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AFSA Calls on FCC to Preserve and Strengthen E-Rate

School leaders say reliable broadband is basic school infrastructure.

AFSA Board Focuses on Organizing, Union Operations and Issues Facing School Leaders

These meetings give us the opportunity to listen to one another, identify where our members need support and turn those conversations into action.

Pam Farrell: Championing the Arts and Her Members

Pam says of AFSA, "As soon as we met the team, we knew we had found a home. They have been so instrumental as a resource and a feeling that we are not alone. As AFSA 151, we are part of a larger union family, and that means a lot when you are doing this work.”

Women’s History Month Spotlight: Jessica Fitzgerald’s Commitment to Student Success

“I have a lot more work to do here,” says Principal Jessica Fitzgerald. “I see myself here in the long term.”

Fairfax School Leaders Secure Historic First Contract with Near-Unanimous Approval

The agreement establishes a foundational contract for administrative and supervisory leaders and delivers immediate, meaningful gains through a collaborative, interest-based bargaining process.

Get Your Union Membership Card in Three Easy Steps

AFSA members can activate their union benefits and receive their official membership card by completing the Combined Benefits Form online. This quick process ensures your benefits are assigned and your beneficiary information is on file.

Retirement Security Votes Spotlight Support—and Opposition—in Congress

The Alliance for Retired Americans has released its 2025 Congressional Voting Record, scoring each member of Congress on key retirement security issues affecting older Americans.

“Most members of Congress pay lip service to protecting seniors,” said Robert Roach Jr., president of the Alliance. “Our annual voting record shows which House and Senate members back up their words with actions and vote in older Americans’ best interests.”

Marianne Dixon: From Buffalo Classrooms to Systemwide Leadership

“Often women are not given the same recognition, so I try to help them navigate the system."

New Documentary -- Baristas vs. Billionaires

On the way to work tomorrow morning, you might stop for coffee. It’s a simple routine: place your order, exchange a quick greeting, and head off to start the day.

But behind that counter, the people serving your coffee may also be part of one of the most important labor movements of the current generation.