After nine bargaining sessions and time in mediation with the district, the North Attleboro Federation of Teachers secured a new contract for the 350+ members it represents in the North Attleboro public schools. The three-year contract includes big wins on wages, stipends, sick leave, and longevity that add up to the best contract in a generation of NAFT teachers.

“For me, the most important thing I have seen throughout this process has been a dramatic increase in member engagement. I have the utmost respect and admiration for our members who spoke at both our rally and to the school committee. Their stories helped to personalize what can be a very impersonal process,” said NAFT President Bob Collins. “The newfound energy and unity have inspired me and so many others to continue working to ensure that all of our members have the opportunity to enjoy a meaningful and fulfilling career as educators in North Attleboro.” 

Along with our union siblings, the AFT Massachusetts is committed to supporting the next generation of trade unionists to build a stronger tomorrow for all working families of the Commonwealth.

That’s why we award thousands of dollars in scholarships each year to eligible high school seniors who are dependents of AFT Massachusetts members. Scholarship awards are based on an applicant’s results on a labor history exam administered by the Massachusetts AFL-CIO and honor former AFT leaders Kathy Kelley, Albert Shanker, and Sandra Feldman, and long-time field representative Jay Porter.

The labor history exam focuses on teaching our children about the history of unions and about groups of people who fought for better wages and protections.