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Resolutions adopted at Convention 2026

Mobilizing for the 2026 Elections

Protecting the Right to Vote

Free DC: Protect Home Rule and Autonomy in Washington, D.C.

Preparing for the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Protecting Democracy, Workers, Students and the Planet 

Fight for Affordability and Improved Quality of Life 

May 1 Day of Civic Action and Defense of Public Education 

Building Power for a Better Life for All

Governments Must Not Use the Withholding of Salaries as a Weapon Against Teachers 

Protecting Federal Collective Bargaining Rights and Supporting Overseas Federal Employees

Supporting the LGBTQIA+ Community 

AFT Stands in Solidarity with Immigrant Families, Demands Action to Get ICE Out of Communities 

Honoring the Life and Legacy of the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. 

Against the War with Iran and Lebanon 

U.S. Violations, ILO Convention, Child Labor

Support Due Process Rights for Contingent Faculty, and Create Model Legislation and Contract Language Ensuring Due Process Protections for Contingent Faculty 

Strengthening Minority-Serving Institutions, Expanding Pell and Creating Educational Opportunity for All Students 

Supporting Pre-Contract Unionism in Higher Ed 

Redesignating and Celebrating National Paraprofessionals and School-Related Personnel Week 

Time To Show Up for PSRPs Like They Show Up for Our Schools, Students and Communities 

Establishing a Minimum Starting Rate and Supporting Universal Wage Bargaining for PSRPs

Escalating the ‘Code Red’ Campaign: A Mandate for National Safe Staffing Ratios

Mental Health Resources and Support for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals

Mandated Protected Time for Nurses and Health Professionals for In Services and Mentorship

Supporting Student and Educator Well-Being to Strengthen Teaching and Learning

Fighting for Tax Justice for American Workers by Addressing the Tax Gap

AFT Members Refuse to Accept Violence as Part of the Job

Advancing Union-Backed Housing Models for AFT Public Sector Members

Recommitting to Early Reading Instruction and Support

Keep Public Funds for Public Schools: Oppose Vouchers

Organizing Retirees to Build Power

Fighting for Responsible Capital Stewardship to Benefit American Workers

On Fiduciary Concerns Regarding Investments with Apollo Global Management

Affirming Health as a Global Human Right and Opposing the Financialization of Healthcare

Address Secure Firearms Storage and Fight Gun Violence in School Communities as a Workplace Safety and Public Health Issue

Protecting Medical Research, Healthcare Access and Health Equity for LGBTQIA+ Communities

Defending Bodily Autonomy: Shielding Reproductive Health and Gender-Affirming Care

Making Quality Childcare a Reality

Supporting Veterans, Active-Duty Service Members and Their Families