About Us

Mission Statement

The American Federation of Teachers Kentucky Local 1360 is a union of professionals that champions fairness, democracy, and economic opportunity through education. AFT KY 1360 is dedicated to advocating for its members and their students, providing respect and a strong voice to ensure higher education’s contribution to the common good.

About AFT KY 1360

As part of the American Federation of Teachers, KY 1360 has a rich history of organizing and advocating for its members. In fact, it was founded to support and promote quality education in the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) and the best interests of the faculty and staff of the KCTCS.

AFT KY 1360 Constitution

Constitution for AFT KY 1360. Revised May 2024

AFT KY Local 1360 - Stand with faculty & staff of KCTCS

Let us know how the union can work for you! Contact us with your updated contact information and what concerns you have or actions you would like AFT 1360 to take.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfsDOgJNZy_tL6Abl77uHo3cJz97GCwG8jSINdsiplu4rO0ug/viewform?usp=sf_link

E-mail address: aftky1360@aftky1360.org

Phone number: (502) 472-8787 - texting is okay

AFT KY 1360 OFFICERS:

Dr. Katy Varner, Executive Director

Stephen DiPaola (JCTC), President

Amy Liebert (JCTC), Vice-President

Katie Meyer (ECTC), Secretary/Treasurer

Mark Wilburn (JCTC)

About AFT Higher Education

The AFT represents higher education faculty (including both full- and part-time), professional staff and graduate employees, in all sectors of higher education—public and private, two-year and four-year institutions of higher education. MORE

AFT Mission Statement

The American Federation of Teachers is a union of professionals that champions fairness; democracy; economic opportunity; and high-quality public education, healthcare and public services for our students, their families and our communities. We are committed to advancing these principles through community engagement, organizing, collective bargaining and political activism, and especially through the work our members do.