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Racism in policing

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

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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

10/27/2021
Spreading the word: Student debt relief is here
10/14/2021
Together again, honoring the work of public employees
10/13/2021
AFT settles student debt lawsuit, wins big gains for borrowers
10/07/2021
A ray of hope for massive student debt relief
08/24/2021
Nurses work in coalition to save their maternity unit

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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.