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The American Federation of Teachers last month joined several civil-rights and women's organizations in opposing the nomination of Clarence Thomas to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Albert Shanker, the union's president, said the judge's record "shows he would not support the aspirations of working people, minorities and trade unionists."

Although the National Education Association had not announced its position as of late last month, an official said the union would oppose the nomination before confirmation...