Press Releases

04/16/24

AFT’s Weingarten on New Biden-Harris Draft Student Debt Rules to Provide Relief to Tens of Millions More Borrowers

04/11/24

AFT’s Weingarten on Misuse of Arts and Music Funding for California Schools

04/08/24

New Biden Plans for Student Debt Relief Will Be Life-Changing for Millions

04/08/24

AFT Launches High Six-Figure Ad Buy Highlighting Benefits of Community Schools

03/29/24

MOHELA’s “Cease and Desist” Letter Offers New Evidence of Mismanagement, Abuse by the Scandal-Ridden Student Loan Company

03/19/24

AFT’s Weingarten on Nicole Berner’s Senate Confirmation for 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals

03/13/24

AFT and KCFT Donate Hundreds of Books to KCPS International Welcome Center

03/11/24

AFT’s Weingarten on President Biden’s Budget

03/08/24

AFT President Randi Weingarten Says State of the Union Message Is Clear: President Biden Has Our Back

03/04/24

AFT President Calls Federal Appeals Court Ruling in Florida a ‘Major Victory for the First Amendment’

03/04/24

Frontline Care Workers, Community, Unions and Clergy Reiterate Call to Save SUNY Downstate, Release Polling Showing Overwhelming Support

02/28/24

Student Loan Giant Caught Deploying “Call Deflection” Scheme, Jeopardizing Relief for Millions

01/30/24

AFT Executive Council Adopts Resolution Unanimously Calling for the End of the Israel-Hamas War by Negotiated Bilateral Cease-Fire, Promoting Steps Toward a Two-State Solution for Israeli and Palestinian Self-Determination

01/23/24

In Light of BLS Union Density Numbers, AFT President Randi Weingarten Highlights Record Year in Union Organizing, Benefits of Union Membership

01/22/24

Talkspace and the American Federation of Teachers Join Forces to Enhance Mental Health Support for Educators, Healthcare Workers and Public Employees

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