Breaking News

Declaring that President Obama is the only candidate who will fight to preserve and expand the middle class, close the inequality gap and ensure everyone has a "fair shot" at success, the 1.5 million strong American Federation of Teachers announced today its endorsement of President Obama and Vice President Biden for re-election. Read more.

Elections Matter

Because elected officials have a direct effect on your job, your rights, and your family's and community's well-being, it is critical that you get involved in the 2012 elections. This year, you will vote to elect the president of the United States. As we look at what is happening now across the country, that election takes on even greater significance.

Issues

Every day, in state after state, public employees and the services our communities depend upon are under assault.

• Blueprint for an America Build to Last
• President Obama's State of the Union Address
• "Greater Together," Remarks by the President on the Economy
• The American Jobs Act

AFT Voices

The AFT will be asking questions and seeking your thoughts on issues of importance to you. We will be highlighting your responses so this is your opportunity to get involved and tell us what you think.

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• Register to Vote
• Primary and Caucus Calendar
• Updates on primary and caucus results
• Find Your Polling Place
• Election Protection
• Organizer’s Guide to Election Administration

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