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Spring AFT members continue to build power and win on important issues that reshape school policy, improve working conditions, give school employees a real voice in the decision-making process, and stand up against attacks on our public schools. It is our time to thrive by becoming an official chartered local union of the Texas AFT, AFT, and AFL-CIO.

Countdown to Spring AFT Charter Election

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Election Committee Letter

Executive Board Nomination Form

Officer/Executive Board Duties

Spring AFT Proposed Constitution

FAQs on Spring AFT’s Campaign

— What is a chartered local union, and how does it differ from our current structure?

All Spring AFT members are part of what is called the Texas AFT Associate Membership Program (AMP). This is a special member program of the 1.7 million-member American Federation of Teachers (AFT), AFL-CIO. The purpose of AMP is to help introduce school employees to the benefits and opportunities AFT can provide. In short AMP’s purpose is to teach employees to use their power to advocate for the issues important to them on a local, state, and national level.

Spring AFT is currently at the organizing committee stage, during which a large portion of dues money is retained locally to establish a treasury, leadership and committees are appointed, and members are trained on how to operate their own local union.

A chartered local is the third and final phase in our development, during which a local constitution is ratified, local leaders are elected by the members, and the elected executive board oversees the day-to-day operations of our union.

Chartered locals will also be affiliated with the 13.5 million-member AFL-CIO and have representation at the local Central Labor Council (i.e., the Gulf Coast AFL-CIO). AFT members of a chartered local will have full voting rights at the state and national conventions.

— Will Spring AFT members see a dues increase upon chartering?

No. Since our organizing committee leadership chose to move to “full dues” in the 2022-2023 school year, there will be no dues increase associated with our chartering in May 2024.

— What new benefits do members receive from a chartered local?

Spring AFT members already receive many benefits, including access to a local union office, local representatives, and attorneys. Full-time and part-time Texas AFT staff have been assigned to assist with our local programming needs. In addition, dues dollars are spent on local advocacy efforts that have yielded many positive changes for SISD employees.

Once chartered, members will have access to new benefits. These benefits include:
— receiving a $25,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance policy
— having stronger engagement in local elections
— affiliating with the AFL-CIO and Central Labor Council for community support on issues
— electing local union officers
— increasing local professional development programs
— gaining access to organizing and employee welfare grants
— establishing a local higher education scholarship fund
— seeking a local elected consultation policy to win on issues like employee pay, benefits, and working conditions

— When will Spring AFT members be able to vote on the charter proposal?

Members will have the ability to vote on the charter proposal at our Spring AFT Social in May 2024 (location/date/time TBD). A secret-ballot election will be held to vote to charter, ratify a proposed constitution, and to elect local officers.

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Spring AFT members with Spring ISD administrators, Texas AFT President Zeph Capo, AFT Executive Vice President Evelyn DeJesus, and representatives from BMG at a Reading Opens the World book giveaway in December 2023.

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Spring AFT in Action

5.3% raise for all teachers

5.5% raise for all teachers with 5-15 years experience

5.7% raise for teachers with 12-20 years experience

3% raise for support staff

2% raise for all other district employee categories

$100 million added to 2022 bond for new laptops and charging stations, safety upgrades, and more.

2 wellness days added for employees

$250,000 for teachers wrongfully left out of a district stipend

$500 stipend for all Spring ISD employees

It’s an election year, and our public schools are on YOUR ballot. Visit Texas AFT’s Voter Education Hub for need-to-know information and pick up union-made voting merch at store.texasaft.org.

Every purchase acts as a donation to our union’s political fund and our fight for thriving Texas public schools.

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