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Labor Day: a celebration of worker power

Labor and unions are on the upswing in the 2020s. After decades of suppression by governments and misinformation from think tanks, Americans are waking up to their collective power and joining unions all over this great country.

Meta's new teen restrictions reinforce AFT's call for technology guardrails

An $18 billion Meta settlement has resulted in the implementation of many teen-safety features that should've been in place from the start. More needs to be done, and AFT's recommendations can be a blueprint.

1 day ago

Texas AFT Members Are Building a True Educator’s Bill of Rights

By now, you probably already know the story, but it doesn’t hurt to remind ourselves: Last year, the state of Texas had a $33 billion budget surplus – not a dime of that went to increasing public education funding. Over a 140-day regular session and four 30-day special sessions, the governor and his allies in… [ more ]

Jun 7, 2024