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Workplace Protections
Yes, we offer the concrete benefits you expect from a union. This applies to every member of Texas AFT, regardless of district or area.
Your union representatives act as resources and can provide support if you need legal protection or if you need to file a grievance with your school or your district. But we want you to have the information you need before a problem arises to advocate for yourself and your rights.
Use our Know Your Rights resource pages to learn more about your rights as a public school employee in the workplace, including your rights to join a union or enjoy a duty-free lunch. You can find our library of Know Your Rights resources below.
If you have any questions about an experience on the job, contact your local union or your representative with our Associate Membership Program.
Liability Insurance
Legal Defense Fund
$8 million occupational liability insurance. This is your protection against lawsuits relating to the scope of your duties as a school employee. This includes civil rights violation claims and a $35,000 Legal Action Trust to protect against criminal incidents.
This fund protects against employment-related claims.
Life Insurance
Special Insurance Offers
$25,000 accidental death & dismemberment coverage. Members should fill out an AD&D beneficiary card and keep a copy in their personal files.
$5,000 term life insurance. New members can activate this policy for free for one year. At the end of the year, they can choose whether to continue the policy.
National Teacher Associates (NTA) was created to serve educators with their needs for life insurance and other supplemental insurance products (including disability, cancer, accident, heart and ICU). NTA also has worked with Texas AFT on numerous events and professional issues trainings and is a trusted partner for our members. With more than 40 years of experience, and a commitment to working with teachers unions across the country, NTA is your go-to source for finding the coverage you need.