AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS MASSACHUSETTS

What AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS MASSACHUSETTS does

American Federation of Teachers Massachusetts (AFT Massachusetts) is a nonprofit state affiliate of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), AFL-CIO, operating as a labor union representing educators and public employees across Massachusetts. The organization is structured around four core divisions: PreK-12 Teachers, Higher Education faculty and staff, Public Employees, and Paraprofessionals & School-Related Personnel (PSRP). It provides collective bargaining representation, legislative advocacy at state and federal levels, professional development support, and member benefits programs to its membership. The national AFT, founded in 1916, reports more than 1 million members in its Public Education unit, and AFT Massachusetts operates through a network of local affiliate unions across the state.

The organization's revenue model is based on member dues, with specific fee structures not publicly disclosed. It engages in active membership recruitment through online organizing forms and communicates with members via a monthly newsletter, press releases, social media campaigns (#AFTVoices), and an annual convention. Member benefits include discounted services through Union Plus (hearing benefits, pet insurance, ID protection) and scholarships for members and families. Distribution of services occurs through affiliated local unions such as Lawrence TU Group 1000 and Berklee Group.

AFT Massachusetts is currently engaged in significant policy advocacy, most prominently opposing the federal private school voucher tax credit program set to take effect in 2027 and advocating for increased FY 27 state funding for public education, libraries, and universities. The organization has built coalitions with 32+ other state union leaders and 20+ local Massachusetts education unions to influence legislative outcomes. Leadership is currently provided by President Jessica Tang, who succeeded Beth Kontos.

Name

AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS MASSACHUSETTS

Legal name

American Federation of Teachers Massachusetts

Website

https://aftma.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AFT Massachusetts is a nonprofit state affiliate of the American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO, representing PreK-12 teachers, higher education faculty, public employees, and paraprofessionals across Massachusetts through collective bargaining, legislative advocacy, and member benefits.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Labor Union Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDABAIAK

Labor Relations & Union Management Training

Education/Corporate Training & Professional Development/HR, Talent, DEI & People Operations Training

SECONDARYBPAHAAAD

Employment & Labor Law

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Legal Services

SECONDARYBPAIABAN

State/Provincial Labor, Employment Standards & Workforce Development Administration

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/State/Provincial & Regional Government Administration

Keywords

• Labor union representation
• Collective bargaining services
• Educator advocacy
• Public employee representation
• Union member benefits

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AFT Massachusetts is a state affiliate of the American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO, providing union representation and collective bargaining services to PreK-12 teachers, higher education faculty, public employees, and paraprofessionals/school-related personnel across Massachusetts. The organization delivers legislative advocacy, workplace rights protection, professional development support, and member benefits programs including Union Plus partner offerings and scholarships.

Product overview

AFT Massachusetts is a state branch of the American Federation of Teachers, representing over 1 million members nationwide. The organization operates as a unified union membership structure rather than a platform product, offering representation across four core divisions: PreK-12 Teachers, Higher Education, Public Employees, and Paraprofessionals & School-Related Personnel. These divisions collectively advocate for professional rights, quality public services, and workplace protections. Additional member benefits include scholarships and Union Plus partner offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PreK-12 Teachers Membership and Representation

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Union PlusminorOthersUnion Plus provides member benefits including hearing benefits, pet insurance, and ID protection services to AFT Massachusetts members. These are discounted benefit programs available to union members.
• AFT Higher Education DivisioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational AFT division representing higher education faculty, professional staff and graduate employees across all sectors of higher education - public and private, two-year and four-year institutions.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/american-federation-of-teachers-massachusetts

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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