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PLEASE NOTE: Most areas on this website can be accessed without logging in. You will only need to log in if you happen to click on an article that is password protected. Chartered in 1952, AFT-Oregon, a state affiliate of the American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO, is a non-profit organization representing some 12,000 Oregon workers in K-12, community college and higher education in faculty and classified positions; and child care workers, in both public and private sectors. AFT-Oregon, in coalition with other unions and community groups, advocates for quality education and health care for all Oregonians, and gives working people a voice in our state’s capitol. AFT-Oregon has participated in the passage of legislation with improvements in many areas important to Oregonians, including: Minimum wage; Patient Protection; The Public Employee Collective Bargaining Act; Education reform and funding; and Workers Compensation. |
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Many studies over the years have documented the need for smoother transitions from prekindergarten to the elementary level. A new AFT report reinforces that conclusion—and does it in a manner that puts frontline voices at the heart of the dialogue.
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In her latest "What Matters Most" column, which appears in the New York Times, AFT president Randi Weingarten discusses the importance of the Ohio vote, as well as results in other states that showed voters are fed up with politicians who thought they could exploit a tough economy to advance extremist agendas. Those results are sending a message that legislators need to heed.
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AFT-Oregon and OSEA, AFT Local 6732 have released the first joint Legislative action summary under the Political and Legislative Action Network (PLAN). Download your copy today for highlights of the 2011 Legislative Session. |
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Application forms are now available for the Shirley J. Gold, Carl J. Megel, and Albert F. Shanker Scholarships. |
Every day, educators and other public employees, and the services they provide our communities, are being attacked. From challenging collective bargaining rights, to undermining the quality of public education and higher education, to decimating pensions and trying to put healthcare coverage further out of reach, working men and women across the country are under assault. And if this has taught us one thing, it's that Elections Matter.
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Nominations are now being accepted for the John Connor, Outstanding Contribution, and Communications Awards. |
AFT Oregon has partnered with ID Experts™ to offer ID Theft Recovery Services and two levels of credit and ID theft monitoring for our members. We know how important keeping your identity protected is, and these days you can never be too safe. Click to view the benefits of each package and order today. |
AFT-Oregon has launch a fanpage on the popular Facebook website. Become a fan today to keep current on AFT-Oregon action. |
The Early Learning Alliance/AFT-Oregon is a unique, statewide coalition of child care center directors, owners, teachers and staff as well as parents and community leaders who have joined in a mission to improve the quality of early childhood education in Oregon. |
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AFT + is your Member Benefits Program. Members are automatically eligible to use the benefits within AFT +. If you are a fair share payer, join your Local today and take advantage of the many savings and services available to AFT members. You will need to activate your AFT Membership card at: www.aft.org/members to use most of this site. If you need a replacement AFT Membership Card, first check your contact information and dues catagory with your Local, then email : membership@aft.org
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Make sure your members who have recently retired stay active in the union. Send your list of newly retired members to Val Jack, AFT-Oregon Retiree Chapter President. Jack will contact these members about joining the AFT-Oregon Retiree Chapter. |
