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Critics slam Randi Weingarten’s bizarre No Kings ‘meltdown,’ activism in wake of abrupt DNC departure
Teachers union chief Randi Weingarten is facing backlash on social media for her "No Kings Day" protests speech as she ...
Democratic drama: Union leader exits underscore DNC divisions
The departure of two major union presidents from their posts at the Democratic National Committee (DNC) is raising questions ...
Two Top Union Leaders Quit D.N.C. Posts in Dispute With Chairman
Randi Weingarten, head of one of the nation’s most influential teachers unions, and Lee Saunders, the president of a large ...
Two top union leaders leave DNC, dealing blow to Chair Ken Martin
Randi Weingarten of the American Federation of Teachers and Lee Saunders of AFSCME, declined offers to stay on. Weingarten ...
Two large labor union leaders leave DNC over disagreements
The head of one of the largest U.S. teachers' unions said she "felt out of step" with DNC Chair Ken Martin's leadership.
Maddow Blog | Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 6.16.25: DNC faces tumult as union leaders quit their posts
Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.* In another major setback for Democratic National ...