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Missouri unions stop anti-labor ‘right-to-work’ law
Missouri unions gathered well over 300,000 signatures to block the state’s anti-union right-to-work law, putting the measure up for public vote in 2018.
Nissan uses ‘scare tactics’ to foil unionizing attempt
Workers at the Nissan Motor Company’s plant in Canton, Mississippi, voted nearly 2 to 1 against union representation, following a hard-fought organizing drive marked by accusations that Nissan used illegal tactics to thwart the effort.
Puerto Rican teachers join the AFT
Teachers in Puerto Rico voted to join the American Federation of Teachers in August, bringing approximately 40,000 educators into the union.
Wealthier schools show more grade inflation
Students in private and suburban public schools are being awarded higher grades than students of equivalent talent and potential in urban public schools, according to new research by the College Board.
Public support drops for charter schools
An annual education poll revealed nationwide public approval of charter schools has plummeted by 12 points.
UFT helps win free lunch for all
There is something new on the menu this school year: free lunch for all New York City public school students.
Welcome to the new school year
Read about training for school secretaries, UFT events, our upcoming seminar and our new online inquiry form.