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As the custodial management contract with Aramark inside Chicago Public Schools (CPS) comes to an end, there’s a palpable mix of anticipation and reservation.The decision to bring management back unde
This year, we’ve seen unprecedented engagement from the Biden administration, affording AFSA a significant seat at the policymaking table and the opportunity for regular input.
“We are at a technological crossroads with the rights and economic security of workers at risk."
October ushers in National Principals Month, an opportunity not just to honor these dedicated leaders but also to reflect on the vital role of public education in our democratic society.
This month, the Montgomery County Association of Administrators and Principals (MCAAP) have officially become AFSA Local 146.
I know firsthand what it feels like to walk a picket line.

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.

The pope told the Italian Association of Injured Workers those “tragedies begin when the goal is no longer man, but productivity, and a man becomes a production machine.” 

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