Amidst the looming possibility of simultaneous strikes by several labor unions in Minnesota during the first week of March, attention turns to the rights and choices of non-union members within these workplaces. With at least four major unions preparing for potential strikes, including janitors, security guards, nursing home workers, and
As previously reported by Americans for Fair Treatment, United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain endorsed President Joe Biden for reelection without membership input. That decision has since created waves within the rank-and-file members of the UAW, including Arab-Americans, who have engaged in “wildcat” work stoppages over Israel in the
AFFT connects members with opportunities to develop their professional skills outside of union-provided opportunities. One of our members, Yolanda Lemon, recently wrote about her experience at the Noah Webster Educational Foundation School Board Summit. Not only was Yolanda able to attend the Summit, but she spoke on a panel, providing
Amid statewide and local revenue deficits, Newton, Massachusetts educators found themselves caught between national labor tactics and the small struggling community they serve. Beginning on January 18, 2024, the NEA affiliated Newton Teachers Association (NTA) closed schools for eleven consecutive days while illegally striking over a new collective bargaining agreement
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. We’re back with the latest edition of AFFT’s Monthly Federal Labor Policy Update – covering
According to financial disclosure filings for the 2022-2023 fiscal year, the National Education Association (NEA) spent a whopping $126.3 million on politics, $4 million of which was given to the far-left activist coalition “Raise Up,” to pass a ballot question in the state of Massachusetts. Teachers may be surprised to
This piece was originally published by Yankee Institute for Public Policy. Contrary to the national trend of declining union membership, Connecticut stands out with a notable increase in membership, reaching a three-year high in the state. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Tuesday (Jan. 23) that 10%, or 14.14 million workers, were union members
Since 1984, the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council has allowed federal agencies the authority to “reasonably interpret” federal statutes if a question is not specifically addressed by Congress. Courts, in other words, are required to defer to the federal agencies’ interpretation of the law.
