
Feature:
The New Generation
Young leaders move to the forefront as affiliates reach out to welcome them
Where We Stand
When employers don't honor contracts, we're all in trouble
Frontlines
Some AFT belt-tightening
Speak Out
Is it okay to avoid tough classes?
Class Notes
Not all reforms are created equal
News & Trends
• New pay plan for Houston teachers draws criticism from union
• AFT and Special Olympics join forces
• Louisiana educators stand in solidarity with displaced colleagues
• AFT conference explores unoin role in charter school movement
NCLB Watch
NCLB reauthorization must promote real school improvement
Special Report:
The Pirates of Pensions
Public employee pensions are in jeopardy of being undermined by those who want to privatize pension plans and cut benefits
Our Union
Sweeney outlines ambitious pro-worker agenda
Capitol Watch
State of the Union message dodges hard issues, AFT warns
Budget deal punishes children, students, seniors
Retirement News
A rocky start for Medicare prescription drug plan
Determined delegates flip the script at White House conference
Taxing conerns
The 65 percent solution—a bad formula
Global Solidarity
True democracy means free association, independent unions
Your Money
The first day of the rest of your life











