The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) is one of the largest unionized organizations in the United States, representing some 1.6 currently educators, which is comprised of over 3,000 local affiliates. The AFT has a diversified membership base that reflects of society with a balanced mix of age, genders, race, religion, and sex. The labor union remains active and busy with organizing, collective bargaining, and political activism activities on behalf of its members. Recent activities include awarding scholarships to students who are dependents of union members and advocating and educating on the importance of protecting students who are immigrant youth and their families. The AFT has also recently engaged in a campaign to raise awareness
