Randi Weingarten (American Federation of Teachers) / Melissa Cropper (Ohio Federation of Teachers)

American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten was the first featured guest today on the AWF Union Podcast. Weingarten spoke about the need to get students back to school. The complex issue involves a combination of vaccination, safety protocols and helping families feel comfortable.

Also featured on today’s episode was Ohio Federation of Teachers President Melissa Cropper. She spoke about Critical Race Theory and what critics are saying about it, how Critical Race Theory has been accepted in Ohio and an Ohio bill that affects public school funding.