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Chicago schools lock out teachers after union votes for distance learning

January 5, 2022 By Mark Gruenberg

“The educators of this city want to be in their classrooms with their students. Regrettably, the Mayor and her CPS leadership have put the safety of our students and their educators in jeopardy.”

AFT takes lead on push to increase state and local tax deduction

December 9, 2021 By Mark Gruenberg

Teachers push hard for the passage of Biden’s Build Back Better agenda.

AFT hits right-wing bounty offer targeting NH teachers

November 19, 2021 By Mark Gruenberg

Right wing extremists offer $500 for turning in teachers who instruct students about racism and sexism.

Teachers in NEA to push Voting Rights Act despite Republican filibuster threat

October 28, 2021 By PAI

“We will not be silent. And we should not allow Senate procedure to stop critical legislation like this from passing,” says NEA President Becky Pringle.

Biden Ed Dept., Congress give Teachers, public service workers wins

October 18, 2021 By PAI

The wins involved the reversal of several anti-worker actions taken by the Trump administration.