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History of the AFT

Learn the history of the AFT, including the union's founding in Chicago in 1916, its affiliation with the AFL-CIO, its battles for workers and human rights and its continued work to uphold the proud traditions on which the union was created.

AFT Mission Statement

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.

About the AFT

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.

Marcola Chapter 132 Classified Executive Board 2021-2022

Greetings! We are the Marcola Chapter 132 Classified Chapter leaders for the 2021-2022 academic year.

Libby Cox, President

EA, SEL Team Member

Mohawk Jr/Sr High School

ecox@marcola.k12.or.us

Augus Stropko, Vice President

EA , Title Assistant

Marcola Elementary

Antonio Arce-Amorrortu, Secretary & Treasurer

Custodian

Marcola School District

About OSEA

The Oregon School Employees Association (OSEA) is a labor union representing 22,000 educational employees working in Oregon school districts, community colleges, education service districts, Head Start agencies, libraries and park and recreation districts. As one of the largest labor unions in Oregon, and with the second largest membership of educational staff, OSEA is a recognized leader within the state’s labor and education community.

Assistance
Every OSEA chapter receives assistance with contract negotiations, contract enforcement, grievance representation, organizing members around issues