Philadelphia Federation of Teachers

Fighting for Philadelphia's Educators

Over 14,100 teachers, paraprofessionals, and support staff united for fair wages, safe schools, and student success.

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Upcoming PFT Events

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Latest News

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October 22, 2026

PFT Executive Board Meeting

PFT Executive Board meeting

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October 2, 2026

PFT Votes! Pizza & Postcard Party

Write postcards, eat pizza, and support pro-public education and pro-union candidates!

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October 9, 2026

PFT Votes! Pizza & Postcard Party - Day 2

Write postcards, eat pizza, and support pro-public education and pro-union candidates!

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Professional Development

September 14, 2026

10/14 Special Education PD: ER & RR Resources

The PFT Health & Welfare Fund is proud to offer members a series of special education professional development sessions.

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October 1, 2026

General Membership Meeting - October 1st

We are holding a general membership meeting on October 1st.

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Professional Development

August 30, 2026

Philadelphia Center for Teacher Certification

Are you teaching on an emergency PreK-4 certification in The School District of Philadelphia? The PFT has worked with SDP to create a PA Department of Education-approved certification program that is tuition free. See the details below and apply now! Learn more at tinyurl.com/PCTCInfoHub

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Member Benefits

Travel experiences

Experience Anything + Everything. Union members plan better with 300,000+ travel experiences.

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Life insurance

Many AFT members have some life insurance, but is it enough? Protect your family with the right amount of coverage for you with AFT+ Benefits Term Life Insurance.

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ID protection

Intelligent online safety for union members. Help protect your union family with Aura's intelligent safety solutions — the gold standard in proactive, personalized, preventative digital safety.

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Trauma counseling

A new, free benefit to provide help and healing for our members, whenever needed, wherever a member may be.

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