Randi Weingarten (AFT)

Randi Weingarten is the president of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), a major labor union representing educators and other professionals in the education sector. She advocates for teachers' rights, better working conditions, and improved educational policies. Weingarten plays a significant role in national discussions about education reform, school funding, and teacher support. She emphasizes the importance of quality education for all students and collaborates with various stakeholders to promote policies that benefit educators and the communities they serve. Under her leadership, the AFT has focused on issues like equal access to education and the impact of standardized testing.