AFT Convention 2008 Highlights

Randi Weingarten - AFT President

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:32:22 -0700

Video excerpts from newly elected AFT president Randi Weingarten's first address to AFT delegates at the 2008 Convention.

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:34:58 -0700

Remarks from newly elected AFT officers secretary-treasurer Antonia Cortese and executive vice president Lorretta Johnson.

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:36:21 -0700

After being awarded the title of AFT president emeritus, Edward J. McElroy reflects on his career with the union.

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:35:48 -0700

After being awarded the title of AFT secretary-treasurer emeritus, Nat LaCour reflects on his career with the union.

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 09:59:49 -0700

The AFT honors teachers in Zimbabwe for standing up to repression and violence in a suffering nation.

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:37:04 -0700

Illinois Sen. Barack Obama accepts AFT's endorsement for president of the United States.

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 17:59:57 -0700

Min Zin accepts the President's International Feedom and Democracy Award on behalf of the 88 Generation Student's Group of Burma.

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 09:56:22 -0700

Senator Dick Durbin of llinois welcomes AFT delegates to his state.

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 16:01:43 -0700

Hillary Clinton addresses delegates at the AFT Convention.

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 15:25:30 -0700

Secretary-Treasurer Nat LaCour and Lynn Marie Smith of AFT Michigan lead a celebration of AFT's Organizing Sucesses.

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 07:16:04 -0700

Ed McElroy gives his final speech to AFT delegates.

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 06:15:19 -0700

AFT Executive Vice President Toni Cortese welcomes Special Olympics athlete Angie Picchi.

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 06:13:07 -0700

Chicago Teachers Union President Marilyn Stewart and the Dunbar Vocational High School Band welcome AFT delegates to the Windy City.