The Hartford Federation of Teachers is proud to support Representative John Larson and Representative Jahanna Hayes’ Social Security 2100 Act. Years ago, the WEP/GPO (Government Pension Offset) unfairly penalized public servants by denying them their Social Security benefits, even if their spouses had paid into the fund for years. This act not only repeals that act, …
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Can you believe the HFT turned 75 this year? Join us AS OUR GUEST to celebrate 75 years of Union and Community Leadership in Hartford. This event will fill fast, so contact the HFT to join the guest list. (860)249-7629, or secretary@hft-1018.org.
In a powerful demonstration of unity and concern for the future of education, teachers from Annie Fisher STEM School, alongside the leadership of the Hartford Federation of Teachers, held a widely publicized rally on May 31. The event, covered by NBC News Channel 30, shed light on the critical staffing issues stemming from the lack …
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The HFT was proud to celebrate our members at our annual Holiday Party on December 2, 2022. Our members are our strength, and our reason for being. Wishing everyone the happiest of holidays and a bright new year as we continue the fight for Hartford’s Teachers and Students!
Congratulations to our Retirees and Award Winners!
Hartford Federation Teachers wants safe environments in all our schools. We work with our central office at every opportunity to improve conditions towards greater safety. We are disheartened by yesterday’s tragic event at one of our Hartford high schools that resulted in serious injury to a student as well as in the fatal mass shooting …
Thank you for greeting your students with a smile today. Thank you for offering encouragement to a frustrated student. Thank you for believing in your students. Thank you for staying up late working on your lesson plans. Thank you for maintaining high expectations for all your students. Thank you for being fair and recognizing that …
We’re so thrilled that so many people came out to the March Happy Hour! HFT – Stronger Together!
All of us have been appalled by the suffering that came as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Many Connecticut residents are of Ukrainian descent, and some of them are Hartford teachers. On Friday, March 4, New Britain’s Polish community held a fundraiser at the Belvedere restaurant. The funds raised at this event will …
Thanks for joining us! Thanks to EVERYONE who came out to the Happy Hour at Parkville Market! We are stronger together!
Carol Gale, President
carol.gale@hft-1018.org
Corey Moses, First Vice-President
corey.moses@hft-1018.org
Stuart Beckford, Second Vice-President
stuart.beckford@hft-1018.org
