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...
Have you or your spouse been denied a Long Term Care Policy?
Here’s your chance to own a policy that has living benefits for long term care expenses. If you buy a $100,000 life insurance policy, you will own a $200,000 pool of money which can be used for home health, adult daycare, assisted living facility and nursing home...
Paid Phone Bank/Precinct Walk Opportunities Available in Mayor’s Race
Dear Colleagues, We will be hiring students and other friends of labor for a paid internship working to help elect a progressive Mayor for the City of San Diego. If you have students, friends, or family members, who would like to help elect David Alvarez as the next...
0% Interest Computer Loans Available For All AFT Members-2013
Dear Colleagues, If you are in the market for a new computer, or related peripherals, now is your chance to purchase up to $2,000 of equipment at a zero percent interest rate, paid back over twelve pay periods via payroll deduction. Please see the attached for more...
Labor Council Endorses David Alvarez
It’s David Alvarez! Last Friday evening, after five grueling hours of candidate interviews and spirited debate, the San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council overwhelmingly endorsed David Alvarez for mayor. This decision came after weeks of intense lobbying...
Enrollment Starts Today-Check the Website for Dates and Times of Seminars
Open Letter to Lorena Gonzalez
Dear "Sister" Gonzalez, Words cannot express how disappointed I felt to read your message (pasted in below) endorsing Nathan Fletcher for Mayor. One would never know by reading your message that just 3 1/2 months ago you served as Secretary-Treasurer of the San...
Universal and Term Life Insurance Benefits
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