Nurses and health professionals have always envisioned a patient-first healthcare system, but the industry has become increasingly profit-driven. AFT President Randi Weingarten was joined by a panel of health professionals on July 15 to discuss how…
Month: July 2022
Building power: AAUP and AFT formalize affiliation
The convention hall erupted in cheers as AFT President Randi Weingarten and American Association of University Professors President Irene Mulvey signed a formal agreement on Friday, creating a powerful force for higher education advocacy. The allian…
Amazon, Starbucks and new frontiers in labor organizing
Friday morning’s electrifying session focused on new frontiers in organizing, from Amazon to Starbucks to green jobs. It featured AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler, Amazon Labor Union President Chris Smalls, and Starbucks organizers Richard Bensinger, Ky…
Dr. Jill Biden on the importance of teaching
Excitement ran high as AFT President Randi Weingarten escorted first lady Dr. Jill Biden onto the stage at the AFT convention in Boston. With regard to public education, there is no more crucial person in this administration than Dr. Biden, Weingart…
Elizabeth Warren stokes the fight for kids—and against student debt
Sen. Elizabeth Warren gave a rousing speech on day two of the AFT convention, fiercely advocating for the top issues she champions alongside AFT leaders: sensible gun safety legislation; adequate public school resources; trust and respect for educat…