Jackson Federation of Teachers and Paraprofessionals and School Related Personnel, AFL-CIO
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YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO....
  1. To attend meetings to learn about the union and ways to support ourselves
  2. Read and distribute union literature in none work areas during non work times.
  3. Wear union insignia, like buttons, pins and stickers at work.
  4. Sign authorization cards asking your employer to recognize and bargain with us as a union.
  5. Sign petitions or file grievances about your wages, working conditions, or other work issues.
  6. Ask other workers to support your union, to sign authorization cards, petitions, or grievances.


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​Akemi Stout,Ph.D
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Ebony Caston
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Martha Taylor
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Joshua Strong
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Lynnita Balu

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Emma Michaels
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Jacqueline Lacey, PH.D
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Our Mission
​The Jackson 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.
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  • Welcome
    • Online Application >
      • Membership Benefits
      • Members Only
    • About
    • AFT History
    • Contact Us
    • JFT STAFF
  • COVID-19
  • Professional Development
    • 2022-2023 PD Calendar
    • Overview
    • Meet Our Facilitators
    • Professional Development Courses
    • F.A.Q.s
  • Forms
  • AFT
  • News Letter
    • C.O.P.E