Now Hiring Field Organizers
Two Field Organizer positions are open in Madison and Northwest Wisconsin through November 10, 2022 with possibility for extension. $40,000 annual salary, benefits include health and dental insurance, paid time off.
UWGB-United Hosts Back to School event for new faculty
UWGB-United hosted their first Back to School event for faculty and staff, where new hires could ask candid questions they may have been hesitant to raise at the official university orientation. Members shared their knowledge regarding having tough conversations in the classroom, why they are a proud union member, and much more!
President Kohlhaas on the Passing of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka
For Immediate Release:
Thursday, August 5, 2021
Madison, WI – AFT-Wisconsin President Kim Kohlhaas responded to the passing of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka as follows:
AFT-Wisconsin President Kim Kohlhaas on the Special Session on Public Education
For Immediate Release:
Monday, July 26, 2021
Madison, WI – Today Governor Evers announced a special session of the state legislature to discuss support for public education. AFT-Wisconsin President Kim Kohlhaas responded as follows:
AFT-Wisconsin President Kim Kohlhaas on the Appointment of AFT-W VP for Higher Education Jon Shelton to the UW System Presidential Search Committee
For Immediate Release:
Friday, July 9, 2021
Madison, WI - Today the UW System announced that Board of Regents President Edmund Manydeeds III has selected AFT-Wisconsin VP of Higher Education Jon Shelton as a member of the UW System Presidential Search Committee. Shelton is an Associate Professor of Democracy and Justice Studies at UW-Green Bay, and also serves as his campus’s Faculty Representative to the UW System. AFT-Wisconsin President Kim Kohlhaas responded as follows:
AFT-W President Kim Kohlhaas on Assembly and Senate Budget
For Immediate Release:
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Madison, WI – Today the State Senate voted to pass a budget bill, a day after the Assembly passed its budget. AFT-Wisconsin President Kim Kohlhaas responded to the legislature’s work as follows:
AFT and 400+ other organizations urge President Biden and Vice President Harris to cancel federal student debt
Over 415 organizations, including the American Federation of Teachers, have signed a letter to President Biden and Vice President Harris, calling on them to use executive authority to cancel federal student debt. The full text of the letter can be found below. A PDF of the letter (as sent on April 13) can be found here.