Central Alabama American Federation of Teachers

Central Alabama American Federation of TeachersCentral Alabama American Federation of TeachersCentral Alabama American Federation of Teachers

Central Alabama American Federation of Teachers

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    • Home
    • Join Central Alabama AFT
    • Participate in Your Union
    • Documents
    • Member Benefits
    • What Members Say
    • Contact Us
    • Staff
    • Executive Board

  • Home
  • Join Central Alabama AFT
  • Participate in Your Union
  • Documents
  • Member Benefits
  • What Members Say
  • Contact Us
  • Staff
  • Executive Board

Why Join AFT?

Besides access to 4 Full Time Representatives ready to support you Check out these member benefits!

No Principals or Administrators

We only represent you.  We do not represent anyone who has the power to hire or fire employees.

$2 Million in Liability Insurance

 Professional liability insurance is available to members should you be sued for actions related to your job.  This covers coaching and other extra curricular duties. 

Quick and Easy Access to a Legal Counsel

 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. 

Free College

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.. 

Teacher / PSRP Leader Program

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. 

SUMMER

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.

Member Student Debt Clinics

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.  

SCHOLARSHIPS

Access to 3 Scholarships 

AFT Robert G. Porter Scholars Program

Union Plus Scholarship Program

Alabama Organized Labor Awards Foundations Scholarship Program

Free Trauma Counseling

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

Identity Theft Benefit

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. 

Free $5,000 Life Insurance

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. 

Free $10,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

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

Affordable Vision and Dental Insurance

  Our plan includes orthodontics  too!  

OTHER BENEFITS

Pet Insurance

Southwest Airlines

AT&T Wireless Service and Accessories

Dansko Footwear

Dell Computers

Hotels and Resorts

Car Rental

Theme Parks

Home and Auto Insurance 

AND MANY OTHERS!

How To Access These Benefits

You will need your AFT member number. Click here to look up your number and login to the member benefits site.

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