News and Advocacy

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

AFSA reported major organizing victories in 2025, including large membership increases in Fairfax County, Virginia, and San Diego County, California.
The U.S. Department of Education has formally withdrawn a controversial directive targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in schools and colleges, following a federal court ruling that found the policy unlawful.
Perkins served as the fourth U.S. secretary of labor from 1933 to 1945, the longest-serving person in that position. Perkins was the first woman ever to serve in a presidential Cabinet.
For 2024 AFSA picked seven remarkable individuals who have demonstrated not only academic excellence, but also a profound dedication to community service and a commendable work ethic.
The 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Civil and Human Rights Conference takes place in Austin, Texas, Jan. 9–12.
In a monumental step toward retirement equity, Congress has passed the Social Security Fairness Act.

We know a lot is happening right now, and it’s hard not to feel a little unsettled. An emergent Board of Education meeting has been called, and with it, we’re anticipating some big news—possibly even a leadership change. While there’s plenty we don’t know yet, here’s what we do know: CPAA is here for you, advocating for your needs and ensuring the voice of school leaders stays front and center.

Chicago Board of Education Meeting

Every worker deserves to leave for work without fear for their safety and return home unharmed at the end of the day.