AFT Recommends HILLARY CLINTON for president
Hillary
Clinton has spent a lifetime advocating for the needs of
children and their families. When il comes to the issues we care about
as AFT members, she proudly stands with us.
Supporting public education,
including free preschool: She will fight for strong, safe public
schools and ensure educators and school staff have the resources they
need. She will also fight for free preschool for all 4-year-olds and
access to high-quality, well-compensated early education teachers and
assistants. [AFT Candidate Questionnaire (2015)]
Making college affordable:
She has a plan to provide free community college, help relieve the
burden of student debt, and ensure students at public colleges graduate
debt-free. [Washington Post, 7/6/16]
Protecting workers' voices:
She has said, "We've got to stand up for unions and working people who
have been at the core of the American middle class." [Vox,
2/11/16]
Expanding healthcare: She
believes healthcare is a basic human right and wants all people to have
guaranteed access to affordable healthcare. [Washington Post,
4/14/16]
Securing your retirement:
She will fight to protect existing pensions and ensure every American
can afford to retire with dignity. [hillaryclinton.com]