Alliance/AFT

What Alliance/AFT does

Alliance/AFT is the largest teachers union serving Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD), operating as a local labor union chapter affiliated with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT, 1.8 million members nationwide), Texas AFT (65,000+ members statewide), and the AFL-CIO. The organization represents Dallas ISD teachers, professional support employees (diagnosticians, psychologists, social workers), and school support staff (custodians, cafeteria workers, office managers, maintenance workers, bus drivers, and paraprofessionals), as well as retired members through the A4 Retiree Chapter. It is the only organization in Dallas ISD that does not represent administrators, positioning it as a dedicated employee advocacy body.

The union's core offering is membership-based: collective bargaining representation, grievance and legal defense services (backed by $8 million professional liability insurance and $20,000 job-related legal defense), and access to AFT PLUS benefits (insurance products, financial services, discounts). Membership is sold through an online portal (member.alliance-aft.org), phone enrollment, and Texas AFT's Associate Member Program, with A4 Retiree dues priced at $12/year. Revenue is generated exclusively through member dues; no figures are publicly disclosed. The technology platform is a standard Drupal-based website with email, SMS (via ActionNetwork), and social media channels (Facebook, Twitter/X) for member engagement and legislative mobilization.

Operationally, Alliance/AFT runs with a 12-person staff headquartered at 334 Centre St., Dallas, led by President Rena Honea, Secretary-Treasurer Patricia Jones, and a leadership team spanning executive vice presidents, general vice presidents by constituency (elementary schools, support professionals), and a four-person Grievance and Legal Department. Its 2023 strategic posture emphasized union growth — recognized with three Texas AFT Convention awards — alongside external advocacy campaigns including the national AFT "Real Solutions for Kids and Communities" $5M initiative and partnerships with Reading Universe, ParentsTogether, and the American Psychological Association.

Name

Alliance/AFT

Legal name

Alliance/AFT: Your Official Voice for Change

Website

https://allianceaft.tx.aft.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Alliance/AFT is the largest teachers union serving Dallas ISD, providing collective bargaining, grievance and legal defense, and AFT PLUS benefits to teachers, support staff, and retirees as a local affiliate of the American Federation of Teachers and Texas AFT.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Labor Union Representation Services

NAICS

Labor Unions and Similar Labor Organizations (81393), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Legal Services (8111), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Labor Relations & Employment Practice Advisory (BPAHAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Employment & Labor Law (BPAHAAAD), Labor Relations & Union Management Training (EDABAIAK)

Keywords

• Labor union representation
• Teacher union services
• Collective bargaining advocacy
• Grievance handling services
• Education workforce advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Union Membership Dues: Alliance/AFT generates revenue through membership dues from Dallas ISD employees including teachers, professional support staff, and support personnel. Members automatically become part of Texas AFT and American Federation of Teachers affiliates. A4 Retiree dues are $12 per year.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Alliance/AFT is a labor union that provides collective bargaining representation, grievance handling, legal defense, and member benefits (insurance, discounts) to teachers, professional support employees, support staff, and retirees of Dallas ISD. As an affiliate of Texas AFT and the American Federation of Teachers (AFL-CIO), it is the largest and only union at Dallas ISD that does not also represent administrators, and it delivers services such as an in-house Grievance and Legal Department, $8M professional liability insurance, and a dedicated PSRP division for paraprofessionals and school-related personnel.

Product overview

Alliance/AFT is a single, unified union membership organization (the largest teachers union serving Dallas ISD) that does not operate as a platform-plus-modules architecture. The organization's offering consists of core membership services including union representation, collective bargaining advocacy, a Grievance and Legal Department for workplace dispute resolution, AFT PLUS member benefits program (provided through Union Privilege/AFL-CIO), and retiree engagement through the A4 Retiree Chapter. The organization is affiliated with Texas AFT (65,000+ members) and the American Federation of Teachers (1.8 million members).

