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Tag Archive: Leader Spotlight

Local Leader Spotlight: John Burghduff, President of AFT-Lone Star College

Publish Date: June 30, 2021

A large group of people pose for a photo, some standing and some kneeling. All wear matching blue union T-shirts.

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Local Leader Spotlight: Wanda Longoria, President of Northside AFT

Publish Date: June 9, 2021

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Local Leader Spotlight: Jackie Anderson, President of Houston Federation of Teachers

Publish Date: June 2, 2021

Jackie Anderson, wearing a red H-F-T T-shirt and ball cap, smiles from her seat on a charter bus.

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Local Leader Spotlight: Ken Zarifis, President of Education Austin

Publish Date: May 14, 2021

Ken Zarifis speaking at an outdoor Education Austin rally. Behind him are members holding "Stop" signs.

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Local Leader Spotlight: Ross Moore, President of El Paso AFT

Publish Date: May 7, 2021

El Paso A-F-T President Ross Moore, A-F-T President Randi Weingarten, Socorro A-F-T President Veronica Hernandez, and Texas A-F-T President Zeph Capo stand outside at an event. All are wearing face masks.

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Local Leader Spotlight: Sylvia Tanguma, President of McAllen AFT

Publish Date: April 23, 2021

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Local Leader Spotlight: Nancy Vera, President of Corpus Christi AFT

Publish Date: April 6, 2021

Doctor Nancy Vera stands in front of a Corpus Christi A-F-T banner. She holds a sign that reads, "Want a raise? Join a union."

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Local Leader Spotlight: Rena Honea, President of Alliance-AFT in Dallas

Publish Date: March 16, 2021

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Local Leader Spotlight: Alejandra Lopez, President of San Antonio Alliance

Publish Date: February 8, 2021

Alejandra Lopez, picture from shoulders up. In the background are framed photos on a wall.

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Local Leader Spotlight: Veronica Hernandez, President of Socorro AFT

Publish Date: January 28, 2021

Veronica Hernandez, Representative Mary Gonzalez, and Senator Cesar Blanco pose for a photo with signs that say "Union Leader," "Hashtag Union Strong," and "Hashtag Our Work Is Powerful."

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Local Leader Spotlight: Shonda Below, President of Northeast Houston AFT

Publish Date: January 12, 2021

Shonda Below, president of Northeast Houston A-F-T

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Local Leader Spotlight: Nikki Cowart, President of Cy-Fair AFT

Publish Date: December 14, 2020

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Texas AFT represents all non-administrative certified and classified public school employees in the state of Texas. We represent the interests of teachers, counselors, librarians, diagnosticians, custodians, cafeteria workers, bus drivers, nurses, teaching assistants, clerical employees, and the other employees who make our schools work. We also represent employees in universities, colleges, and community and junior colleges.

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