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Reinstate a Federal Assault Weapons Ban

We have witnessed in horror as military-style weapons have been deployed against children and educators learning and teaching at school.

Teacher Strikes Help Entire Community

The wave of teachers walkouts and strikes for almost a year forced on the workers by penny-pinching and tax-cutting GOP administrations and politicians represent successful examples of community-based action where victories benefit everyone, says Teachers (AFT) President Randi Weingarten.

Statement on 2020 Federal Ed Budget

The President may have been a month late with his FY20 budget owing to the 35-day federal government shutdown, but his proposed slashing of the education budget could have been predicted a year ago, maybe two years ago. That's because it looks a lot like his FY18 and FY19 budget proposals.

Unions Walk Strong in Show of Unity and Fun at the NYC Labor Day Parade

Thousands of working men and women from 150 unions and labor groups marched in the New York City Labor Day Parade on September 7.

BCSA Holds Annual Legislative Luncheon

Distinguished members recognized – All enjoy delicious lunch and camaraderie

On Thursday, August 29, the Buffalo Council of Supervisors and Administrators, held its Annual Legislative Luncheon at the Grande Hotel. The membership happily anticipated this gathering as summer ends and preparations for the new school year were in full swing.