Why Join AFT?

 Our local attorneys specialize in school law and employee rights—no forms to fill out, no approval from executives a phone call to your AFT rep is all it takes. Also access to discounted legal services for non job related issues. 

You and your immediate family members can earn an online associate  degree from a public, accredited nonprofit community college with no out-of-pocket costs for tuition, fees or e-texts.

You and your immediate family members can earn an online bachelor's degree at little or no cost to you.. 

Would you like to: 

• Increase your knowledge of major challenges facing the teaching profession through readings and discussions with leading policy experts
• Improve leadership skills
• Represent teachers nationwide as spokespersons and become members of a nationwide community
• Participate in conducting research and using it in influencing policy
• Earn a PLU or 54 hours of PD credit
•  Be awarded a $1500 stipend

We are seeking a diverse group of teachers/para-leaders who are active in their school communities and a have track record in working to improve schools. 

Simplifying Student Debt

Summer is a trusted online platform that can help you simplify and navigate your student loan situation, supplemented by student loan advisers who ensure you are supported in the repayment process.

Click here to learn about the landscape of free and underused federal programs that help many student loan borrowers lower their monthly payments and, in some cases, even have their debt forgiven.  

Access to 3 Scholarships 

AFT Robert G. Porter Scholars Program

Union Plus Scholarship Program

Alabama Organized Labor Awards Foundations Scholarship Program

The trauma counseling program is available free of charge in the one-year after-math of a covered traumatic incident. 

These free services include credit restoration and recovery services that can reimburse you for up to $10,000 for out-of-pocket expenses. Members can also purchase 24/7 credit and identity monitoring. 

For the first year of membership you receive a free $5,000 life insurance policy.  After the first year, the insurance is available at a discounted rate. 

This insurance covers accidental death and dismemberment, which includes coma and paralysis.  It is free for the life of your membership.