Meet the New President
Randi Weingarten, who was elected AFT president at the union's national convention in July, talks about her plans for the AFT, the 2008 elections, organizing, the vital role of unions in the country and more in this recent question-and-answer session with the AFT editorial department.
Election Sweep for AFT Union Coalition in Colorado
Almost two months to the day after 22,000 state professionals in five occupational groups voted for union representation by Colorado WINS (Workers for Innovation and New Solutions), the coalition union welcomes an additional 10,000 Colorado state employees into its membership.
"Teacher Salary Project" Documents Important Work of Teachers
Teachers have a chance to get involved in a unique project that ultimately will result in a documentary film highlighting the important work and challenges that educators face every day in the classroom.
Campaign '08
Visit the members-only area on the 2008 election.
Let Your Voice Be Heard
Read what other members are saying; watch video; submit your comments.
american educator
The summer '08 issue looks at teaching English language learners.
Sizing Up State Standards
This 2008 report finds that states are making progress writing clear, content-focused academic standards.
AFT Convention Concludes
Read daily updates and view video highlights from the union's 80th convention in Chicago.
Resources To Teach about Child Labor
"In Our Own Backyard" spotlights the hidden problem of child farmworkers in America.
