Tens of thousands of AFT members were personally and professionally affected by Hurricane Sandy. The AFT has created this online resource guide to assist members as they continue to work hard to rebuild their homes, restore and provide essential services to the public, reopen their classrooms, and help their students and co-workers put their lives back together.
In challenging times like these, the solidarity and support of the labor movement shines through. AFT staff are in contact with state and local affiliates to gauge their needs.
Not surprisingly, AFT members along the Eastern Seaboard felt the impact of Hurricane Sandy—both professionally and personally. The storm and its aftermath highlighted the essential services provided by educators, state workers, healthcare professionals and other public employees. Many of these workers stepped up to help with the rescue and relief efforts. In some cases, these employees mounted heroic efforts in the face of very difficult circumstances.
Date: 10/27/12
On May 3, 2012, Joel Smith appeared before the Court of Appeals on behalf of a coalition of Anne Arundel County public safety unions.
When voters go to the polls on Nov. 6, they'll choose from among presidential candidates who have very different views on the major issues affecting America, including education. With the election rapidly approaching, eSchool News has pulled together a summary of what each of the two major party candidates - - President Barack Obama for the Democratic Party, and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney for the Republican Party - - have said about their plans for K-12 education.