EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT & INSURANCE
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AFPENC EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT
If you have a concern you’d like someone at AFPENC to talk with you about, please fill out this MEMBER SUPPORT REQUEST FORM. Someone from our union will be in contact with you ASAP.
As a member, you are always welcome to call our office to request information on your professional rights and responsibilities. Any question regarding education law or your rights as a North Carolina educator will be answered in a timely manner.
MEMBER REPRESENTATION
Our Member Services Manager will try to help you resolve issues regarding:
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Discontent with your school or administrators
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Suspension with pay
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Observations
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Letter of reprimand
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Issues with colleague
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Issues with parents
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General questions
AFPENC member dues cover an insurance policy that provides legal counsel for the following:
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Unfair suspension without pay
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Unfair termination
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Arrests
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Lawsuits
LIABILITY INSURANCE
ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT INSURANCE
Members are covered by our liability insurance policy (up to $1 million).
AFT provides $5,000 of coverage for all members at no cost to AFPENC. Coverage doubles if death or dismemberment occurs on the job.
Learn more about AFPENC's Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance here.
TRAUMA COUNSELING
Free one-on-one counseling for all WORKING Members at no cost to locals, for members who have experienced:
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Regardless of location: assault, natural disasters, domestic violence, gun violence.
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In the workplace: bullying, harassment,secondary trauma, or infected by communicable disease.
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Up to 26 hours of counseling with master’s level or higher licensed counselors, with training in trauma counseling.
OTHER INSURANCE & LEGAL INFORMATION
For an overview of all AFT insurance and legal benefits members receive, click here.