News and Advocacy

YOUR MOU Questions … Answered

As your CPAA union family, the most concrete way we show appreciation isn’t with balloons … it’s with protections, respect, and voice.

Fairfax School Leaders Secure Historic First Contract with Near-Unanimous Approval

The agreement establishes a foundational contract for administrative and supervisory leaders and delivers immediate, meaningful gains through a collaborative, interest-based bargaining process.

Get Your Union Membership Card in Three Easy Steps

AFSA members can activate their union benefits and receive their official membership card by completing the Combined Benefits Form online.

Retirement Security Votes Spotlight Support—and Opposition—in Congress

The Alliance for Retired Americans has released its 2025 Congressional Voting Record, scoring each member of Congress on key retirement security issues affecting older Americans.

“Most members of Congress pay lip service to protecting seniors,” said Robert Roach Jr., president of the Alliance. “Our annual voting record shows which House and Senate members back up their words with actions and vote in older Americans’ best interests.”

Marianne Dixon: From Buffalo Classrooms to Systemwide Leadership

“Often women are not given the same recognition, so I try to help them navigate the system."

New Documentary -- Baristas vs. Billionaires

On the way to work tomorrow morning, you might stop for coffee. It’s a simple routine: place your order, exchange a quick greeting, and head off to start the day.

But behind that counter, the people serving your coffee may also be part of one of the most important labor movements of the current generation.

A Fighting Spirit: Dianne Huslin’s Impact on Schools and Students

Dianne Huslin’s journey to becoming founding principal of the award-winning, Gates Foundation-funded High School of Science and Technology in San Diego was a long one — and it didn’t end there.

NAESP Elects AFSA Member as Vice President and President-Elect

Cosentino will begin his term as vice president on August 1, 2026. He is slated to serve as NAESP president-elect in 2027–2028 and president in 2028–2029.

Dalphne Bell Champions Culture, Community and Student Voice

When she talks about her job as director of culturally and linguistically responsive initiatives for the Buffalo Public Schools, Dalphne Bell reflects on “being a Black woman who didn’t grow up experiencing celebratory Black culture or any other cultural celebrations.” She adds, “It was Thanksgiving, and I only learned that the Pilgrims and everyone were having a nice meal.”