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
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 June edition of AFFT’s Monthly Federal Labor Policy Update – covering top-line
In a landmark decision, the U.S. Supreme Court recently ended its practice of deferring to agencies’ legal interpretations, which will have a substantial impact on the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). This ruling marks a fundamental change in administrative law, reducing the liberty previously given to agencies like the NLRB
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
