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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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Randi in Philly Labor Day 2019

Labor Day reflections

It’s our movement — the labor movement — that fights for the better life people yearn for.

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John Brady, RN
#ClassroomsNotCages

'We are ashamed this is happening'

AFT educators and nurses denied visit with children in border detention center.

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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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We can make real strides against the gun violence epidemic in this country, but Mitch McConnell is standing in the way. Write your senators and tell them to pass the House’s gun safety bill immediately. 

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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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