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If there was one message that came out of the June 25 healthcare reform rally on Capitol Hill, it was that healthcare reform cannot wait. The demand from the crowd of nearly 10,000 was for affordable, high-quality healthcare with the choice of a public or private option—now!
Randi Weingarten, who was elected AFT president one year ago, announced on June 24 that she will devote herself full time to that role and is stepping down from her position as president of the United Federation of Teachers in New York City, effective July 31.

This is our time, perhaps our only time, to support the Employee Free Choice Act.

For the third year in a row, on February 11, 2009, AFT-WV  and WVSSPA members rallied at the opening of the legislative session. 

Looking like a million dollars, our own Harriet is back.

Go to the AFT-National Web page to download this report.

Charles Showalter starts a new radio show called the Union Edge where we can discuss and hear about union issues.

This action in Kentucky sets a sorry precedent.

Sometimes people wonder what the union is doing for them.
Controversy about AFT's mission on Fairmont State's campus continues.
Fairmont State committee raises questions about the AFT health survey.
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