Healthcare Bill Has Serious Flaws
09/05/2009
President Obama Honors Workers and Unions on Labor Day
08/26/2009
AFT Mourns the Loss of Sen. Edward Kennedy
07/16/2009
AFT Joins Labor-Environmental Partnership
07/14/2009
AFT Members Rally for Healthcare Reform
07/12/2009
AFT Endorses Richard Trumka for AFL-CIO Presidency
07/02/2009
President Obama Pushes for Healthcare Reform
06/26/2009
Thousands Swarm Capitol To Call For Healthcare Reform
06/23/2009
Survey Shows Overwhelming Support for Healthcare Reform
06/17/2009
Weingarten Urges AFT Activists To Mobilize and Organize
06/10/2009
Innovation Fund Attracts Wide Variety of Applications
05/21/2009
AFT Part of Coalition To Defend Professional Integrity
05/21/2009
Study Shows Employers' Anti-Union Behavior Intensifying
05/19/2009
Sign a Petition Supporting Burmese Democracy Activists
03/14/2001
AFL-CIO Unions Vote to Endorse Obama for Second Term