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We are Aldine AFT!

Aldine AFT, Local 6345, is the largest labor union in Aldine ISD. With our full-time local office and staff dedicated to helping teachers and school-related personnel, we are the district's most active voice for employee rights. We invite you to join our movement for change today. #AldineAFT

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Aldine AFT Takes Political Action

Aldine AFT members are pictured with Aldine ISD School Board Trustee Steve Mead preparing to canvass the community ahead of Election Day. Local AFT members take political action to elect pro-public education candidates. Learn more and get involved by contacting our local union office at 281-847-3050. #OurWorkIsPowerful

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Local Collaboration Lifts Us All Up

Aldine AFT hosted Community Fall Festivals in partnership with Aldine ISD to survey community members about safe school re-openings. Local leadership such as State Representative Jarvis Johnson supported the organization's efforts for safer schools. #BackToSchool4All

Statements on the killing of George Floyd and the protests for justice


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.

Take the Self Defense Pledge for Texas Workers' Pensions

The attacks on teachers, firefighters, nurses and other dedicated public employees are coming to Texas. Some very rich individuals who want even more wealth have financed national attacks on public-sector workers. These business interests want to end traditional pension systems as we know them and convert them to riskier 401(k)-style accounts that would benefit the financial industry, not workers. Take The Pledge to Protect Your Pension!