December 9, 2019 Gov. Whitmer Supports Lawsuit Opposing Public Funding of Private Schools Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Michael Rice filed a brief in the Michigan Supreme Court opposing public financing of nonpublic schools, a violation of the Michigan constitution. “When we partner to ensure a great education for our kids, […]

December 2, 2019 Northern Locals Working with Community Partners to Distribute Books AFT locals across northern Michigan are doing an amazing job getting books into classrooms, community centers, libraries and other locations they are needed to support literacy. Clare/Gladwin, Crawford Au Sable, Fairview, Glen Lake, Hale, Kingsley, Les Cheneaux, Onaway, Rudyard and Whitefish are all […]

November 25, 2019 Last Chance to Register For the December 7 Union Building Institute! Our next UBI is coming up on December 7, and you can sign up now by following this link.  In addition to the 4 core courses: Union Foundations Member Organizing Collective Bargaining & Contract Enforcement Coalitions & Political Action We will […]