The Department of Education, having made headlines over the past year for its attacks on both teachers and students, has now launched its newest attack directly at public employees. After months of anti-union proposals and hostile behavior at the bargaining table, Department of Education management told AFGE Council 252 President Claudette Young last Friday that it would not negotiate and would instead implement its own terms. “AFGE did not agree to these unilateral terms,” Young said. “AFGE is, and has been, eager to return to the table to negotiate a fair and just contract, which all employees deserve.” AFGE Council 252 represents 2,500 Department of Education employees across the country, including AFGE 2607’s in the DC area. Read more on our website at dclabor.org.
Here’s today's labor history: On this date in 1960, the United Federation of Teachers was formed in New York to represent New York City public school teachers and, later, other education workers in the city. Today’s labor quote is by Albert Shanker, president of the United Federation of Teachers from 1964 to 1985 and president of the American Federation of Teachers from 1974 to 1997. Albert Shanker, who said: "There is no more reason to pay for private education than there is to pay for a private swimming pool for those who do not use public facilities." Union City Radio is supported by UnionPlus, which provides unique products and discounts for working families. Check them out at unionplus.org!
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