Paul Hubbert
Encyclopedia
Dr. Paul R. Hubbert is a Democratic
politician
from the U.S. state
of Alabama
. Since 1969, he has served as executive secretary-treasurer of the Alabama Education Association
, a professional association for teacher
s. The organization serves many of the functions of a trade union
, and is often referred to as such by the news media
and political opponents. (State law prevents public employees from being represented by a union per se, hence the designation.)
In his position as leader of the AEA, Hubbert exerts a great deal of influence on Alabama politics. In 1990, Hubbert ran as the Democratic nominee in the Alabama gubernatorial election
, losing to Republican
incumbent H. Guy Hunt
. Hubbert was formerly a co-chair of the Alabama Democratic Party, and a popular target for criticism from the state's Republican party and leadership. He resigned as co-chair in 2010.
His final average salary when he entered Alabama DROP program was $316,134.00, and as of Mar. 10, 2011, he sits the second highest on DROP recipient balance sheet with $1,374,311.00 for his retirement payment, according to story at www.wsfa.com/Global/story.asp?S=14226517
Hubbert is an alumnus of the University of North Alabama
.
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
politician
Politician
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from the U.S. state
United States
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of Alabama
Alabama
Alabama is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama ranks 30th in total land area and ranks second in the size of its inland...
. Since 1969, he has served as executive secretary-treasurer of the Alabama Education Association
Alabama Education Association
The Alabama Education Association is a professional organization that represents the teachers of public schools in the state of Alabama. It is based in the state capital of Montgomery....
, a professional association for teacher
Teacher
A teacher or schoolteacher is a person who provides education for pupils and students . The role of teacher is often formal and ongoing, carried out at a school or other place of formal education. In many countries, a person who wishes to become a teacher must first obtain specified professional...
s. The organization serves many of the functions of a trade union
Trade union
A trade union, trades union or labor union is an organization of workers that have banded together to achieve common goals such as better working conditions. The trade union, through its leadership, bargains with the employer on behalf of union members and negotiates labour contracts with...
, and is often referred to as such by the news media
News media
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and political opponents. (State law prevents public employees from being represented by a union per se, hence the designation.)
In his position as leader of the AEA, Hubbert exerts a great deal of influence on Alabama politics. In 1990, Hubbert ran as the Democratic nominee in the Alabama gubernatorial election
Alabama gubernatorial election, 1990
The 1990 Alabama gubernatorial election was held on 6 November 1990 to select the governor of the state of Alabama. The election saw incumbent Republican governor Guy Hunt defeat Democrat Paul Hubbert, executive secretary of the Alabama Education Association....
, losing to Republican
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
incumbent H. Guy Hunt
H. Guy Hunt
Harold Guy Hunt was an American politician who served as the 49th Governor of Alabama from 1987 to 1993. He was the first Republican to serve as governor of the state since Reconstruction.- Early life :...
. Hubbert was formerly a co-chair of the Alabama Democratic Party, and a popular target for criticism from the state's Republican party and leadership. He resigned as co-chair in 2010.
His final average salary when he entered Alabama DROP program was $316,134.00, and as of Mar. 10, 2011, he sits the second highest on DROP recipient balance sheet with $1,374,311.00 for his retirement payment, according to story at www.wsfa.com/Global/story.asp?S=14226517
Hubbert is an alumnus of the University of North Alabama
University of North Alabama
The University of North Alabama is a coeducational university located in Florence, Alabama, and the state's oldest four-year public university....
.