AFT Connecticut represents PreK-12 educators in local, regional and state districts across Connecticut, as well as private and charter management organization (CMO)-operated schools. Our members are proponents for fully-funding traditional neighborhood schools, holding the boards overseeing magnets and CMOs accountable, and engaging lawmakers to support quality student learning. From contract negotiations to educator evaluations to teachers’ pensions, our state federation is committed to uphold members’ rights and support their collective efforts aimed at serving Connecticut’s youth.
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Teachers News
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Promoting Healing and Connection After Tragedy
Gun violence is a public health crisis and currently the leading cause of death for children in America. Newtown Federation of Teachers member and Sandy Hook massacre survivor Abbey Clements (speaking in photo, above) co-founded a grassroots collective to empower fellow educators and school support personnel to raise their collective voices for change. In a…
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Advocating for Retirees Who Unfairly “Feel Real Economic Pain”
Members of AFT Connecticut-affiliated local unions have refused to let up on fixing a federal system that has let down public school educators. Despite setbacks, they have steadfastly advocated for the U.S. Congress to repeal Social Security restrictions penalizing retired public employees in 15 states. Over the past year, their activism has helped revive national…
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“Getting Rank-and-File Members More Involved” in Building Power
A unique panel discussion with local affiliated union leaders on internal organizing was a focal point at AFT Connecticut’s annual convention last month. Five affiliates representing each of our state federation’s jurisdictional divisions were showcased for effectively engaging members early and often to build and maintain strength and maintain density. Together, they provided a blueprint…
