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Groundbreaking in McDowell

Reviving rural America

Our path in McDowell County shows that communities left behind can move beyond despair to hope.

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Striking for more than a raise

Chicago educators are on strike. The teachers and school support staff want the city to address student needs and improve conditions in the city’s public schools.

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American Educator

Confronting bias in schools

The Fall issue of American Educator explores classroom conversations on race, ethnicity, and identity.

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Weingarten v. DeVos

A landmark complaint

A major lawsuit lays bare the gross mismanagement of the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program by Betsy DeVos.

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Election 2020

AFT announces new endorsement process and launches AFTvotes website.

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Take Action

Educators and school support staff want what students need.

Tell Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to put het promises in writing, and negotiate a fair contract with CTU Local 1 and SEIU 73!

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Donate Now to the Chicago Teachers Union Strike Solidarity Fund

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The CTU family needs our support as they strike for themselves and for the schools our students deserve. AFT will continue to provide critical resources to the CTU, but more is always needed.  Please consider donating to support our members in Chicago and the community they serve.

Randi's Corner

News and resources from the office of the president

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from AFT President Randi Weingarten
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Member Highlights

Our members are committed to their union. Read about their great work and share your own story.

Don't count us out

AFT Calendar

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