Meridian teachers urge school board back into negotiations amid staffing crisis
Meridian teachers and staff are urging the Meridian Community Unit School District 101 (CUSD 101) Board of Education to resume contract negotiations.
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Illinois Education Association honors four outstanding educators from Region 45
The Illinois Education Association (IEA) Region 45 has recognized several educators from Collinsville and Edwardsville for their exceptional dedication to their educational institutions and communities.
Illinois Education Association recognizes outstanding educators in Region 5
The Illinois Education Association (IEA) Region 5 has recognized several educators for their exceptional dedication to schools, students, and communities.
Midland educators consider leaving due to low pay; contract talks ongoing
Midland teachers and staff are considering leaving the district at a high rate, with 85% of teachers indicating they have sought other employment due to low salaries, lack of respect…
Wisconsin court hears challenge against controversial Act 10
The National Right to Work Foundation has filed an amicus brief with the Wisconsin Court of Appeals in the case of Abbotsford Education Association v. Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission.
Trump’s tax-and-spending reconciliation bill passes amid union opposition
Today, the House of Representatives narrowly passed President Trump’s tax-and-spending reconciliation bill, following its approval in the Senate two days earlier.
AFT launches National Academy for AI Instruction with tech giants
The American Federation of Teachers (AFT), in collaboration with the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) and major technology companies including Microsoft Corp., OpenAI, and Anthropic, has announced the establishment of the National Academy for…
Supreme Court ruling allows mass firing of federal workers amid ongoing litigation
AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler responded to a recent Supreme Court order that permits the Trump administration to proceed with plans for a Reduction in Force (RIF), potentially resulting in the dismissal of hundreds of thousands of federal employees.
Teamsters face setbacks as Ohio workers vote against union representation
Daniel Caughhorn, alongside his colleagues at a scrap metal processing facility in Toledo, Ohio, successfully voted to remove Teamsters union bosses from their workplace.
Ballet West artists ratify new agreement with AGMA including wage increases
AGMA Artists at Ballet West have approved a new three-year agreement that introduces wage increases, enhanced workplace protections, and improvements to reimbursement policies and scheduling.