News and Advocacy

Kia Banks Addresses Chicago Board of Education

Good morning, I don’t have to tell you school leaders in Chicago Public Schools are busy people.

CPAA Thanks Chief Education Officer Bogdana Chkoumbova on Her Next Chapter

The Chicago Principals and Administrators Association (CPAA), the union representing Chicago’s principals and assistant principals, extend

Standing Together for Dignity and Justice

Amid the wave of ICE raids sweeping across California last week, fear and uncertainty have gripped many students, families, and educators.

Injury Rates and Prevention in K–12 Schools

From 2015 to 2020, an estimated 263,400 workers in K–12 schools sustained injuries on the job that required emergency department treatment.

AFL-CIO Emphasizes Role of Unions in AI Future Amid New Senate Framework

"Legislation must ensure that workers' rights are protected in the AI context."

AFSA Family Member Awarded 2024 Union Plus Scholarship

Winners honored for achievement and union values.

Juneteenth: A Landmark Moment, a Legacy of Labor Exploitations

Juneteenth is more than a day of celebration; it is a moment of profound historical significance that underscores the enduring struggle for equality and justice in America that continues to this day.

Sweetwater Administrators Join AFSA

Sweetwater Union High School District (Caifornia) principals and assistant principals are the latest group of school administrators to join AFSA.

Federal Protection for Public Sector Workers to Bargain Introduced

Private sector workers are guaranteed the right to organize under federal law; public sector workers should be, too.