The author gives a brief account of the American Federation of Teachers annual convention. (IRT)

Offers advice to school board members who might seek a teachers' union endorsement in their reelection campaigns. Includes hypothetical questions and answers that might be given in a candidates' forum. (WD)

Criticizes a federally funded Rand Corporation study ("Organized Teachers in American Schools") for being naive and biased and for not being true research. (IRT)

Responds to a commentary on the author's changed opinion about teacher unions, expressing disagreement with the commentary's portrayal of the author, examining the only point of agreement (the inappropriateness of the subtitle of an article on teacher unions), and explaining the author's change in views from supporting teacher unions to supporting…

The National Education Association (NEA) and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) are among the most powerful interest groups in the nation, affecting the way public policy is made. They are the primary political opponents of all forms of privatization, and overwhelmingly support Democrat candidates for public office. Chapter 1 is an…

Discusses Catholic teacher unions and salary disputes, comparing their union issues with those of public schools. The strategy of the National Association of Catholic School Teachers is not geared toward school choice, instead emphasizing pressure on diocesan authorities to pay teachers in accordance with Catholic doctrines of social justice. The…

Since the emergence of teacher unionization in the 1960s, the National Education Association (NEA) and American Federation of Teachers (AFT) have monopolized the market for teacher representation services. Competition against NEA/AFT would directly benefit teachers and indirectly benefit the school choice movement. This analysis argues that…

Author speculates on educational and political consequences of a national teachers' union; short profiles of union leaders are included. (SP)

Major changes in teacher organizations are likely to occur in the next decade," as unions grow larger and more organized. (Author/SP)

This booklet is the first in a series about teacher union issues. It notes that agency fees raise profound issues in education, labor relations, and public policy. Chapter 1 introduces the booklet, explaining that it is helps clarify major agency fee issues and recommend appropriate action. Chapter 2, NEA/AFT Revenues from Agency Fees, explains…

Where it is appropriate, school boards and superintendents can lead a no-representation campaign against teacher unionization. (IRT)

The author shares his views and insights regarding the role and responsibility of an advocate and discusses whether school board negotiators are prepared to act as a group to protect the interests of their clients as a group. (Author/MLF)