Union Facts
Which benefit for teachers did the Union lobby for that gives job security to teachers?
Tenure
The first president of the NEA?
Zalmon Richards
What year did the AFT get started?
1916
This Union has core values of equal opportunity, democracy, and collective action to name a few.
NEA
Who is the current head of the AFT?
What cities were the NEA and AFT established in?
Philadelphia and Chicago
Which major Union allows members that are government officials?
American Federation of Teachers
Who was the president who enacted the Elementary and Secondary Education Bill?
Lyndon B Johnson
How many members does the NEA have?
Over 3 Million
This act benefitted the Unions, helping with working conditions and pay.
National Labor Relations Act
Which US First Lady is a recognized member of the NEA?
First Lady Jill Biden
How many locals banded together to create the AFT?
Eight
What is the Union number for the Chicago Teacher's Union?
Local 1
Who is a ranking member of the Union but also teaches music in elementary school?
Princess Moss, VP of NEA
Between 1960 and 1970, how many members did the AFT grow by?