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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​Dr. Akemi Stout 
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Martha Taylor
Treasurer
Eric A. Irvin
Secretary

Lynne Schneider
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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
    • About
    • Contact Us
    • JFT STAFF
    • AFT History
  • COVID-19
  • Online Application
    • Membership Benefits
    • Members Only
  • Professional Development
    • Overview
    • Meet Our Coordinator
    • Meet Our Facilitators
    • Professional Development Courses
    • F.A.Q.s
  • JFTPSRP Worksite Issues Form
  • 2020 SEIC
    • Sponsors
    • SEIC Vendors
    • Sponsorship Packet
    • Vendor Registration
    • 2019 SEIC Recap
  • 2021 TLP
    • Application
    • What is TLP?
    • TLP Alumnus
  • What's Going On
    • Press
    • Spotlight in Education
    • News About Jackson Public Schools
  • AFT
    • AFT CONVENTION '16
  • Legislative News
    • C.O.P.E
    • Initiative 42: Better Schools