AFT - American Federation of Teachers

The AFT represents 1.3 million pre-K through 12th-grade teachers, paraprofessionals and other school support employees, higher education faculty, nurses and other healthcare workers, and state and local government employees.

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Sen. Edward Kennedy photo by Michael Campbell AFT Mourns the Loss of Sen. Kennedy
The AFT mourns the passing of one of our own, Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, who was sometimes nicknamed "the senator from AFT," by virtue of our substantive and long-lasting partnership. Watch AFT's tribute video to Sen. Kennedy.

AFT's Eight-City Back-to-School Tour Is Under Way
The AFT kicked off its eight-city back-to-school tour on Aug. 27 in St. Louis, with school visits and a press conference featuring U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan. In addition to school tours, events will include forums with educators, community leaders, congressional members and other top federal, state and local officials. Read more about tour stops | Launch the interactive tour map

Fight for America's Future: It's Dollars and Sense Healthcare Reform Needs To Include Public Option
Healthcare reform must include a public option that provides the real competition needed to help control spiraling costs, AFT president Randi Weingarten says. Also visit the "Fight for America's Future: It's Dollars and Sense" section for more information on the AFT's campaign for healthcare reform.

American Educator Summer 2009 graphic Surrounded by Support:
Community Schools
The latest issue of American Educator highlights community schools.

Lee Rutledge, learning rep, photo by Michael Campbell AFT launches new "learning rep" initiative
Lee Rutledge discusses pilot program with Baltimore colleagues. Find out more.

Let Your Voice Be Heard

Read what other members are saying; watch video; submit your comments.

New: H1N1 Flu Information
This updated section includes fact sheets and important information about H1N1 for AFT members in every division of the union.

Just Ask National Ad 1 AFT's "Just Ask!" Ad Campaign
The first ad in the AFT's new "Just Ask!" campaign appears in the hugely popular "Best Colleges" edition of U.S. News & World Report.

Green globe Partnership for a Greener Economy
The AFT has joined the Blue Green Alliance, promoting good jobs and a green economy.

back-to-school picks

through your lens photo contest school conditions
Enter a national photo and essay contest documenting conditions in public school buildings.

Healthwire Sept - Oct 09 ready or not
The latest issue of Healthwire focuses on preparing healthcare facilities for the return of the H1N1 virus.

union label week
is Sept. 7-12
It’s a time to remind our friends, family and communities that union goods, made by union workers, are always the smartest buy.

mortgage assistance
If you have a mortgage through AFT +, you have a financial safety net.

tools for teachers
Specially designed for educators, this area provides information, tools and resources to help the school day run more smoothly.

exclusively for members
Log in using your new membership card to access benefits, programs and activities just for members.

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