News and Advocacy

Cleaning House: The End of CPS's Contract with Aramark

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

Make Students Feel Valued

In the wake of the post-COVID-19 pandemic world, we are witnessing a surge in stress and anxiety among our students.

Central Office Transformation for Equitable Teaching and Learning

Central offices were set up more than a century ago to handle business and regulatory functions. Today’s schools require a fundamentally new approach.

AFL-CIO Building Vandalized and Burned—Justice for George Floyd

Statement from AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka

AFSA Member Running for Congress in N.Y.

A former principal received the endorsement of AFSA.

Behind the Numbers and Names...People

By now, the numbers are numbing. Months into the coronavirus pandemic, more than 100,000 people in the United States are dead and 1.55 million have tested positive.

Behind those numbers are names and individual people. They are mothers, fathers, sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, friends, grandparents and grandchildren, and even a days-old baby in Chicago.

AFSA, Unions Ask Congress to Hold Firm on PPP

Democratic leaders were told to hold firm on the Paycheck Protection Act, or PPP, with a "fix" piece of legislation apparently scheduled for a vote in coming days.

Worker Lawsuits Might Be Banned Because of Corona

Big business is using the coronavirus pandemic as a cover to protect itself against lawsuits.

CPAA Files Administrator Safety Lawsuit

CPAA Files Lawsuit to Protect Your Health

Even after the COVID-19 related deaths of two CPS employees, CPS continues to fail to provide the essential protections needed to keep people safe at school buildings. In response, CPAA filed a lawsuit on April 27 with the Illinois Circuit Court of Cook County.