American Federation of Teachers

Mar 10

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“It’s no coincidence that the rise of the middle class in America coincided in large part with the rise of unions—workers who organized together for higher wages, better working conditions, and the benefits and protections that most workers take for granted today. So it’s inexcusable that, over the past several years, just when middle-class families and workers need that kind of security the most, there’s been a sustained, coordinated assault on unions, led by powerful interests and their allies in government. So I’m deeply disappointed that a new anti-worker law in Wisconsin will weaken, rather than strengthen workers in the new economy. Wisconsin is a state built by labor, with a proud pro-worker past. So even as its governor claims victory over working Americans, I’d encourage him to try and score a victory for working Americans—by taking meaningful action to raise their wages and offer them the security of paid leave. That’s how you give hardworking middle-class families a fair shot in the new economy—not by stripping their rights in the workplace, but by offering them all the tools they need to get ahead.” — President Obama on Gov. Scott Walker’s signing of right-to-work legislation in Wisconsin

Mar 08

aflcio:
“On International Women’s Day, we stand with women across the world to fight for workplaces that provide equal pay, rights and respect for women workers.
Only by coming together and bargaining collectively can women achieve gender equality,...

aflcio:

On International Women’s Day, we stand with women across the world to fight for workplaces that provide equal pay, rights and respect for women workers.

Only by coming together and bargaining collectively can women achieve gender equality, improve their workplaces and raise wages.

Mar 07

whitehouse:
““50 years from Bloody Sunday, our march is not yet finished, but we’re getting closer. 239 years after this nation’s founding, our union is not yet perfect, but we are getting closer. Our job’s easier because somebody already got us...

whitehouse:

“50 years from Bloody Sunday, our march is not yet finished, but we’re getting closer. 239 years after this nation’s founding, our union is not yet perfect, but we are getting closer. Our job’s easier because somebody already got us through that first mile. Somebody already got us over that bridge. When it feels the road is too hard, when the torch we’ve been passed feels too heavy, we will remember these early travelers, and draw strength from their example…we honor those who walked so we could run. We must run so our children soar.” —President Obama

(Source: obamawhitehouse)

Mar 05

The Demolition of Workers’ Comp
Over the past decade, states have slashed workers’ compensation benefits, denying injured workers help when they need it most and shifting the costs of workplace accidents to taxpayers.
Read the full–and very...

The Demolition of Workers’ Comp

Over the past decade, states have slashed workers’ compensation benefits, denying injured workers help when they need it most and shifting the costs of workplace accidents to taxpayers.

Read the full–and very disturbing–report by Michael Grabell of ProPublica and Howard Berkus of National Public Radio.

March is Women’s History Month   Use these Share My Lesson resources to incorporate key figures and historical events in women’s history into your classroom.  - See more at: http://www.aft.org/#sthash.nNqCGoZn.dpufMarch is Women’s History Month....

March is Women’s History Month

Use these Share My Lesson resources to incorporate key figures and historical events in women’s history into your classroom.
- See more at: http://www.aft.org/#sthash.nNqCGoZn.dpuf

March is Women’s History Month. Share My Lesson has resources on key figures and historical events in women’s history.

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Mar 04

What's the message when charter schools ditch classes to lobby New York legislators? (Editorial) -

nysaflcio:

#AllKidsNeed to be in fully funded schools learning, not pulled out for charter school political stunts.

Mar 03

whitehouse:
““Wherever they live, whoever they are, every girl on this planet has value.” —President Obama on new steps to help let girls learn around the world
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whitehouse:

“Wherever they live, whoever they are, every girl on this planet has value.” —President Obama on new steps to help let girls learn around the world

(Source: obamawhitehouse)