AFT Local 243

New report highlights health benefits of school recess MADISON, Wis.— A new report from a leading pediatricians' group is promoting the positive health benefits of school recess. The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued new guidance stating that

Wisconsin students struggle academically post-pandemic MADISON, Wis.— New data shows Wisconsin students are still struggling to recover academically from the pandemic, with reading scores continuing to decline and math scores largely unchanged. According to reporting

US workers overwhelmingly support union-backed policies on AI, poll says Nine out of 10 workers express support for policies on artificial intelligence that labor unions may fight for

Join your PSRP colleagues after work Wed May 20, 5:30-8:30 at Lazy Oaf Lounge (https://www.lazyoaflounge.com/) to discuss our effort to bring back your bargaining unit!!
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It's official: We filed A PETITION FOR A RECOGNITION ELECTION with the WERC today to bring back the PSRP UNIT. We hope we can count on your support!! Tell your friends! You don't have to join to vote for representation in bargaining!

Crystal Apple Award: La Follette High School teacher Shannon Longworth creates sense of belonging for immigrant students

STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/05/07/la-follette-high-school-teacher-creates-sense-belonging-immigrant-students/

St. Mary’s Hospital nurses allege widespread union busting SSM Health St. Mary’s nurses in Madison filed for an SEIU union vote May 1. Some say they’ve been threatened with suspension for wearing union buttons.

‘I’ve cried so many times over this’: Portage community mourns closure of two rural schools

STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/04/29/ive-cried-so-many-times-over-this-portage-community-mourns-closure-two-rural-schools/