American Federation of Teachers
The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) is the second-largest teacher's labor union in America (the largest being the National Education Association). The union was founded in Chicago. John Dewey and Margaret Haley were founders.
Basic Information
- Category: Non-Profit
- Founded: 1916
- Headquarters: Washington, DC
- Website: aft.org
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The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) is the second-largest teacher's labor union in America (the largest being the National Education Association). The union was founded in Chicago. John Dewey and Margaret Haley were founders.
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- 4 supporting sources linked.
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