Records, 1969-1982.
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American Federation of Teachers
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Joyce Wheeler was a member of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), a national teachers' labor union founded in 1900. She was particularly active in the United Action Caucus (UAC), a rank and file organization within the AFT. The UAC took stands on various issues within the American educational system, supported progressive politics in general, and campaigned for internal democracy within the AFT. Members of the Communist Party USA are thought to have played an important role in the UAC. Wh...
United Faculty of Florida
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The United Faculty of Florida is the union that represents higher education teachers and personnel in this state. The group is affiliated with the Florida Education Association, the American Federation of Teachers, and the AFL-CLO. It was chartered in 1975 by the Florida Education Association and was certified by the Dept. of State in 1976 as a committee of continuing existence. There are several chapters around the state representing various state universities. From the description ...
Florida Education Association
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The Florida Education Association (FEA) was organized in 1886 as the Florida State Teachers Association (FSTA). In 1904, the FSTA was renamed the Florida Education Association and the black teachers' association became the Florida State Teachers Association. The organizational structure included departments which were groups of members with mutual professional interests, and sections devoted to more specific interests. In 1966, Florida Education Association merged with t...
Florida. Board of Regents
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In 1965, the Board of Regents (Ch. 63-204; Ch. 65-138, Laws) assumed the duties of the Board of Control, which had been in existence since 1905 (Ch. 5384, Laws). The Board of Regents is a corporate entity holding all the powers of a body corporate and elects a corporate secretary. Its Regents are the Commissioner of Education plus twelve members appointed by the Governor. The Board acts as the Director of the Division of Universities in the Dept. of Education (Ch. 69-106, Laws). The...
Florida AFL-CIO
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Florida AFL-CIO was formed in 1958 with the merging of the Florida American Federation of Labor and the Florida Congress of Industrial Organizations. From the description of Flordia AFL-CIO records, 1965-1968. (Georgia State University). WorldCat record id: 51003625 ...