AFT and Puerto Rican unions agree to historic affiliation

The 40,000-member teachers union of Puerto Rico signs an historic agreement to affiliate with the American Federation of Teachers to help “fight against austerity and privatization.” Prior to the agreement, “the AFT and AMPR worked together for months to oppose the PROMESA control board’s attacks on public education and to expose the role of hedge funds in the crisis. Joint trainings have been held to improve communications and member engagement. Separately, the AFT has been assisting AMPR with Puerto Rico bankruptcy issues.”