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According to Stacy Davis Gates, “Conservatives don’t even want Black children to be able to read.” This statement perfectly encapsulates the current direction of the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) under her leadership as president. Over the past few months, the CTU has increasingly drawn negative attention. Weeks and months before
Americans for Fair Treatment has announced its submission of an amicus brief in support of Frisard’s Transportation, a family-operated trucking company facing regulatory challenges from the Department of Labor. The company, known for its reliance on independent contractors who own and manage their own trucks, is threatened by a recent
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A national expert on issues related to the American workforce, Molly Conway delivers AFFT’s monthly federal update to keep you apprised of the latest in DC. If you’re a federal employee, you won’t want to miss this. Welcome to the May edition of AFFT’s Monthly Federal Labor Policy Update – covering top-line
The following is an excerpt from our Saturday email, which includes our musings on the latest developments impacting public employees, links to that week’s labor news, and a collection of whimsical reads for your weekend. If you’d like to receive our weekly email, you can use the sign-up form at
Long security lines and TSA agents have become an integral part of modern air travel in America. It’s hard to believe that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) was only formed after the September 11th attacks in 2001. The familiar agents in blue uniforms, guiding passengers through security checks, seem like
The following is an excerpt from our Saturday email, which includes our musings on the latest developments impacting public employees, links to that week’s labor news, and a collection of whimsical reads for your weekend. If you’d like to receive our weekly email, you can use the sign-up form at
Last week, Vermont lawmakers made significant changes to state labor law by passing a series of bills collectively known as “The PRO Act,” championed by supporters as a pivotal advancement for unions. The legislation seeks to broaden collective bargaining rights to include farmers and domestic workers, while also prohibiting captive
