Wayne Academic Union Ratifies New Contract The Wayne Academic Union (WAU), representing nearly 1,700 faculty and academic staff at Wayne State University (WSU), has ratified a new contract with the university. The ratified contract will go into effect immediately, ensuring continued academic excellence and strengthening the working conditions of those who serve the WSU community.  […]

Help Plymouth-Canton Educational Office Personnel Get a Fair Contract Plymouth-Canton Educational Office Personnel, AFT Local 6172, represents 65 Administrative Assistants (AA’s) in Plymouth-Canton Community Schools. Members attended the most recent Board of Education meeting to advocate for fair compensation after years of wage stagnation.  During the meeting, the AA’s expressed  how they felt disrespected over […]

CTU Organizing Institute Visits Michigan Last week the Chicago Teachers’ Union, joined by our community partners, the Michigan Education Justice Coalition, held their Summer Organizing Institute at the Taylor Federation of Teachers. The 5 day training intensive focused on honing participants skills around how to activate and engage our members in the upcoming election, educating […]