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Zeph Capo to members: An incredible victory with vaccine prioritization for school employees
Publish Date: March 3, 2021 5:03 pmDear Members and All School Employees, Texas AFT and educators across Texas achieved an amazing victory with President Biden directing states to include and prioritize teachers and school employees in...
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February 25, 2021: #TxLege committees discuss education funding, TRS finances; Fed decision on STAAR; Unions step up in storm relief
Publish Date: February 27, 2021 3:01 pmLegislative committees explore public education funding, hear financial health of pension and healthcare funds Education Commissioner Mike Morath testifies before the Senate Finance Committee. Two key committees for the...
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PreK-12
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.
COVID-19 Tracker
Help stop the spread by reporting COVID-19 cases or unsafe working conditions on your campus at: StopTheSpreadTX.school
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.
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