AFT’s Weingarten on Department of Labor’s New Overtime Rule

WASHINGTON—American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten said the following of the Department of Labor’s new overtime rule:

“For years, AFT members have fought and organized with their communities to ensure people are paid a fair wage for hours worked. This rule change moves us a step closer to that goal.

“This new rule will deliver justice to millions of working families who devote a huge part of their lives to their professions. For thousands of AFT members who work long hours for their patients and students without receiving fair overtime, including public employees, nurses, and administrative workers in schools and colleges, their pay will finally reflect their hard work.

“Every day, millions of working people are logging longer hours but still struggling to make ends meet. This rule change will help American families, and we applaud the administration for taking this important step.”