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Racism in policing

Two AFT Public Employee leaders give their views from the inside.

Read their conversation.

The AFT Public Employees Professional Issues Conference will be held in New York City October 8-10, 2021. More information coming soon.

Public Services In focus

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Rebecca Barrett

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Criminal justice and public safety

Criminal justice and public safety professionals in the AFT support our union’s agenda to work toward justice for all and civil and human rights.

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Infrastructure Investment

Our union collaborates with many other experts and allies to advocate for public works projects that rebuild resilient, modern and safe infrastructure systems.

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AFT on the US Trade Policy

The AFT works with the entire labor movement together in the AFL-CIO to support trade policies that enhance labor rights and worker voice on the job.

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Fair Taxation

We support efforts to collect online sales and use taxes, stop overseas tax shelters and ensure that taxes owed are taxes paid through an effective tax auditing program.

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Workplace bullying

The AFT works with affiliates to address workplace bullying and to reclaim the promise of safe and healthy workplaces.

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Workplace bullying

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Retirement security

We support defined benefit pension programs that provide a stable and secure retirement for all government employees.

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Public Services News

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Fighting anti-Asian American racism and hate in all its forms

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Health & Safety for All

Where we work, learn and go to heal can have an enormous impact on our health and well-being. Learn more about health and safety in the workplace, and download our informational material.