American Federation of Teachers (AFT)
Coverage of American Federation of Teachers (AFT) in the Nexus archive.
- Sanders-AOC backed progressive debuts federal $25 minimum wage bill with coalition of 100+ organizations
Rep. Delia Ramirez and Rep. Analilia Mejia introduced the Living Wage for All Act, a federal $25 minimum wage bill backed by over 100 organizations including the NAACP, AFT, and NEA. The coalition emphasizes eliminating subminimum wages and building on the Fight for $15 movement, with support from progressive groups and lawmakers.
- Watchdog report exposes teachers' union 'political machine' funneling more than $1 billion to liberal causes
A watchdog report by Defending Education reveals that U.S. teachers' unions, including the NEA and AFT, have spent over $1 billion on political causes since 2015, prioritizing left-wing activism over classroom needs. Funds were directed to progressive groups, Democratic-aligned PACs, and campaigns opposing school choice, with unions criticized as a 'political machine' advancing a 'social justice agenda.'
- Watchdog report exposes teachers' union 'political machine' funneling more than $1 billion to liberal causes
A watchdog report reveals that teachers' unions, including the National Education Association (NEA) and American Federation of Teachers (AFT), have spent over $1 billion on liberal political causes since 2015, with critics arguing the funds prioritize activism over education. The spending includes contributions to progressive organizations, Democratic-aligned PACs, and campaigns opposing school choice.