The National Education Association (NEA), the nation's largest professional employee organization, is committed to advancing the cause of public education. NEA's 3 million members work at every level of education—from pre-school to university graduate programs. NEA has affiliate organizations in every state and in more than 14,000 communities across the United States.
The AFT 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.
With nearly 200,000 members in total, the United Federation of Teachers is a powerful advocate for public education and working families in New York City.
We represent some 110,00 public school teachers, paraprofessionals and other school staff who dedicate their lives to the city's children. Private sector nurses, administrative law judges and family childcare providers also belong to our union.