AFT Massachusetts is the Massachusetts state affiliate of the American Federation of Teachers, representing public school educators, higher education faculty, paraprofessionals, and public employees. The organization advocates for quality public education, professional standards, economic security for its members, and equitable access to educational opportunities for all students.
Public education funding, collective bargaining rights, educator pay and benefits, retirement security, healthcare benefits, classroom safety, higher education funding, student equity initiatives, and labor protections for public sector employees.
Membership dues from affiliated local unions and members.
American Federation of Teachers (AFT), AFL-CIO, local AFT-affiliated unions across Massachusetts.
Labor union