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On World AIDS Day, AFT Launches New Awareness Web Site
This year's World AIDS Day slogan is "Stop AIDS. Keep the Promise," a reminder to leaders at all levels to take action to stop the disease. Building on the AFT's work in the fight against AIDS, the union has just launched a new AIDS-awareness Web site.

Randi Weingarten at NPC 'Reinvest, Don't Disinvest,'
Weingarten Urges in Major Speech
Speaking at the National Press Club on Nov. 17, AFT president Randi Weingarten outlined both provocative and proven approaches to improve public education and thereby make a long-term investment in the country's lagging economy.

President-elect Barack Obama AFT Web Site Highlights Teachable Moments from Election
The AFT has launched a Web site for educators that provides information, materials and lesson plans to help students absorb the many teachable moments of the 2008 history-making presidential campaign.

Let Your Voice Be Heard

Read what other members are saying; watch video; submit your comments.

Public Employee Compensation Survey New for 2008.
The ninth annual Public Employees Compensation Survey is now available.

disaster relief AFT Members Need Your Help
Members from Texas to Ohio have been affected by the recent hurricanes. Please consider donating to the AFT Disaster Relief Fund.

State Standards 2008 Sizing Up State Standards
This 2008 report finds that states are making progress writing clear, content-focused academic standards.

In Our Own Backyard logo Resources To Teach about Child Labor
"In Our Own Backyard" spotlights the hidden problem of child farmworkers in America.

december picks

teacher and student inclusive schools contest
Inclusive Schools Week is Dec. 1-5 and the AFT is holding its first-ever inclusion-model contest.

caduses Thinking of changing Medicare drug plans?
You've got until Dec. 31 to switch. Find out more in this handy online reference guide sponsored by AFT and NYSUT, packed with valuable information about Medicare, long-term care and more.

Meet the Experts/Colorin Colorado new! ell podcasts
Colorín Colorado and the AFT present a new series of podcasts, featuring interviews with leaders in the English language learner (ELL) education field from across the country.

tools for teachers
Specially designed for educators, this area provides information, tools and resources to help the school day run more smoothly.

One Million Strong logo be one in a million
Add your name today to a petition urging Congress to pass the Employee Free Choice Act, which would give more workers the chance to negotiate for better wages, benefits and working conditions by forming unions.

becoming a teacher
Interested in teaching as a career? You'll want to check out this new booklet that provides answers to questions about the teaching profession.

exclusively for members
Log in using your new membership card to access benefits, programs and activities just for members.

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