Discusses moves towards merger of the NEA and AFT. (JF)

The National Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers are facing three realities that might make them reluctant to strike: an army of unemployed teachers, an internecine battle, and a rotten economy. (Author/IRT)

Provides evidence to show that, on a 240 workday year, beginning teachers are paid at a rate identical to starting salaries in industry. (JF)

Any reduction in annual district revenues will greatly increase the time and energy devoted to bargaining. (Author/IRT)

Written for beginners in education's collective bargaining. (Author)

Argues that negotiated contracts provide sufficient protection to teachers against caprice and political whimsy. (JF)

Reviews the tone and actions of the 1977 National Education Association convention. (IRT)

Reports on the American Federation of Teachers national convention. (IRT)

Reviews issues raised at conventions of the National Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers. (IRT)

Discusses the topics given attention at the American Federation of Teachers national meeting, including the union's consideration of organizing other public sector employees and the organization's views on busing and the Bakke case. (IRT)

Examines issues that came out of the NEA convention and that are of interest to school boards and school superintendents. (IRT)