The AFT is a union of professionals that champions fairness; democracy; economic opportunity; and high-quality public education, healthcare and public services for our students, their families and our …

About Us AFT The AFT, an affiliate of the AFL-CIO, was founded in 1916 and today represents 1.8 million members in more than 3,000 local affiliates nationwide.

Long Term Care Safeguard your retirement by insuring your future care needs. As a valued AFT member, you and your eligible family members have access to special discounts on long-term care …

This program offers four 4-year, $8,000 post-secondary scholarships to students who are dependents of AFT members, as well as 10 one-time $1,000 grants to AFT members.

With access to a wealth of opportunities and resources, the AFT has something for you. Working together, we improve the quality of the services we provide to those we serve, making our institutions …

10/17/25 OFNHP healthcare workers demanding patient-first care and a fair contract 10/16/25 ‘We are the line’: Civil rights conference focuses on action 10/10/25 ER doc to Congress: ‘Our healthcare …

Current AFT Actions Urgent: Tell Congress to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits Congress has failed to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits, but with time running out this year, lawmakers …

The AFT represents higher education faculty (including both full- and part-time), professional staff and graduate employees, in all sectors of higher education—public and private, two-year and four-year …

Read on for the full press release, including quotes from AFT Maryland President Kenya Campbell, AFT President Randi Weingarten, and AAUP President Todd Wolfson.

The AFT has always been a solutions-driven union, and our new campaign, launched during TEACH on July 21, proves it once again with a fresh, practical approach to strengthening public education.