American Federation of Teachers, Local #2260
214-942-4663 VOICE--214-942-2226 FAX
334 CENTRE ST., DALLAS 75208

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Your dues dollar: What does it buy?

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Your dues dollar: What does it buy?

  • Salary negotiations resulting best salaries in Texas
  • Full-time staff to assist you, not an “800” number
  • Personal phone messages from the president
  • Full-Time Grievance Coordinator
  • Five Full-Time Officers
  • Two Full-Time Information Specialists
  • Three Full-Time Grievance Specialists
  • Visible Media presence
  • Affiliation with the state Texas Federation of Teachers
  • Affiliation with the state and local AFL-CIO
  • Affiliation with the national American Federation of Teachers
  • Up to $1, 000 in bail bond premiums if required in defense of a suit
  • Union Representation Track Record of success
  • Strong Lobbyists in Austin and Washington
  • Seminars on Retirement
  • Research on your issues
  • Representation in termination, suspension, demotion cases 

  • Regular Publications: Newspapers, magazine, and flyers
  • Proven reputation success, respect, and dependability
  • Professional development classes for support and professional staff
  • Prescription Drug Discount Card
  • Political involvement in school board races
  • Legal Defense Trust
  • Informative Website with great links and DISD Policy on Line
  • Grievance wins for members totaling in excess of $1 million
  • Grievance victories and problem solving with an 80% win rate
  • Fabulous optional insurances
  • Email updates from the president
  • Email updates from the Texas Federation of Teachers
  • Conferences and Conventions
  • Benefits Booklet full of discounts on hotels, rentals, etc
  • After-hours help-line (5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 214-942-4663, press *2)
  • A voice at the State Board for Educator Certification
  • A strong voice in Consultation, resulting in victories and wins for you
  • 80% win record for problem solving and grievance processing
  • 30 Minutes of free consultation with an attorney
  • $8 million of protection for damage or destruction to the property of others
  • $8 million dollars of coverage for libel, slander, etc
  • $8 million defense cost for “failing to educate”
  • $8 million of liability insurance
  • $500 for personal property stolen at work, vehicles excluded
  • $250 reimbursement for assault damages of personal property
  • $5,000 defense in state certification hearings
  • $5,000 defense costs in criminal related suits, regardless of outcome
  • $30,000 more in defense costs when exonerated
  • $250,000 defense costs in constitutional rights suits
  • $10,000 assault death benefit
  • Laptop computer training assistance
  • Mortgage and equity loans