The Teacher Rebellion

Selden, former president of the American Federation of Teachers, presents a bold, inside view of how teachers in the United States broke with tradition and formed a union to battle for better wages and working conditions. He traces the origins and growth of teacher militancy and unionism from its beginnings in New York City to the nationwide activism, and brings to light the individuals, groups, and events that shaped teacher organization and public education as we know them today. The author documents not only the disunity between the AFT as a labor union and the National Education Association, but also the issues that divided teachers. He includes a new feature "Memory Tapes"--vignettes that show behind-the-scenes conversations, meetings, and tactics Selden participated in or was privy to. ISBN0-88258-099-X : $16.95.