Vote Authorizes Strike by Summit Academy Parma Educators
(Feb. 1, 2019) Educators at Summit Academy Parma voted overwhelmingly to go on strike after management refused to improve teaching and learning conditions.
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Cordray education plan strongest seen in years, plan will lift up students toward greater success
Gubernatorial candidate Richard Cordray's plan to invest in education is the strongest offered by any candidate or officeholder in many years.
Ohio union members stand together, strong
The U.S. Supreme Court ruling in favor of wealthy and corporate interests’ attempt to silence workers and their unions won’t stop our members from working to build a better life for themselves, those they serve and their communities.
Cordray policies offer hardworking Ohioans a stronger future for their families
The Ohio Federation of Teachers is pleased that Ohio voters created opportunities for a stronger future by electing Democratic candidates for Governor Richard Cordray and Lt. Governor Betty Sutton in the 2018 May primary.
Suspected Operatives of National Anti-Teacher Group Enter Ohio Schools Under False Pretenses
Police respond to emergency situation at Lordstown High School - Similar intrusions reported in school buildings and teachers union offices across the state, from Georgetown to Cleveland and Lordstown to Cincinnati
Charter school educators vote for union
Charter educators at Summit Academy Community School - Parma look forward to bargaining a first contract and having a voice in school decision-making.
Ohio educators support ban on weapons as path to student safety
Teachers must be viewed as educators, not as security personnel.
Teachers endorse Cordray as champion for public education, public services Ohioans need for a stronger future
Brown endorsed for re-election to U.S. Senate; candidates Clyde, Dettelbach, Richardson, Space earn endorsements for statewide posts
No on Issue 2: Educators oppose Issue 2 over questionable claims
The Ohio Federation of Teachers opposes Issue 2 due to seemingly deceptive claims about prescription drug pricing. Vote no on issue 2.
White supremacist terrorism exposed a dark turning point in America
The white supremacist terrorism in Charlottesville, Va., exposed a dark turning point in America. Read the statement by AFT President Randi Weingarten, Secretary-Treasurer Lorretta Johnson and Executive Vice President Mary Cathryn Ricker.