Brian Courtien (IUPAT DC 51) / Andrew Spar (FEA)

<p>Brian Courtien, Business Manager and Secretary-Treasurer of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) District Council 51, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the value of pre-apprenticeship programs. </p> <p> </p> <p>Florida Education Association (FEA) President Andrew Spar appeared on the AWF Union Podcast and explained why he believes a law allowing veterans to teach without a degree is a shortsighted, ineffective attempt to fix the state’s widespread teacher shortage. </p>