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...
Are We the Last Professors?
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...
Opposing view: We expected better
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...
VEBA Challenge
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...
Job Opening: Labor Council’s YouthBuild Program Manager
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...
O’Bummer: Arne Duncan’s Bad Beginning, SLOs, and Other Tales of Fear and Loathing
Along with all the dismal news about budget cuts at the state level we are still being barraged with bad news from our “friends” in the White House. Recently Secretary of Education Arne Duncan took aim at state laws, like the ones in California and New York that...
AFT Supports the Students’ May 9th Rally!
Dear Colleagues, Your AFT is proud to support the students' rally against budget cuts and class cuts, tomorrow, September 9th, beginning at 1:00PM, at Park Blvd. and A St. in front of San Diego City College. Come on out and show your solidarity with our students and...
Put “Labor” Back into Labor Day This Year
In a few days we’ll celebrate Labor Day, but how many of our students, or even us, will have any idea where the holiday came from or what it celebrates? The first Labor Day was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5th, 1882 in New York City and was proposed by the...
Welcome to the Sausage Grinder?
As we head into a period of prolonged scarcity we’re going to have to make some hard choices. Thus far, we are pleased that the Chancellor and the Board have been very clear about their desire to avoid take backs. However, two areas of concern that have surfaced...
Schwarzenegger’s plan would reshape education in California
The state's powerful teachers unions criticize the governor's sweeping proposals, including merit pay for teachers. The plan would help qualify the state for Obama administration funds. By Jason Song and Jason Felch August 21, 2009 Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger called on...