East Baton Rouge Federation of Teachers

Become a part of the movement!

Become a member of the largest and most active teacher organization in East Baton Rouge Parish. Join today and become an advocate for yourself, your students, and public education!

Update your Member Contact Info

Make sure your contact information is up-to-date. Also, use this form to request a replacement membership card and unlock access to the plethora of AFT member benefits today!

COVID-19 Legal Reference

Louisiana Federation of Teachers has compiled the following resources to help inform members of their rights as schools begin to reopen in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic:

AFT Frequently Asked Questions Q & A

AFT Know Your Rights

U.S. Dept. of Labor Employee Rights

U.S. Dept. of Labor FFCRA Excerpt

U.S. Dept of Labor FFCRA Q&A

LFT has conducted a comprehensive survey to evaluate the concerns of educators and community members with regards to schools reopening later this summer. LFT received responses from nearly 15,000 teachers, support staff, parents, students and concerned community members regarding the reopening of schools. The survey was conducted electronically between June 30-July 10, 2020 and distributed widely through various online platforms.

PPE FOR LFT MEMBERS

LFT has partnered with our national affiliate, American Federation of Teachers to bring 30,000 masks to Louisiana teachers and school staff. These masks were donated to LFT by the United States Heartland China Association and the Wanxiang Group.

Inadequate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) has plagued frontline workers throughout the pandemic, which is why LFT and our partners are making these free masks available to any member who needs one. Please contact your local affiliate to get your mask or learn about their individual distribution plan.

DON’T FORFEIT OUR FUTURE: PASS THE HEROES ACT

Until a vaccine is developed for COVID-19, each community is going to need support in charting a path to safely and responsibly reopen school buildings and other institutions crucial to the well-being and economic vitality of our communities.

The AFT’s detailed, science-based “Plan to Safely Reopen America’s Schools and Communities” features five core pillars based on the science as well as educator and healthcare expertise—not on politics or wishful thinking.

Today is the beginning of Teacher Appreciation Week!

I hope you and your family are safe and healthy. Even though we’re physically distant, it’s important that we recognize the remarkable work our teachers and support staff do every day.

On March 13th our world changed in an unprecedented way – every public school in the state shut down and we were given little time to prepare for remote learning. Under immense pressure, you worked around the clock

Soon you will begin to receive invitations to complete the Census. It is imperative that you participate (and required by law) because the count determines how much federal funding is directed to the Baton Rouge area for public services (including education funding) and for natural disaster relief. Additionally, it determines how lines are drawn for congressional, state legislative, and school districts. The EBRFT office will be a Census hub so members and retirees that don’t have access to a computer, can stop by our office and complete their forms. For more information check out the

Become a part of the movement!

Update your Member Contact Info

COVID-19 Legal Reference

Reopening Schools: Survey Results

The May Newsletter

PPE FOR LFT MEMBERS

DON’T FORFEIT OUR FUTURE: PASS THE HEROES ACT

A Plan to Safely Reopen America's Schools and Communities

Teacher Appreciation Week 2020

Census 2020