Teacher sickouts close almost all Detroit schools
Nearly all Detroit Public Schools (DPS) are closed Wednesday, as teacher sickouts which began last week continue.
Workers, unions may face big loss at Supreme Court
Workers and public sector unions faced sharp questions about union dues, agency fees and what they're used for.
Chicago Teachers Union fighting for education, children, families, and community
Over 5,000 joined the Chicago Teachers Union for a Tailgate Party and Solidarity Rally for public education and a fair contract
New federal education aid bill: Teachers unions weigh in
NEA, AFT, and AFSA lobbied their lawmakers long and hard to change the No Child Left Behind law.
Liz Yates, 90, helped organize Seattle teachers
Elizabeth Yates who helped unionize her fellow Seattle school teachers and remained a lifelong progressive activist.
Yale graduate student teachers rally for union election
Yale graduate student teachers and research assistants got a big boost in their decades-long quest for union rights.
Seattle teachers suspend strike, vote Sept. 20 on contract
The 5,000 teachers in Seattle's public schools suspended their six-day strike amid strong displays of solidarity on their picketlines.
Teacher tenure serves the cause of progress
Tenure has played an important role in protecting educators when participating in their workplaces and communities.
Seattle teacher’s strike solid on day four
Five thousand Seattle school teachers spent the day honoring those who died in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attack.
Teachers’ unions begin presidential endorsement process
The meetings are important because the teachers unions are known for their members' political activism, intelligence, credibility, and reach.
