AFPENC NEWS

AFPENC President, Joanna Loftis, has been in touch with AFT national to alert them to the horrible ICE situation in Charlotte. Below are resources from AFT that you can use or share with your colleagues and school communities!     In addition, Joanna is working with AFT to hold a webinar that will allow members and others to ask questions and seek advice from experts. Continue doing all you can for our students and families! AFT has developed several immigration-related resou

RALEIGH — The American Federation of Teachers added a North Carolina teacher professional association to its ranks this month. The Professional Educators of North Carolina joined the ranks of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) on Oct. 14 and is now known as AFPENC, according to the group’s website . “With the strength of the AFT behind us, we are embracing a larger movement that champions fairness, democracy, opportunity and high-quality public education for all,” AFP

I am pleased to share some exciting news about the future of our organization. The Professional Educators of North Carolina (PENC) has officially affiliated with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT)  to become the American Federation of Professional Educators in North Carolina (AFPENC) . This new partnership marks a significant step forward in strengthening our collective voice and expanding the resources available to educators across our state. Through this affiliation,