Candy Smiley	September 2013

Welcome to your professional organization, The Poway Federation of Teachers –
A Union of Professionals

Who we are and what we stand for!

Why Unions?

During the industrial era workers suffered poor working conditions, discrimination over gender, race and class, low wages, with no power or control in the work place, and political restrictions - No Voice! Unions were viewed as “agents” of reform, the champion for fairness and due process, dignity of all work and workers, economic opportunity, and social justice for all. Because of collective bargaining, middle class values were now attainable: safe working conditions, a decent wage, health and welfare benefits, and a safety net for workers (pension and tenure). Read more...


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