October 9, 2009 Op-Ed Columnist By PAUL KRUGMAN If you had to explain America’s economic success with one word, that word would be “education.” In the 19th century, America led the way in universal basic education. Then, as other nations followed suit, the “high...

October 7th and 8th:  National Health Care Call-In Days Call your members of Congress toll-free  (877) 264-4226 or Click to Call Sen. Feinstein As health care negotiations continue to heat up, working families across the nation are reaching out to key members of...

Dear Affiliates, Attached you will find a copy of the job description for the Labor Council’s Labor to Neighbor Field Organizer position. Please direct all inquiries and resumes to June Williams atJWilliams@unionyes.org. Thank You. Lindsay Patalano...

1) Attached please find the final drafts of the 2010-2011 academic year calendars for both College and Continuing Education. 2) The month of October marks the beginning of our Ice Cream Social roadshow. This week: District Office, Mesa, ECC, Cesar Chavez, and...

Dear Contract College Faculty Colleagues, Due to the dramatic cuts in categorically funded programs, and as a cost savings measure as part of the District's budget reduction goals, the District will soon be proposing an early retirement incentive to all contract...

In solidarity with our brothers and sisters at UC who are planning a one day walkout this Thursday, September 24th, we are asking all of our members to wear blue to work that day. Wear blue to let everyone know the state budget cuts are devastating education, students...

By Jim Miller, AFT Political Action VP What does the future hold for higher education in America?  As we endure yet another severe budget crisis here in California, all the energy seems to be on the side of our critics.  With revenues dwindling and calls for...

Teachers don’t oppose reforms. But these federal ideas just won’t work. By Marty Hittelman What makes for successful education reform? From the teacher's perspective, it must be rooted in classroom practice and supported by research that demonstrates success in...

Southern California Schools VEBA is pleased to announce the latest Health & Fitness Challenge in its series, Step Up to the Challenge.  How many flights of stairs can you walk in a day?  Try to take the stairs instead of the elevator or escalator for your routine...

From: Lindsay Patalano To: Affiliates Subject: YouthBuild Program Manager Job Opening Dear Union Members, Attached you will find a copy of the job description for the Labor Council's YouthBuild Program Manager. Please direct all inquiries...