Another significant teachers’ union in California approves strike action
Oakland Teachers Prepare to Strike Following Recent San Francisco Walkout Just a week after a teachers strike in San Francisco disrupted the city, another significant labor action is brewing in California. The Oakland Unified School District is set to potentially join the picket line next week, prompted by a substantial vote from students who expressed […]
A judge dismissed its leaders in a corruption case. What happens next for the teachers’ pension fund.
Debate Over Corruption in Ohio Teacher Retirement Board In Columbus, Ohio, there’s a significant discussion happening among educators, politicians, and pension fund officials following a judge’s recent decision to oust the current board president due to allegations of corruption. Franklin County Civil Court Judge Karen Held Phipps ruled that Rudy Fichtenbaum, Chair of the State […]
New York Republicans encourage Hochul to support scholarship tax incentives despite opposition from teachers’ unions
New York House Republicans Push for Tax Credit Scholarship Program House Republicans in New York are urging Governor Kathy Hochul to adopt a federal tax credit scholarship program specifically for New York City. This request has stirred up tensions with prominent teachers’ unions. To date, the Democratic governor has declined to endorse a plan that […]
Education Secretary McMahon informs teachers they can choose not to pay union dues
Teacher Unions Face Turmoil After Education Secretary’s Announcement Teachers’ unions are currently experiencing significant unrest following a striking video from Education Secretary Linda McMahon. In this video, she presents a straightforward message: “Teachers, did you know that you are not required to pay union dues, no matter what state you live in? In 2018, the […]
Teachers, stop influencing children in extreme ways
Just teach. This is the message we should convey to educators in cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco. Unfortunately, teachers, unions, and educational leaders seem to be steering students, even those in elementary and middle school, toward far-left ideologies that promote violence. It’s not simply about kids expressing their views, which are often shaped […]
As always, the teachers union prioritizes other concerns over children
Was it worth shutting down San Francisco schools for a week for a 2% raise? This highlights a significant moment for the San Francisco Education Alliance, the union representing around 6,000 educators in the city. It’s quite the achievement for them to navigate a strike against the public school district successfully. They initially sought a […]
Chicago Teachers Union allocates $3.1M for political efforts in 2026
Chicago Teachers Union Allocates Funds for Political Activities The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) seems ready to invest significantly in “political activities,” based on internal documents recently reviewed. According to their financial report, they have set aside $3.1 million for these activities through the end of June 2026. In comparison, budgets for training and workshops are […]
Democrat Governor candidates criticized for trying to win over SF teachers
California Gubernatorial Candidates Criticized for Picket Line Photo Ops The leading candidates for California governor are facing backlash after allegedly staging visits to the San Francisco public school strike, which has now reached its fifth day. Democrats Katie Porter, Eric Swalwell, and Tom Steyer have been called out for their appearances at protests meant to […]
Tony Thurmond made an unexpected visit to the teachers’ strike in San Francisco.
California’s School Superintendent, Tony Thurmond, attempted to mediate a strike involving San Francisco teachers but quickly withdrew after making a proposal criticized as ineffective. Sources indicated that officials had committed to being part of the discussions. Thurmond, who is also campaigning for governor, arrived in San Francisco in the morning to help end the ongoing […]
Teachers’ strike in San Francisco puts 50,000 students out of school
San Francisco Teachers Strike for Better Pay and Benefits Teachers in San Francisco are on strike, demanding improved health benefits and pay, which has kept nearly 50,000 students out of school. About 6,000 teachers from 120 schools in the San Francisco Unified School District are participating in the strike, which continues to affect the educational […]