AFT-Oregon is seeking a full-time field representative.  Field representatives are responsible for assisting, advising, and training local leaders and activists in building a strong union. Responsibilities include developing issues-based organizing plans, building worksite leader systems, member organizing, negotiating bargaining agreements, handling grievance processes, political activation and education, and leadership development.

CDC issues new K-12 guidelines for the fall  

Hazard Pay Arbitration

2 Running for VP Tier II

Stand up for Fair Contract July 13

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Our grievance over UConn Health’s failure to provide double time to hourly employees who continued to report to work during the pandemic has been denied in arbitration. This is the final step in our fight. See the arbitrator’s full ruling.

AFT-Maryland successfully held their 2021 Triennial Convention virtually. Although it was heartbreaking not to be together in person, the virtual convention came as close to recreating the feeling of worker solidarity and forward progression for the state federation as possible. Take a look at a recap from the two-day convention. Special thank you to our locals and delegates for a great convention.

Click here to watch the recap video on AFT-Maryland's YouTube channel.

After a long and illustrious career, Belinda Reagan has retired as President of Portland Federation of School Professionals (PFSP), AFT Local 111. AFT-Oregon wishes to thank Belinda for her years of service to both PFSP and AFT-Oregon. 

AFT-CT invted our VP for commuincation, Chris DeFrancesco, to co-host the July episode of the "AFT in Action" podcast. Chris joined AFT-CT President Jan Hochadel to interivew State Senate President Pro Tem Martin Looney about the recently completed legislative session and the work that remains.

American Federation of Teachers Local 1789, representing faculty of the Seattle College District, is proud to make the following endorsements in this year’s elections:

• Lorena Gonzalez for Mayor
• Teresa Mosqueda for Seattle City Council Position 8
• Nikkita Oliver for Seattle City Council Position 9

Additionally, we are proud to stand with Seattle City Council Member Kshama Sawant against the campaign to recall her from the council. 

We know that these candidates are and will continue to be strong advocates for the needs of our members, our students, our community, and our siblings in organized labor. We look forward to working with them to fight for better working and living conditions in our city.