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The American Federation of Teachers is a union of professionals that champions fairness; democracy; economic opportunity; and high-quality public education, healthcare and public services for our students, their families and our communities. We are committed to advancing these principles through community engagement, organizing, collective bargaining and political activism, and especially through the work our members do.

Learn more about the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), which was founded in 1916 to represent the economic, social and professional interests of classroom teachers and is an affiliated international union of the AFL-CIO.

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Thank you for joining the Marin Educators for Safe Schools campaign kickoff last night! We had over 500 educators and classified staff from all over Marin join in the largest educator meeting ever in Marin County. We discussed our core campaign principles

  • Protecting vulnerable students, educator and staff
  • Safety for ALL
  • Local Control of Our Schools

We answered audience questions and reviewed next steps. Unfortunately, we didn't get to answer all the questions that came up but know two things: 

  • Each district MUST negotiate with their unions over reopening plans.
  • You will continue to hear from your
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NFT Blog

Be sure to check out http://www.novatonft.blogspot.com/. Olive Teacher and NFT Vice President Fran Rozoff writes and links pertinent articles relating to education to this blog spot. Thank you Fran!

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