The AALA/Teamsters Local 2010 newsletter from July 20, 2026 serves as a primary resource for school administrators and principals preparing for the 2026-2027 school year. In the featured address, Union President Maria Nichols disputes claims that employee salary increases caused the district's current financial distress, instead citing declining enrollment and the end of federal relief funding. The text assures members that their negotiated raises remain secure and will appear in their September paychecks. Furthermore, the publication highlights the union's active role in a statewide task forceseeking to bolster public education funding through legislative action.