Trump fails a crucial test
In her latest column appearing in the New York Times, AFT President Randi Weingarten writes about Donald Trump's education policies amd how they would devastate our public education system.
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Statement of David Rives, President of AFT-Oregon, on the Closure of ITT Technical Institute
“The news of the closure of ITT Technical Institute – including campuses in Salem and Portland – is devastating for ITT students, staff, and their families. Our thoughts are with them during this difficult time. For those seeking help, a variety of resources are available through the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the U.S. Department of Education’s Federal Student Aid Division.
Graduate assistants at private universities can unionize
In a decision that could reshape working and learning conditions for thousands of college workers and their students, the National Labor Relations Board has ruled that graduate assistants have the right to unionize, even at private colleges.
ESSA regulations need improvement, AFT tells Ed Department
The AFT weighed in on proposed federal regulations for the Every Student Succeeds Act this month, highlighting areas where the Department of Education must rework its draft in order to give schools a real shot at moving away from the current burdens of test-and-punish reform.
Weingarten lauds AFT's past, looks ahead to fall elections
AFT President Randi Weingarten on July 18 delivered a forceful case for Hillary Clinton, while hailing the 100-year-old union as a vehicle empowering our more than 1.6 million workers at the bargaining table and the ballot box.
Coalition of Four School Workers Unions Reach Agreement with Portland Public Schools to Provide Free Lead Testing to All Workers
District Also Promises Increased Transparency and Communication
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, June 24, 2016
Contact:
Andrew Gorry, andrewg@aft-oregon.org, 971-888-5665
Belinda Reagan, belinda@pfsp111.org, 503-236-3497
PORTLAND, OR—On Tuesday, June 21, the Portland School Board approved a budget for 2016-2017 that includes up to $250,000 to make free lead testing available to any Portland Public School (PPS) school worker who requests it.
National unions offer support for Orlando community
The AFT, the Florida Education Association, the National Education Association, the Service Employees International Union, and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees are working together to provide support and resources to the Orlando community in the wake of June 12's horrific shooting.
Portland Public Schools Classified Workers Union States “Crisis of Confidence”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, June 3, 2016
Contact:
Andrew Gorry, andrewg@aft-oregon.org, 971-888-5665
Belinda Reagan, belinda@pfsp111.org, 503-236-3497
PORTLAND, OR—Today, in response to the escalating lead exposure crisis and new reports of radon exposure at Portland Public Schools, Belinda Reagan, the president of Portland Federation of School Professionals (PFSP), Local 111, AFT-Oregon, AFL-CIO, issued a statement expressing a lack of faith in PPS leadership.
AFT-Oregon Endorses Kate Brown for Oregon's Governor
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, May 23, 2016
Contact: Andrew Gorry / 971-888-5665 / andrewg@aft-oregon.org
PORTLAND, OR—AFT-Oregon today announced that they have endorsed Governor Kate Brown in the 2016 gubernatorial race.
Portland State University Graduate Employees File for Union Recognition
Overwhelming majority comes together to fight for the university Portlanders deserve
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, May 6, 2016
Contact: Jan Van Tol / 585-764-4202 / vantol@aftpsu.org Andrew Gorry / 971-888-5665 / andrewg@aft-oregon.org