Steward Assistance
Members are entitled to information and assistance with professional and legal rights on the job. If you are member of AFT KY 1360 and need help with open records requests, an appeal on personnel issues, third-party arbitration, or if you think that your legal rights have been violated, contact the Executive Director or Union Steward.
Professional Liability Coverage
The AFT provides up to one million dollars in professional liability coverage for each member. If you are sued while performing your job and your employer will not provide legal defense, you’re covered with AFT! Coverage starts after you have been a member for six months.
Access to Legal Defense
For legal advice and assistance to the union, AFT KY 1360 engages the firm of Craig Henry Law, one of the most prominent labor and education law firms in the state. Coverage starts after you have been a member for six months.
A Lobbyist to Advance Your Interests
AFT KY 1360 has an outstanding track record of pressing legislation to advance the interests of the community colleges and our members—from fighting to keep tenure to getting pay raises to keep excellent faculty and staff.
Alliances with higher education and other unions to make an impact on policy makers in Frankfort and in Washington
KY 1360 is an affiliate of the more than one-million member American Federation of Teachers, the largest higher education union in the nation. We are also an affiliate of the AFL-CIO with over 100,000 members in Kentucky. Numbers talk. Connected statewide, AFT KY 1360 gets news about what’s happening on all the campuses and members get information and support from other members.
KY TELCO Credit Union Eligibility
Members are eligible to join the TELCO Credit Union providing discounted banking services throughout the state – members have saved hundreds of dollars using this service!
Access to AFT Professional Conferences and Resources
The AFT maintains its own legal and research departments to assist its affiliates. It also offers access to national and regional meetings on a wide range of topics.
Professional Discounts, Including Discounts on Personal Legal Advice
Travel, computers, software, flowers and legal advice are just a few of the items discounted to Alliance members. See the full and ever-growing array at AFT Member Benefits (http://www.aft.org/).
And Much More!
Monthly Dues
Current dues for faculty are $36/month; all staff $26; and retirees $5.
Membership benefits begin as soon as your application is submitted and you receive a confirmation email.