The AFT Massachusetts, the Massachusetts AFL-CIO, and unions across the Commonwealth are dedicated to teaching the next generation of trade unionists to build a strong and bright future for the working families of Massachusetts and beyond. As part of that work, the AFT Massachusetts awards thousands of dollars in scholarships each year to eligible high school seniors who are dependents of AFT Massachusetts members. The scholarships – which are awarded based on results of a labor history exam administered by the Massachusetts AFL-CIO – honor former AFT leaders Kathy Kelley, Albert Shanker, and Sandra Feldman, and long-time field representative Jay Porter.
While envisioning our future, it’s critical that we never stop teaching about and learning from our rich history. The labor history exam focuses on teaching our children about the history of unions and about groups of people who fought for better wages and protections.
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