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Government and the Common Good
Delegates to the AFT convention in Chicago unanimously adopted this resolution on upholding the fundamental mission and purpose of government and ensuring that we have the public structures necessary to keep America prospering for generations to come.

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Process gives public employees input in workplace decisions. From Anchorage to Fairbanks to Ketchikan, hundreds of members participated in informational pickets when contract negotiations reached an impasse.

New technology holds promise—and problems—for public employees.

State and local budgets are still struggling to emerge from the worst deficit since the Depression.

Public sector defined benefit pensions provide a cost effective, proven and stable method to attract public sector professionals.

How can we recruit and retain talented employees in public service?

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We want to hear from you! Visit www.aft.org/voices—Public Employees—to respond to the question below about collective bargaining as well as other questions about issues that are important to AFT members.

"What contract language has had the most positive impact on your work life?"

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