MFT member, Minneapolis teacher, and activist Marcia Howard speaks from the floor in Boston at AFT Convention 2022
MFT member, Minneapolis teacher, and activist Marcia Howard speaks from the floor in Boston at AFT Convention 2022
AFT Secretary-Treasurer Fedrick C. Ingram with students from D.C.'s Malcolm X Elementary School
AFT Secretary-Treasurer Fedrick C. Ingram with students from DC's Malcolm X Elementary School
AFT Executive Vice President Evelyn DeJesus and TEACH 2019 attendees march in the Lights for Liberty Vigil, Lafayette Park, Washington, D.C.
AFT Executive Vice President Evelyn DeJesus and TEACH 2019 attendees march in the Lights for Liberty Vigil, Lafayette Park, Washington, D.C.
AFT Members standing up together.
Just before their contract ended, Oregon Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals members were joined by hundreds of supporters from the community and organizations in their fight for safe staffing and a fair contract.
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden speaking in Boston at AFT Convention 2022. AFT President Randi Weingarten applauds the speech.
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden speaking in Boston at AFT Convention 2022. AFT President Randi Weingarten applauds the speech.
The AFT fights for the freedom to thrive for our members, our families and our communities—by caring, fighting, showing up, teaching and voting. Together we can accomplish what is impossible to do alone.
The AFT fights for the freedom to thrive for our members, our families and our communities—by caring, fighting, showing up, teaching and voting.
AFT President Randi Weingarten reads a book with a student at a Reading Opens the World event
AFT President Randi Weingarten reads a book with a student at a Reading Opens the World event.
AFT Vice President Evelyn DeJesus at a Reading Opens the World event in Miami Gardens, FL
AFT Executive Vice President Evelyn DeJesus at a Reading Opens the World event in Miami Gardens, FL
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Randi Weingarten keynote speech

The essentials for a better life for all

This moment can be viewed through the lens of fear or hope; despair or aspiration; self-interest or the greater good.

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Reading Opens the World

Reading Opens The World

Our new multiyear literacy campaign, “Reading Opens the World,” is designed to support students, educators and families and foster an ongoing love of reading.

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AFT member Monique Boone reads to children in a school library

Reclaiming our future

New American Educator on investing in educators’ well-being, teaching honest history and creating welcoming environments.

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AFT officers at convention

AFT Convention 2022 wrap up

Watch videos, read press and view daily summaries from the AFT convention.

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Trauma counseling

Mental health
AFT's trauma counseling benefit provides help and healing for our members, whenever needed, wherever a member may be.
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Reclaim Our Future

Our community
Every person in America deserves the freedom to thrive. Read about our bold, action-oriented agenda.
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Learning beyond COVID

Safely Reopening Schools Our Roadmap

The AFT has been working hard since April 2020 to get students back in classrooms. Visit our Reopening Schools page for our reports, poll findings and video conversations.

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Randi's Corner

Randi's Corner

News and resources from the office of the president

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from AFT President Randi Weingarten

AFT Calendar

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