AFT President Randi Weingarten and Secretary- Treasurer Fedrick Ingram at George Floyd Square with activist and AFT member Marcia Howard.
AFT President Randi Weingarten and Secretary-Treasurer Fedrick Ingram at George Floyd Square with activist and AFT member Marcia Howard.
Reading Opens the World
AFT officers join FEA officers at Brentwood Elementary School in Florida to distribute free books to every child in the school as part of AFT’s Reading Opens the World literacy campaign.
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.
AFT members are partnering with Brighter Bites to distribute fresh produce and healthy foods to food-insecure families in Houston.
AFT members are partnering with Brighter Bites to distribute fresh produce and healthy foods to food-insecure families in Houston.
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AFT Secretary-Treasurer Fedrick Ingram conducts a song with the Miami Carol City Marching Band in a school in Miami Gardens, Florida.
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.
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Randi at March For Our Lives rally

Children under fire

We must end this uniquely American epidemic: the toxic combination of guns and hate.

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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 Convention 2022

Join us in Boston

Everything you need to know about the AFT Convention this summer.

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Take Action

The Equality Act would provide critical protections for LGBTQIA+ people against discrimination in all areas of life, including housing, education and employment. And it would expand existing anti-discrimination legislation to include discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Tell your senator to pass the act now.

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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

News and resources from the office of the president

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AFT Calendar

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