mission statement

The american federation of teachers, afl-cio (the federation) is committed to advancing an agenda that provides educational opportunity, lifts the disadvantaged, rebuilds the middle class, improves the american economy and public infrastructure, and fosters the democratic principles of respect, dignity and economic security for all those who call america home and seek the american dream. The federation, working with local and state affiliates, seeks to ensure that the educators, healthcare providers and public employees who make up our membership have the tools and resources they need to make this vision a reality. The major source of revenue to the federation is per capita taxes paid by locals.