WHEREAS:

The past eight (8) years of the Reagan Administration has seen a full fledged effort to cut back on federal aid to education; and

WHEREAS:

There has been a total cut of 14% in federal funds over the last eight (8) years; and

WHEREAS:

It is recognized that the schools of this country are becoming educationally deficient; and

WHEREAS:

The number of dropouts have now reached huge proportions; and

WHEREAS:

The percentage of our school children.that cannot read, write, or understand basic math have not improved over the last eight (8) years.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:

That AFSCME will support and seek the introduction of legislation to restore the cutbacks in federal aid to legislation of the last eight (8) years to the federal budget.

SUBMITTED BY:

Charles Hughes, President and Delegate
Betty Silverstein, Executive Vice President and Delegate
AFSCME Local 372, Council 37
New York, New York