It’s time to stand up to protect our students, communities, and ourselves.
We need to be informed, active, and vocal.
Your Work and Rights
Know Your Rights
- Know Your Rights Part 1 Webinar (Video 8.19.20)
- Know Your Rights Part 2 Webinar (Video 8.19.20)
- Know Your Your Power Webinar (Video 9.9.20)
- Know Your Rights Part 3 Webinar (Video 9.23.20)
- Know Your Rights Webinar PowerPoint (8.19.20)
- Know Your Rights Webinar PowerPoint (9.23.20)
- General Know Your Rights Page
- FAQ Regarding Workers’ Rights During COVID-19
- COVID-19 Legal Guidance for Union Members
- Right to Join a Union | Yes Unions are Legal in Texas
- Whistleblower Protections
- Contract Abandonment
- Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- FMLA and ADA Webinar Video (7.9.20)
- FMLA and ADA PowerPoint (7.9.20)
- Handout 1: FMLA and ADA (PDF)
- Handout 2: FMLA & ADA 1-Pager (PDF)
- Handout 3: FMLA & ADA 1-Pager Spanish (PDF)
- Handout 4: FMLA & ADA Taking Days and Pay (PDF)
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Update
- Distribution Progress (September 3)
- PPE Allotment by School District
- TASB BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative
The latest guidance from TEA
- Department of State Health Services Texas Public Schools COVID-19 Data
September 17, 2020 [Public Health Orders card] - SY 20-21 Public Health Guidance
September 24, 2020 [Public Health Orders card] - Strong Start Resources
- Asynchronous and Synchronous Instruction
September 24, 2020 [Instructional Continuity card] - SY 20-21 Attendance and Enrollment FAQ
September 24, 2020 [Waivers, Finance & Grants card] - 2020-2021 COVID-19 Case Reporting FAQ
September 24, 2020 [Public Health Orders card] - Texas Home Learning
July 28 2020 [Instructional Continuity card] - SY 20-21 Public Health Operational Guidebook (PDF)
July 28 2020 [Public Health Orders card] - Summary Debrief of TEA COVID-19 Superintendent Call – July 30
TEA’s updated rules regarding leave and resignation
Breaking down TEA’s Back-to-School “Guidance”
(A look at key parts of the document and possible impacts.)
FAQ on leave for taking care of children under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Latest News
Texas AFT COVID-19 Tracker
Report COVID-19 Cases, Submit a Safety Violation Report, and Share Your Story
Op Ed from Texas AFT President Zeph Capo
Teachers union: It’s appalling that Texas leaders are ignoring health guidance to open schools
Take Action by sending an online letter…
Gov. Abbott: To Reopen Schools Safely, You Need to Do Your Job
Beware of the TEA’s extended transition period: Wrinkle surfaces on remote-only instruction
Statement on new guidelines extending options for remote-only instruction.
We don’t always agree with superintendents, but when we do, it’s time to listen…
Statement on July 7 TEA Guidance for school reopenings
TEA’s July 7 “SY 20-21 Public Health Planning Guidance”
Reopening Plans/Guidance
Download AFT’s Report: Reopening School Buildings SAFELY
Texas AFT’s Priorities: Safely Reopening Texas Public Schools
The latest guidance from TEA
- SY 20-21 Public Health Guidance (PDF)
August 4 2020 [Public Health Orders card] - Strong Start Resources
August 3 2020 [Instructional Continuity card] - SY 20-21 Attendance and Enrollment FAQ (PDF) August 4 2020
[Waivers, Finance & Grants card] - Texas Home Learning
July 28 2020 [Instructional Continuity card] - SY 20-21 Public Health Operational Guidebook (PDF) July 28 2020 [Public Health Orders card]
- Summary Debrief of TEA COVID-19 Superintendent Call – July 30
Take Action/Stay Informed
Back to school guidelines and information is coming fast. Stay up to date with Texas AFT.
Take Action by sending an online letter…
Gov. Abbott: To Reopen Schools Safely, You Need to Do Your Job
Statement on attorney general’s faulty legal advice on health authorities and school reopenings
Take Action by sending an online letter…
HEROES ACT: Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz have failed to step up for Texas educators
