Volunteers needed for Mayor’s race

Calling all AFT members: The mayor's race is on and your AFT will be backing David Alvarez, the progressive choice in the special election.  We have an army of great student interns working on the campaign, but if you would like to join us and help them out you can:...

David Alvarez-This is our story

David Alvarez received the Democratic Party endorsement for SD Mayor last night.  Check out his story.  I guarantee you won't be disappointed. Jim Begin forwarded message: From: David Alvarez <David@alvarezformayor.com> Subject: This is our story Date: September...

Paycheck Insurance for All Members

New information was added to the website for disability insurance for both Part-Time and Full-Time members to address member questions from the workshops.  This added information will detail the benefits, features and exclusions of the disability policy.  Your...

Final Enrollment Deadline Approaching

Many of our members are eager to learn more about the benefit offerings for both Part-Time and Full-Time members.  We understand many part-time members travel between campuses and have not able to attend a workshop of their choice.  We have extended the deadline to...

One Policy Accomplishing Two Jobs

Have you ever considered applying for Long-Term Care Insurance, but thought it would be too expensive or too hard to go through the health screening process?   The new Transamerica policies offered to Part-Time and Full-Time employees and spouses/domestic partners...

Your “Yes” Vote on AB 955 (Williams)

Dear Assemblywoman Gonzalez, It was extremely disappointing to see your affirmative vote last week on AB 955 (Williams).  As you are well aware, since you helped us lobby Senator Marty Block against this bill prior to your election to the Assembly, this bill would...

You Said It We Listened

Many of our members were unhappy with the multiple steps required to see their coverage options for the new AFT Benefits offering for both Part-Time and Full-Time members. Starting today, the Self Enrollment calculators will no longer require an ID to access any of...

If you have asked yourself…

1.    How would I pay my bills if I was injured or sick? 2.    If I pass away, how would my loved ones cope? 3.    If I become permanently disabled, how would my family afford the cost of the care? Attend a 30 minute workshop to learn more and have your questions...