She may listen but will only act if the price is right.
Vision and Mission [excerpt]
"How has (or might) the mission, vision or constitutional purpose evolve(d) to reflect an expanded union role?
Do you have an explicit and shared understanding of a new model of unionism—“new unionism,” “post-industrial unionism,” progressive unionism,” professional unionism,” “social justice unionism”?
In what ways does the mission, vision, constitution or bylaws promote shared decision-making and a “culture of inclusiveness” among members and union leaders?
How does the mission and vision set the stage for the union role as co-managers (with district partners) of teacher and learning?
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AFT.
Member mobilization - Pushing back "A union member in this time of constant attacks on working families could understandably be excused for feeling battle weary. Every election, we are told, is the most important election, and every fight is the biggest fight against the longest odds. It is hard to cut through the hype and identify the real threats.
It’s important, though, to be aware of a U.S. Supreme Court case that may present us with a national challenge and a tremendous opportunity.
In Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association, a group of educators backed by a right-wing pressure group filed a lawsuit that has made its way to the highest court in America. It asks the court to decide whether public sector unions may continue to charge nonmembers a fee equal to the cost of representing them to their employer.
This fee is called “agency fee” or “fair share.” In states where there is no fair share, the union must sign up everyone as a full member—not merely a fair share payer—to keep the union strong......
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.....Friedrichs represents a real threat to workers, so we have two choices: We can agonize or we can organize. The AFT already is rising to this challenge, operating as if the justices will issue an unfavorable decision. As you can see, many of our PSRPs are working hard to sign up and activate members, especially by bringing nonmembers and agency fee payers on board as full members.
The AFT is a union of professionals, a union of solutions and a union of action. PSRP members are talking the talk and walking the walk, championing fairness, democracy and economic opportunity for all. This is what reclaiming the promise of public education is all about. We and our community partners are all in this fight together. We can win full membership in our local unions. And when we do, we’ll come out stronger."