The Ohio Federation of
Teachers (OFT) represents over 20,000 teachers, school employees,
higher education faculty and social service professionals in 54
local unions. They include large and urban affiliates and small,
rural locals. OFT is affiliated with the American Federation of
Teachers (AFT) and the AFL-CIO.
OFT strives to represent the
full range of members’ professional concerns. We strive to raise
professional standards, including salaries, and to improve teaching
and learning conditions. Our policies and programs reflect our
members’ need for economic security, fair treatment and job
satisfaction along with their professional commitment to meeting the
needs of their clients.
OFT is committed to quality
education and other public services, and supports reform and
innovation that serve those ends. Our locals have a solid record of
using the collective bargaining process to improve
quality. |