A recent study, conducted by Professors Michael T. Hartney of Boston College and Vladimir Kogan of Ohio State University, has shed light on the motivations behind teachers’ union endorsements in school board elections. It reveals that these endorsements are more aligned with unions’ self-interest than with the pursuit of better
As next week’s presidential election approaches, teachers across the country should take a moment to consider how unions have been spending their hard-earned money in this time of heightened political division. Teachers unions like the National Education Association (NEA) and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) are actively engaging in
Last week, all seven members of the Chicago Board of Education resigned in the midst of contentious contract negotiations with the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU), and increasing pressure from CTU and Mayor Brandon Johnson to oust Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez. The mayor and his former union have been
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 July and early August edition of AFFT’s Monthly Federal Labor Policy Update
On the morning of August 6, Kamala Harris announced Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate for President. Walz, who recently equated neighborliness with socialism, is a former teacher and member of both the American Federation of Teachers and the National Education Association. In his political career, Tim Walz
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This piece was originally published by Yankee Institute for Public Policy. The Connecticut Education Association (CEA), the state’s largest teachers’ union, recently released their 2024 Legislator Report Card, and Sen. Jan Hochadel (D-Meriden) wasted no time in announcing her 97% score. However, this accolade says more about her unwavering loyalty to the teachers’ union than any
Several unions have expressed their endorsement for Vice President Kamala Harris to lead the Democratic ticket following President Biden’s decision to drop out of the presidential race on Sunday. Notably, many unions released statements in response to President Biden’s announcement without officially endorsing Vice President Harris.
Sean O’Brien, President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, made headlines as he delivered a keynote address at the Republican National Convention, marking a significant departure from the union’s traditional affiliations with the Democratic Party. His presence at the convention was historic, as he became the first Teamsters president to
