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Local unions working with districts on pay raises, inclusion in reopening plans
Publish Date: May 29, 2020 2:05 pmOur local unions are actively trying to ensure they are stakeholders in decisions on pay raises and decision-making on reopening plans. Predictably, the reaction and response from districts on requests...
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May 22: : On-site Summer School?; Dire budget outlook signals need to protect funding; Socorro AFT wins salary increase; New student loan benefit
Publish Date: May 22, 2020 9:57 amYou can find all news, updates and resources addressing COVID-19 here on our website. Summer school guidelines likely a means for districts to test the waters for opening campuses, but...
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Texas AFT actively works to better the profession of educators by promoting effective public education policy and laws to help improve the pay and working conditions of our teachers, nurses, counselors and other professionals. Check here for resources on professional development, employee rights and education news.
Higher Education
Texas AFT is actively organizing new higher-education locals in the state. Read more about our efforts and our newest locals.
Support Professionals
Members of the Houston Educational Support Personnel, an affiliate of Texas AFT, are celebrating a hard-won victory against privatization in how their school district’s food service program is managed.
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American Federation of Teachers
The American Federation of Teachers, an affiliate of the AFL-CIO, was founded in 1916 and today represents 1.6 million members in more than 3,000 local affiliates nationwide. Read more about our national affiliate and discover a host of resources available for your profession.