The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) is a 950,000-member union of public and professional employees. Members include public and private school teachers, paraprofessionals and school-related personnel, higher education faculty and staff, employees of state and local governments, and nurses and health professionals. The union operates at the local, state, and national levels. The AFT strives to represent its members, strengthen public education, and address issues that affect all children and working Americans.

Website: www.aft.org