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Problem solved

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Products and services

• Union Membership Membership in Alliance/AFT, the largest teachers union serving Dallas ISD. Available to teachers, professional support employees (Diagnosticians, Psychologists, Social Workers), and support staff (custodians, cafeteria workers, office managers, clerks, CRCs, maintenance workers, bus drivers). Members automatically become members of Texas AFT and the American Federation of Teachers and receive representation, benefits, and advocacy services.
• AFT PLUS Member Benefits Member benefit program delivered through Union Privilege (AFL-CIO benefit arm) and AFT-specific programs. Includes $8 million professional liability insurance, $20,000 job-related legal defense, $12,000 no-cost life insurance for new members, $25,000 accidental death and dismemberment insurance, group rates for health/disability/accident/hospital insurance, low-cost pet insurance, preferred-rate auto and homeowners insurance, and discounts at 4,000+ hotels and car rental companies.
• Grievance and Legal Department Services In-house advocacy and legal representation service for Alliance/AFT members. Handles grievance processing and legal representation for workplace disputes, directed by Director George Rangel and staffed by Grievance Specialists Laurie Tate, Trey Howard, and Steve Roberts, plus Intake Associate Gabby Villa. Backed by Texas AFT's 38 statewide attorney offices and job-related legal defense coverage.
• PSRP (Paraprofessional and School-Related Personnel) Division Specialized division representing Dallas ISD school support staff, including paraprofessionals, custodians, maintenance workers, bus drivers, food service workers, school nurses, and other school-related personnel. Provides organizing, advocacy, and professional development led by PSRP Chairperson Yolanda Fisher.
• A4 Retiree Chapter Alliance/AFT Active Alumni program — the largest and most active retiree chapter in the Texas AFT organization. Provides continued AFT benefits and engagement opportunities for retired Dallas ISD employees at $12/year dues, including access to Social Committee, Political Committee, Volunteer Committee, and Health Committee.
• Texas AFT Associate Member Program (AMP) Enrollment Membership pathway for educators in Dallas-area school districts other than Dallas ISD. Allows non-Dallas-ISD educators to access Texas AFT and AFT benefits through Alliance/AFT, coordinated by Ms. Diana Falcon at (214) 321-8100 or the Texas AFT state office at (512) 448-0130.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Reading UniverseminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 July 2023AFT partnership announced during TEACH conference. Reading Universe is led by WETA along with First Book and Barksdale Reading Institute. Provides evidence-based reading instruction tools free and online for educators.
• ParentsTogetherminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partner in 'Likes vs. Learning: The Real Cost of Social Media for Schools' report on social media's impact on children.
• American Psychological AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partner in 'Likes vs. Learning' report on social media's psychological impact on students.
• American Federation of Teachers (AFT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational affiliation. Alliance/AFT is a local affiliate of AFT which represents 1.8 million members in more than 3,000 local affiliates. AFT provides national leadership, resources, professional development, and legislative advocacy support.
• Texas AFTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState affiliate representing 65,000+ members. Texas AFT provides statewide leadership, 38 attorney offices across Texas, and member benefits including $8 million professional liability insurance and $20,000 job-related legal defense.
• AFL-CIOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlliance/AFT is affiliated with AFL-CIO and stands with working families and labor. Access to federation resources and collective political action.
• Union PrivilegeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBenefit arm of AFL-CIO providing member benefits programs including AFT PLUS. Offers discounts, insurance products, and financial services for union members.
• Dallas Independent School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary employer relationship. Alliance/AFT is the exclusive elected representative for Dallas ISD employees. Conducts collective bargaining and grievance handling for district staff.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA): AFT/NEA-affiliated local representing Los Angeles Unified School District employees. Comparable urban large-district teachers union with similar membership scale, organizing, and bargaining dynamics.
• Texas AFT: State-level AFT affiliate that Alliance/AFT belongs to, representing 65,000+ education employees across Texas. Direct peer in the same union federation with overlapping organizational structure, governance, and benefit programs.
• Houston Federation of Teachers: AFT-affiliated local teachers union serving Houston ISD employees. Most structurally analogous peer to Alliance/AFT: same federation, same Texas operating environment, same K-12 public school focus, same right-to-work exposure.
• United Federation of Teachers (UFT): AFT-affiliated local representing NYC public school educators and some private-sector members. Direct peer in structure, scale, and member services portfolio (legal, grievance, benefits).
• Chicago Teachers Union: Large AFT-affiliated local representing Chicago Public Schools educators. Peer in structure, governance, and core services (collective bargaining, grievance, political action) at a materially larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• AFL-CIO: National labor federation of which Alliance/AFT is an affiliate through AFL-CIO. Provides cross-union resources, political mobilization infrastructure, and the Union Privilege benefits program (AFT PLUS).
• American Federation of Teachers (AFT): National parent federation of 1.8 million members across 3,000+ locals. Operates as the broader incumbent providing national resources, legal infrastructure, and brand that Alliance/AFT directly leverages.
• National Education Association (NEA): Largest U.S. labor union, with the largest U.S. teachers union membership. Competes with AFT affiliates for member loyalty and affiliation; the dominant national peer for teachers' union representation.

Regional players

• Dallas CLASS (Dallas Council of Administrative & Supervisory Personnel): Local Dallas ISD-affiliated employee organization representing administrators and supervisory staff. Adjacent regional peer within the same employer but representing a different employee class that Alliance/AFT explicitly does not represent.
• Texas State Teachers Association (TSTA): NEA state affiliate in Texas and a direct competitor to Texas AFT for public education union membership. Comparable in scope and member base; competing for the same pool of Texas K-12 and higher-ed employees.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AllianceAFT
• Facebookfacebook.com/AllianceAFT
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/alliance-aft

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Number of profiles

Profiles24 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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