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Standing with the United Auto Workers

I know firsthand what it feels like to walk a picket line.

Pope Francis: Corporate Dehumanizing Causing Worker Death and Injury

Never one to pull his punches when supporting workers and opposing capitalist greed, Pope Francis I blames deaths and injuries on the job on corporate dehumanization of workers.

Report: 100 Top Firms Spend Billions on Buyback, Pennies on Workers

Billions for stock buybacks for corporate honchos and Wall Street financiers. Pennies for workers’ pay.

Educators, Line-of-Duty Deaths Remembered

The memorial is a somber and poignant tribute and place of deep emotion—a site that evokes both sadness and respect for the sacrifices made by educators in service to others.

Big Compensation Gains in San Francisco Tied to COVID-19

We needed a tangible acknowledgement that our members are taking on more work under these unique circumstances.

Dr. Cynthia Warren: A Voice for Women

“Women must speak up. Even though sometimes we are in the minority, we know that our voices often lead others through turbulent times. A great leader knows her strengths and uses them to make positive change. I am a voice for women.”

Gina Battista: Resilient Leader

“We have to really start looking at education and we have to go deeper. We have to focus on teacher practices to make learning more student-based and get them beyond the surface of learning.”

Monique Pruitt: Feeding Children During the Crisis

“My superheroes are my BASAS family, my union family, within Food and Nutrition Services. Real heroes to me are the staff who come to work every day, who show up in the blink of an eye."

Biden’s “State of the Union” Speaks to AFSA Priorities

With schools facing increased costs from inflation and a growing educator shortage, it is imperative these federal resources are not taken away in future negotiations on spending caps. Indeed, we urge the president not only to defend these investments in Pre-K–12 programs, but to increase funding to, in his own words, “finish the job.”