Randi Weingarten Acknowledges Errors by Teachers’ Unions During COVID — Quickly Shifts to Blame Trump
Weingarten Acknowledges Union Mistakes During Pandemic On a recent episode of “The Conversation with Dasha Burns,” Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), admitted that teachers’ unions made some errors during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, she quickly pointed fingers at the Trump administration for its handling of the situation. Throughout the pandemic, […]
Four biggest public-sector unions allocated 86% of member dues to progressive causes in 2024
Union Spending on Political Activities Reaches $915 Million The four largest public sector unions in the U.S. have invested approximately $915 million in elections and progressive political activities during the 2024 election cycle. A significant 86% of this spending was funded through member dues. A report recently released by the Commonwealth Foundation, a nonprofit based […]
Two NYC labor unions overlook Zohran Mamdani supporter for City Council speaker, endorse Julie Menin
New York City Council President Candidate Gains Union Support The leading candidate for New York City Council president received new backing from unions on Monday, which indicates a potential strategy to counter Mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani. Julie Menin, a Democrat representing Manhattan’s Upper East Side, identifies as Jewish and aligns with a moderate pro-Israel stance. This […]
Oxford Union’s new president, George Abaraonye, expresses regret to Charlie Kirk’s family for remarks about assassination.
Oxford Union President-Elect Resigns After Controversial Comments The newly elected president of the Oxford Union, George Abalaonye, faced backlash following his insensitive remarks about the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Abalaonye stated that his comments, which led to his resignation, had “missed the point.” On Friday, the 20-year-old expressed his regrets to Kirk’s widow, Erica, and […]
University of Chicago unions call for a response to ICE activities
University of Chicago Community Calls for Action Against ICE Operations Students, staff, and faculty union members at the University of Chicago are urging the university to take a stand against recent immigration enforcement actions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This plea followed a press conference where a faculty representative spoke passionately about the issue. […]
Letitia James Heads Coalition of Democratic States as Teachers Unions Sue Trump for Misusing Loan Forgiveness
Blue States Sue Trump Administration Over Loan Forgiveness Program Changes A coalition of blue states, spearheaded by New York Attorney General Letitia James, along with a union and municipal coalition led by Randi Weingarten, declared on Monday that they will take legal action against the Trump administration. They allege an “unlawful takeover” of the loan […]
Hakeem Jeffries Stands Firm as Major Airlines and Unions Demand an End to Shutdown Caused by Schumer
House Minority Leader Rejects Airline Calls for Clean Government Resolution House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries supported a straightforward continuing resolution but turned down demands from major U.S. airlines to end the ongoing 30-day shutdown on Thursday. Delta Air Lines urged Congress to “immediately pass a clean continuing resolution to reopen government” so that air traffic […]
Wealthiest individuals in California may face a ‘Billionaire Tax’ if unions succeed.
California Proposes One-Time 5% Wealth Tax for Wealthy Residents California may impose a one-time 5% tax on the net worth of its richest citizens if a proposed law is successfully passed next year. This initiative, known as the “2026 millionaire tax law,” aims to offset a projected $30 billion reduction in federal funding for California’s […]
Unions Supporting Democrats Take Legal Action Against Trump Administration’s Actions on Undocumented Truck Drivers
Union Challenges Trump Administration’s Policy on Immigrant Truck Drivers A labor union known for its support of Democratic candidates is taking legal action against the Trump administration over its measures targeting undocumented immigrant truck drivers. The American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), along with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and a […]
Ex-Oklahoma superintendent confronts teachers unions alongside TPUSA
Turning Point USA’s Expansion in Oklahoma High Schools Ryan Walters, the former Oklahoma superintendent, recently resigned to take on the role of CEO of the Teachers Freedom Alliance. In a recent interview, he expressed his commitment to establishing Turning Point USA (TPUSA) chapters in every high school across Oklahoma, stating that the initiative is already […]