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Our state is now facing a $1.1 billion budget shortfall, and the Louisana Federation of Teachers is advocating well-targeted investments in public education funding that could amount to billions over the next decade. That may sound like foolishness, but please hear us out.

Ruling: over 8,500 New Orleans teachers and school employees fired after Hurricane Katrina may seek  damages from the Orleans Parish School Board, the State of Louisiana, and its education agencies for claims of wrongful termination and breach of contract.

Louisiana Federation of Teachers President Steve Monaghan was elected to his third term of office at the Federation’s 44th annual convention, held November 23-25 in Covington.

For more coverage of the 44th annual LFT convention, please click on the Recent News category of our Web page.

Two State Senators and a State Representative were honored today for their commitment to public education and the teachers and school employees who dedicate their careers to the children of our state.

(Covington – November 24, 2008)  Legendary labor leader Victor Bussie today received the highest honor bestowed by the Louisiana Federation of Teachers.

Two longtime members and officers of the Louisiana Federation of Teachers received the Pioneer Award from the Louisiana Federation of Teachers. The award is presented annually to individuals who, over the years, made major contributions to the growth and influence of the LFT.

The Caddo Federation of Teachers and Support Personnel was one of five chapters of the Louisiana Federation of Teachers to receive the “Union Values in Action Award” on Sunday, November 23 at the 44th annual LFT convention in Covington.

The Calcasieu Federation of Teachers and School Employees was one of five chapters of the Louisiana Federation of Teachers to receive the “Union Values in Action Award” on Sunday, November 23 at the 44th annual LFT convention in Covington

The Jefferson Federation of Teachers was one of five chapters of the Louisiana Federation of Teachers to receive the “Union Values in Action Award” on Sunday, November 23 at the 44th annual LFT convention in Covington.

The Rapides Federation of Teachers and School Employees was one of five chapters of the Louisiana Federation of Teachers to receive the “Union Values in Action Award” on Sunday, November 23 at the 44th annual LFT convention in Covington.