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The Educational Impact of the Summer Olympics

As the summer Olympics kick off, the event presents more than just a chance to cheer for Team USA.

Remembering Principal Dan Marburger

Perry High School Principal Dan Marburger, who heroically lost his life in Iowa while shielding students from an active shooter, was recently honored.

AFL-CIO Unanimously Endorses Kamala Harris for President

The AFL-CIO Executive Council, which represents 60 unions and 12.5 million workers, unanimously endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president in the 2024 election.

Democrats Introduced a Major Investment for School Broadband

The House Commerce Democrats introduced a major infrastructure package.

Candidate Harris Spends Day in Schools

Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., spent a day walking in workers’ – teachers’ – shoes, in Michigan.

Organizing Unions in the Gig Economy

When we think about organizing precarious “gig” workers, the task seems biblical: The workers may be ready, or not, but the spirit and the flesh are weak.

Education Groups Cheer Major New Investment in Professional Development

Labor HHS Education is proposing a $500 million increase.

Congress—It's Time to Fund STOP School Violence Act

AFSA joined dozens of other organization in the following letter.

Safe Jobs: Every Workers Rights

Nearly 50 years ago, Congress passed the Occupational Safety and Health Act, promising every worker the right to a safe job. Unions and our allies have fought hard to make that promise a reality—winning protections that have made jobs safer and saved lives.

But our work is not done.