Join the Yard Goats for the annual Organized Labor Night as they look to show their appreciation to all those who work in our country’s unions. The Yard Goats would like to celebrate the history and contributions these workers have made. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH | GATES OPEN AT 4:30 PM | GAME …
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When we learned the Hartford School district was to receive $46 million in relief funding, we reached out and asked the question, if it were up to us, as educators, how would we spend this money to improve education for our students? And then, we LISTENED! We listened to health professionals, teachers, substitutes, CDAs, SPOs, …
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Hartford Federation of Teachers, along with HFP, HFST, HFSSO, HFCDA, and HFSHP. HFT END OF THE YEAR PARTY Honoring of Retiring Union Members THE TAVERN AT KENEY PARK 171 WINDSOR, CT 06095 (860)757-0658 HFT Members are FREE Without Membership $25 fee. Please Contact Nancy Swanson at HFT/ One guest per member (860) 249-7629 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hft-end-of-the-year-party-tickets-154869301249 Download the …
Congratulations to Victoria Shears, Elementary Resource Teacher, SAND School!!
This rally is to acknowledge and advocate for our teachers, who have navigated unprecedented obstacles this past year. We will speak to the importance of equity in education for all stakeholders: students, teachers, and families. We also know that the people who know the most about what works in classrooms- our educators- are the least …
Happy Teacher Appreciation Day, from your Hartford Federation of Teachers.
The best of the best, and a proud voice for teachers and professionals in Hartford, Shakira Perez was our Teacher of the Year during a season that defied imagination and tested our spirit. Mrs. Perez brings a remarkable voice to the conversation, speaking to the souls of students and teachers, and weaving a tapestry that …
As members of the HFT, you are also proud members of the American Federation of Teachers and the AFT Connecticut. AFT CT advocates to Superintendents and Boards throughout Connecticut and develops relationships in the State Capitol to build the educational future our students deserve. She gave us a few minutes at the Eyes on March …
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We’re not “a” union, we are a COALITION OF UNIONS AND PROFESSIONALS. We had a chance to catch up with the executive board of the SPO Union. Everyone knows and loves these women and men for keeping us safe, and we know that’s only part of the story. Our SPOs build relationships, follow the rhythms …
Considering the plans rolled out by the district at the most recent Board of Education meeting, the Union voice – YOUR voice – is more important than ever. At our Eyes on March rally, CT Representative Ed Vargas came out to support the Hartford Federation of Teachers and the Education Community here in Hartford. Still …
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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
