Members of our organization automatically receive the following benefits:
u$8 million in Professional liability insurance (per occurrence) in case you get sued
u$20,000 in legal defense funds (per occur- rence) in case you need a lawyer for a work related issue
u$15,000 in criminal defense funds (per occurrence
uOur members have never had to pay any out of pocket expenses for their attorney through us. If your case needs legal representation, we provide an attorney at no cost to you. We have never had a member exhaust their legal defense funds.
Our members and their families enjoy many extra benefits and savings through their membership with us:
u$12,000 free term life insurance for the first year of membership
uPrescription discounts through TFT
uAFT PLUS benefits such as:
uSupplemental health savings programs
uPet insurance programs
uHome and auto insurance discounts
uLoan programs
uDiscounted legal service for non-school issues
uCredit counseling
udiscounts on flowers, magazines, health clubs, hotel and car rentals
uPlus many more!
We regularly offer free trainings, classes and workshops:
uFree for members and a guest
uAt our conveniently located office for privacy of content and discussion
uSamples of workshops we offer are:
uHow to remove disruptive students from the classroom
uKnow your rights 1 & 11
uPDAS: Things you should know
uSpecial education about special education
uHow the Texas Educators Code of Ethics applies to your every day life
uSocial Security: What every educator should know
l Tammra Gallow, Secretary
Our organization is both proactive and reactive, with a strong emphasis on employee rights and student success.
uWe work to avert potential problems for employees in the district and we work to resolve problems that arise. We are in the schools on a daily basis and keep in constant communication with our members. We work to resolve issues both individually and collectively. We provide our members the means to let their voices be heard and advocate on your behalf.
Our activities have included:
uMeeting with Administration on issues
uProtecting your planning and prep timeand duty-free lunch
uHelping members craft responses to documentation they received
uResolving employee/administration conflicts
usurveying our members on various issues and topics to make sure we are working on issues that our members care about
uQuickly responding to issues that affect all empoyees
uProviding workshops and seminars for our members and building representatives
uInforming our members about local and state issues and providing fun and easy activities for our members to do their part in advocating for their profession.å
The Alief American Federationof Teachers and School Employees is dedicated to improving the working lives of educators, their families and the students that they serve. Members of our organization know that they can count on us for protection, information and help when they need it.Our members know that we advocate for them at the Local,State & National level.
Our members know that we care.
Why?
Because we ARE the members.
Our district. Our organization. Our voice.
Alief American Federation of Teachers and School Employees
281-589-6644
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