Why Join Mobile County AFT?
No Principals or Administrators
We only represent you. We do not represent anyone who has the power to hire or fire employees.
$2 Million in Liability Insurance
Professional liability insurance is available to members should you be sued for actions related to your job. This covers coaching and other extra curricular duties.
Quick and Easy Access to a Legal Counsel
Our local attorneys specialize in school law and employee rights—no forms to fill out, no approval from executives a phone call to your AFT rep is all it takes. Also access to discounted legal services for non job related issues.
Techer/PSRP Leader Program
Would you like to:
- Increase your knowledge of major challenges facing the teaching profession through readings and discussions with leading policy experts
- Improve leadership skills
- Represent teachers nationwide as spokespersons and become members of a nationwide community
- Participate in conducting research and using it in influencing policy
- Earn a PLU or 54 hours of PD credit
- Be awarded a $1,500 stipend
We are looking for a diverse group of teachers, paras, bus drivers, custodians, and other educational employees who are active in their school communities and have a track record of working to improve the school system.
Summer
Simplifying Student Debt
Summer is a trusted online platform that can help you simplify and navigate your student loan situation, supplemented by student loan advisers who ensure you are supported in the repayment process.
Member Student Debt Clinics
Click here to learn about the landscape of free and underused federal programs that help many students loan borrowers lower their monthly payments or have their debt forgiven.
Member Student Debt Clinics
Click here to learn about the landscape of free and underused federal programs that help many student loan borrowers lower their monthly payments and, in some cases, even have their debt forgiven.
Scholarships
Access to 3 Scholarships AFT Robert G. Porter Scholars Program, Union Plus Scholarship Program Alabama Organized Labor Awards Foundations Scholarship Program.
Services
Free Trauma Counseling
The trauma counseling program is available free of charge in the one-year after-math of a covered traumatic incident.
Identity Theft Benefit
There are several free services including credit restoration and recovery services that can reimburse you for up to $10,000 for out-of-pocket expenses. Members can also purchase 24/7 credit and identity theft monitoring.
Free $5,000 Life Insurance
For the first year of membership you receive a free $5,000 life insurance policy. After the first year, the insurance is available at a discounted rate.
Free $10,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
The $10,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance includes coma and paralysis. It is free for the life of your membership.
Affordable Vision and Dental Insurance
AFT offers affordable dental and vision insurance. Orthodontic insurance is also available!
Other Benefits
How to Access Your Benefits
You will need your AFT member number. Once you local your member number, click here to login on the member benefits site.