For exemplifying what it means to be a great union member, a school bus assistant and AFT member in West Virginia has placed ...

WASHINGTON— Nine organizations representing immigrants, communities of color, and workers — the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Mi Familia en Accion, OCA – Asian ...

The AFT Public Employees Department supports the work of our local and state affiliates. Below are some of our affiliates that maintain an active website. If you need assistance connecting with your ...

These are unprecedented times. First and foremost, I want to thank President Biden. He’s been a great president, a great public servant and an incredible patriot. We owe him a debt of gratitude. Of ...

Our Mission The AFT is a union of professionals that champions fairness; democracy; economic opportunity; and high-quality public education, healthcare and public services for our students, their ...

I have never looked forward to our TEACH conference as much as I have this year. That’s because of you—the educators in this room and the educators of this nation. It’s been a tough year; I don’t know ...

WASHINGTON—Leaders from industry, labor, education and philanthropy today launched the Compact for America's Youth, a challenge to public and private sector leaders to open real paths from school into ...

AFT members and the workforce nationwide use thousands of chemicals every day. While many of these chemicals are suspected of being harmful, only a small number are regulated in the workplace. As a ...

The AFT is dedicated to fighting for a better life for all. Our members are standing up for their students, and they are drawing on and contributing to the supports their local unions offer. One ...

WHEREAS, the AFT recognizes the importance of strong public schools to provide opportunities for our students and teachers and their families—public schools are the pillars of our communities; and ...

Just 20 minutes from the Twin Cities are two neighboring school districts: Mounds View and White Bear Lake. Rivals on the field, they are also thought partners, collaborators, and friends. The ...

Thank you, Secretary Clinton, Dean Yarhi-Milo, professor Fuchs, Mayor Nutter, and all the assembled School of International and Public Affairs students. I want to start by talking about two fellow New ...