Tell UC management to bargain in good faith with UCLA Lab School teachers
For over a year demonstration teachers at the UCLA Lab School have been fighting for their rights to negotiate about the aspects of their work that most impact their students. UC management refuses to bargain. The teachers at the school have voted to strike against UC management’s unfair labor practices and they need our support before they are forced to walk the picket line on January 25 and 26.
Please take a moment to sign the petition urging UC management to bargain in good faith. And keep tabs on how you can help by following UC-AFT on Twitter.
New AFT poll shows voters prioritize school basics over culture wars
The AFT released a poll on Jan. 13 and the message is clear. Voters are rejecting the culture war that has recently saturated education policy and instead want to see political leaders prioritize what kids need to succeed in school: strong fundamental academic skills and safe and welcoming school environments.
Among the key findings, the poll found that voters are most likely to emphasize issues affecting student success, starting with school staff shortages, and are least likely to emphasize the “culture war” issues that are the focus of many conservative activists.
For more information about the poll, click here.
Free online AFT student debt clinics – February 2, 13, and 28
New rules from the Department of Education have made Public Service Loan Forgiveness more accessible than ever for public service workers. CFT has teamed up with our national union, the American Federation of Teachers, to provide members important information and free resources that will help access loan forgiveness.
As part of that work, AFT will offer free, online student debt clinics on February 2, February 13, and February 28. Register here.
