PFT Member Support

Welcome to the PFT! Whether this is your first job in education, or one you’ve moved into after years of experience elsewhere, there’s a lot going on at the outset that can be overwhelming. But if you’re reading this, you’ve already made one of the most important decisions of your career—you’ve joined the union!

And that means you’re not alone. Your staff representatives, your officers, your executive board, building representatives and fellow members have all been where you are right now. And we’re all here to help. 

Resources For New Members and Current Members.

First off, be sure to take a moment to familiarize yourself with the information in the Member Resources section of our website. (Please use the navigation sidebar within this section….)

From Life Skills support and assistance during a potential furlough, to PFT member discounts, information about personal Leaves & Laws for Educators, plus a broad array of resources from our national union—the American Federation of Teachers—(AFT) and our organized state body—AFTPA.

In fact? You now have 1.7 million AFT family members … and counting!

Documents & Links of Interest:

What Comes With PFT Membership?  Click for a summary of PFT Member benefits.

Weingarten Rights: Whether virtual or in person, you have certain rights to union representation when a potential disciplinary issue arises. Our Weingarten rights card is now business-card sized—printable at home.

First Book Free Resources Page: The AFT works in concert with First Book to offer an incredible array of free resources to members. Check out the First Book Resource page and be sure to indicate your affiliation with the AFT.