As we watch—rapt—the unexpected teacher insurgencies in West Virginia, Oklahoma, Arizona, Kentucky, and Colorado, we’re also grasping for understanding: Why is this stunning revolt occurring where unions are weak, where labor rights are thin, and where popular politics are considered to be on the right? To understand the insurgency, we need to look at economics,… Continue reading AFL-CIO: “What’s Behind the Teachers’ Strikes?”
Month: May 2018
“AFT-Oregon Holds 2018 Convention”
AFT-Oregon Holds 2018 Convention Over 150 assembled delegates, members and guests held the AFT-Oregon Convention on May 4-6, 2018, in downtown Portland. Delegates debated policy on education, legislative and social justice issues, all of which helps set the direction for AFT-Oregon in the coming years. President David Rives, AFT-Oregon During his address, President David Rives… Continue reading “AFT-Oregon Holds 2018 Convention”