Educational Finance

Change Magazine: “Three Union Leaders Talk about Academic Future”

jruss — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:55:31 -0400

This transcript is from an interview conducted for Change Magazine. John Ryor was president of the NEA and Dr. Osborne was director of collective bargaining for the AAUP. The interview was conducted by the editor in chief of Change Magazine, G. W. Bonham. The interview covers all aspects of collective bargaining and unionism in higher education and the political power of the three teacher unions.

Marcia Reece Interview with Shanker on Where We Stand

jruss — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:55:31 -0400

Marcia Reese, assistant to the president of the AFT, interviews Shanker about his column ‘Where We Stand’ The interview moves further on the development of Al’s thinking via the column with various education reforms from open classrooms to peer review. They also discuss Shanker’s education, early career as a teacher and forming the United Federation of Teachers.

National Press Club Luncheon

jruss — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:55:29 -0400

Shanker speaks in front of the National Press Club to propose a few ideas that he believes will help in the long run the dire economic problems the country was facing in the mid-1970s. He proposes an early childhood education, an extra step for teacher education similar to what doctors go through and more emphasis on continuing education. After his speech he takes various questions from the audience ranging from his salary, NEA and AFT merger, merit pay and affirmative action.

New York State United Teachers (NYSUT): "Keep the Clock"

jruss — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:29:52 -0500

In this speech, Al Shanker addresses the difficult budget situation facing New York at the time. He talks about various bills in the legislature that might help the economic situation. He also talks about the NYSUT's organization and strength. He praises the staff, and he urges the members to remain loyal to the NYSUT rather than go over to the NEA. He states that a consolidated union will be more effective.

Speaking Freely

jruss — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:55:31 -0400

Albert Shanker is interviewed by Edwin Newman. They discuss education finance, educational vouchers and the then teacher surplus. They cover the Shanker's upbringing, the idea of a merger with the National Education Association and the rise of public employees in the AFL-CIO.