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In a union where every member often does heroic duty without giving it a second thought, there are nevertheless some very special heroes who have had a profound influence in or outside their workplace. The AFT honored them on July 11 at the convention.

Music, lights and a video presentation of recent organizing victories accompanied the celebratory announcement on July 9 at the AFT convention that the union's total membership number has officially surpassed 1.5 million, including almost 70,000 new members in the past year.

The AFT PA postion regarding HB 2497.

The Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council (PHC4) is an independent state agency charged with addressing the cost and quality of health care in Pennsylvania. 

The state’s two school employee unions are supporting bipartisan legislation to address the Commonwealth’s pension crisis.

The AFTPA Committee to Support Public Education and AFTPA Executive Council approved the following endorsements.

Please save these dates

Saturday, September 25th or Sunday, September 26th for a rally for public education in Washington, DC.  

Ten Minutes, Ten Calls

Tell Harrisburg: No More Cuts! End Special Interest
Tax Breaks to Preserve Jobs and Services

Protect Your Pension

Sign a petition to protect your pension benefit and your future economic security.  AFTPA and PSEA are working together to urge legislators to Keep the Promise. Sign an online petition and stay informed at AFTPA.ORG

AFTPA president Ted Kirsch called the Philadelphia Inquirer's editorial board's suggestion that it reduce the multiplier used to calcuate pensions ridiculous.

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