Statement by Randi Weingarten, President, American Federation of Teachers, On Sen. Dodd’s Retirement Announcement
During his nearly three decades in Congress, U.S. Sen. Christopher Dodd (D-Conn.) has played a key role in significant education, health and labor legislation to improve conditions and opportunities for children, families and workers. MORE...

Statement by Randi Weingarten, President, American Federation of Teachers, On Senate Passage of Healthcare Reform Legislation
The Senate has now joined the House in passing a healthcare reform bill. Together, both chambers now have an opportunity to craft a historic piece of legislation that insures the uninsured and makes high-quality health care affordable to all Americans. MORE...

Statement by Randi Weingarten, President, American Federation of Teachers, On Approval of Detroit Teachers’ Contract
Detroit’s teachers have just approved a remarkable contract—remarkable both for the ambitious reforms it contains and for the increased voice in their profession it gives teachers. MORE...