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Your Options with FMLA & ADA

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View the Texas AFT most recent webinar and article about FMLA, ADA, and returning to school.  

Local News

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Aldine AFT member Zelda Morgan was interviewed on ABC13 Houston to talk about her experience with the coronavirus as a teacher. Click here to view the clip. President Candis Houston was also interviewed to discuss educator concerns, see the clip here.

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Zeph Capo, Texas AFT President
As teachers and school employees, we strive to make our schools inclusive, safe places for learning. So it hurts us to see our nation, while still fighting a pandemic, now grieving over the injustice in the murder of George Floyd.
 
We know that our children are not shielded from the images of Floyd’s death and the resulting protests that have engulfed many of our cities in anger, and demands for justice, as well as the literal flames of fires burning through these communities. Many will understand that they also have faced injustice in life, and the uncertainty of
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AFT Member Benefits

AFT PLUS is the name of the member benefit programs available to AFT members and their families. Many of the programs are provided through Union Privilege, the benefit arm of the AFL-CIO; others are unique to AFT and are coordinated directly through AFT PLUS. Explore the site and learn more about the savings and services available to you as a union member.

Click here to learn more about AFT PLUS Member Benefits.

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AFT PLUS is the name of the member benefit programs available to AFT members and their families. Many of the programs are provided through Union Privilege, the benefit arm of the AFL-CIO; others are unique to AFT and are coordinated directly through AFT PLUS. Explore the site and learn more about the savings and services available to you as a union member.

Click here to learn more about AFT PLUS Member Benefits.

Planning Time Rights & Information

We have received a number of calls recently regarding planning time rights. According to law, each classroom teacher is entitled to at least 450 minutes within each two-week period for instructional preparation, including parent-teacher conferences, evaluating students’ work, and planning. A planning and preparation period under this section may not be less than 45 minutes within the instructional day. Click here to download our flyer or click to read more about a teacher's planning time rights.

Member Dues Deduction Update

Due to an error with the Aldine ISD Payroll Department, members dues deductions for the last weeks in August were not made. Regular dues deductions will resume and be noted on the September 20 payroll report. If members have questions, please call 281/847-3050.