AFT-Wisconsin

06/17/2026

We are so pumped for AFT-Wisconsin’s summer Union Leadership Institute and Annual Awards dinner at the Madison Concourse. Activists from every corner of the state have convened here to get “bargain ready” for the world that is coming when Act 10 is gone.

06/12/2026

AFT-Wisconsin was proud to sign on to this letter to Democratic Governors, with a number of other state federation presidents, opposing the federal voucher tax credit scheme. Vouchers undermine our public schools and any Democrat in a position of leadership must reject them. Illinois Federation of Teachers NYSUT - A Union of Professionals

06/08/2026

Higher ed leaders have been fighting for union rights in the UW System for years. AFT-W President Jon Shelton wrote this piece for AFT's publication American Educator to talk about what we've done so far and where we're headed. Check out the story in the comments below 👇

06/05/2026

You should come to Wisconsin Public Education Network's summer summit. We are sponsoring the welcome reception!!

Mingle with the candidates for Governor and public school champions from across the state and country, and learn where the candidates stand on education issues. Appetizers on us, cash bar!

06/03/2026

Thanks to United Faculty and Academic Staff, TAA - Graduate Worker Union of UW-Madison, and other unions for hosting this gubernatorial forum in Madison last night. If you missed it, you can check it our right here!

On June 2nd, a group of Unions and labor advocacy organizations wil...

05/28/2026

Thanks to our locals United Faculty and Academic Staff and TAA - Graduate Worker Union of UW-Madison for taking the lead on organizing this forum for the gubernatorial candidates. Come out and ask the candidates how they plan to govern WITH US to support workers in Wisconsin!

05/27/2026

Last week, the Superior Federation of Teachers held their annual end of year celebration, including member retirements. It was a very moving event, particularly the celebration of former SFT President Linda West. Congratulations Linda and thank you for all your service to kids and to our union!

05/27/2026

We agree!

The heads of the American Association of University Professors and the American Federation of Teachers lay out their vision for overhauling the sector.

05/27/2026

AFT-Wisconsin has an annual scholarship award and President Jon Shelton made it to Ashland High School last week to award one of ours to Brayden Kupczyk, whose grandfather is a retired member of the Ashland Federation of Teachers. Congratulations, Brayden!

05/07/2026

Raise the wage!

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- State leaders unveiled their new plan in Milwaukee Friday, to help Wisconsin residents earn more money. It's a one-year campaign led by the Wisconsin Living Wage Coalition. Joining