On July 1, 2010 the U.S. House of Representatives passed a measure that would provide $10 billion to support education related jobs.  This couragous action would help states prevent massive layoffs, and help keep 140,000 educators on the job. 

AFSA Local 17 along with other New Orleans public school employees win the right to file a class action lawsuit, rules Judge Julien, Louisiana Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit.

The Plaintiff’s Lead Counsel, Willie M. Zanders releases a press statement, praising Judge Julien's ruling to continue the case as a class action.

On March 13, 2010 the Obama administration relased its blueprint for reauthorizing the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA).  The blueprint places an increased emphasis on upgrading existing standards across the country, with the goal of the United States leading the world in college completion rates by 2020. 

Unions across the country are being called upon to offer our assistance to our Haitian brothers and sisters during their time of need, and the AFL-CIO and Union Plus have offered several options for those looking to contribute.