by AFT | Nov 20, 2018 | Hot Topics
HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE! November 19 Joe Hill, labor leader and songwriter, executed in Utah on what many believe was a framed charge of murder. Before he died he declared: “Don’t waste any time mourning. Organize.” – 1915 The nation’s first automatic...
by AFT | Nov 13, 2018 | Hot Topics
November 12 Ellis Island in New York closes after serving as the gateway for 12 million immigrants from 1892 to 1924. From 1924 to 1954 it was mostly used as a detention and deportation center for undocumented immigrants – 1954 “Chainsaw Al” Dunlap announces he...
by AFT | Nov 7, 2018 | Hot Topics
11/07/18 To: AFT Guild 1931 Members Thank you to everyone who contributed to the quick donation drive! It was very successful. One load of donations went to the Christ Ministry Center that houses the Safe Harbor Network, where some folks were initially...
by AFT | Nov 7, 2018 | Hot Topics
Dear Colleagues, As of the Registrar of Voters latest update as of 1:42AM last night, with between 63% and 83% of precincts reporting (depending on the seat) five of our six endorsed Governing Board candidates are on their way to easy victories:...
by AFT | Nov 6, 2018 | Hot Topics
Dear AFT Guild members, In addition to the great fun detailed below, we are pleased to announce that there will be $2 beers available! What more could you ask for?! Get your tickets now by clicking here! Please consider joining your colleagues and inviting friends...
