Friday, October 18, 2013

Chapter 8


American Federation of Teachers has a mission statement that dedicates their efforts towards all professionals, employees, and families of such to give support for them through healthcare, education, employment, etc. This group is dedicated to fighting for better opportunities, pay, and care. Not only is the AFT involved in many many groups, compaigns, etc nationwide, but also is involved in many worldwide. I agree with what they are doing and think they are in search for better opportunities and a better life for many people.

I loved researching the Service Employees National Union because of the broad spectrum that they cover. Not only are they purposed for property and public service, but also for a healthcare union. Their sections rank as one of the largest (if not the largest) existing today. Their dedicated for equality, justness, and for people to do more than just survive is admirable.

I think an interest group has as much power as their membersallow them to. I think they make great usage of the gateways into the political system and help to ensure that the opinions of the citizens are heard in one loud, thundering voice. All citizens are allowed their own opinion, and interest groups allow these citizens the knowledge that they are NOT alone in their feelings. There must be fair treatment towards these groups. When there is proof that a specific interest group is running the country instead of the government out for the good of the people, there is a severe issue with legality and justness.

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2 comments:

  1. I love the interest group AFT. They have great values, goals, and missions. My mom supports it and loves it, too because she is a high school teacher. She doesn't agree with the current pay of Tennessee teachers, so she likes to stay on top with what they try to accomplish. Great answers!

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  2. I feel like AFT is the way to go. They worked with making common core and that is very important. I am currently an assistant in a middle school and I see how difficult it is for Language Arts and Math teachers right now. They are having to teach both S.P.I.s and common core standards. AFT are help teachers understand common core, and I think that is great.

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