“We must continually fight for financial and overall support, seek mentorship opportunities and build agency. Administrators must connect with each other because it is a lonely job, and it’s easy to feel isolated.”
A teacher strike in San Francisco is underway, and in a historic show of unity, the United Administrators of San Francisco (UASF), AFSA Local 3, is striking in solidarity with teachers.
The annual ranking spotlights union chiefs who have secured major victories—whether through new contracts, legislation, or organizing wins—and those who have successfully guided members through challenging times.