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

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

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

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