In her monthly New York Times column, AFT President Randi Weingarten highlights the massive gap between President Trump’s rhetoric and reality. While the well-to-do are doing very well in the current economy, working Americans have been left behind. Weingarten demands leaders take action to benefit all Americans by ensuring accessible, affordable healthcare for all; reining in college debt; and adequately funding public education. Read the full column.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruling in favor of wealthy and corporate interests’ attempt to silence workers and their unions won’t stop our members from working to build a better life for themselves, those they serve and their communities.
The Ohio Federation of Teachers is pleased that Ohio voters created opportunities for a stronger future by electing Democratic candidates for Governor Richard Cordray and Lt. Governor Betty Sutton in the 2018 May primary.
Police respond to emergency situation at Lordstown High School - Similar intrusions reported in school buildings and teachers union offices across the state, from Georgetown to Cleveland and Lordstown to Cincinnati
Charter educators at Summit Academy Community School - Parma look forward to bargaining a first contract and having a voice in school decision-making.
Teachers must be viewed as educators, not as security personnel.
Brown endorsed for re-election to U.S. Senate; candidates Clyde, Dettelbach, Richardson, Space earn endorsements for statewide posts
The Ohio Federation of Teachers opposes Issue 2 due to seemingly deceptive claims about prescription drug pricing. Vote no on issue 2.
The white supremacist terrorism in Charlottesville, Va., exposed a dark turning point in America. Read the statement by AFT President Randi Weingarten, Secretary-Treasurer Lorretta Johnson and Executive Vice President Mary Cathryn Ricker.
Educators at Ohio College Preparatory School join union colleagues at charters across the country as movement to win resources for kids grows