Together, we make a difference

BEST AFT is a local union of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) in Texas that advocates for better pay and working conditions for public school employees. BEST AFT members work to address issues such as class size, paperwork, testing, planning time, and school funding through meetings, campaigns, and community engagement.

Employee Pay Raises
BEST AFT members are the leading advocates for better pay every year for BISD employees.
Safer Working Conditions
Advocating for safer working conditions. Thriving schools means safe schools.​
Helping Students Thrive
Fighting for smaller class sizes and a mandatory 15-minute recess period.
Come join us
Brownsville Educators Stand Together (BEST AFT) members continue to build power and win on important issues. Our collective “power” reshapes school policy, improves working conditions, gives school employees a real voice in the decision making process, and stands up against attacks on our public schools. Together, we make a difference.
Join our union

Member Meetings 24-25

  • August – BEST Social TBA
  • September 30th
  • October 28th
  • November 18th
  • December – BEST Social TBA
  • January 27th
  • February 24th
  • March 31st
  • April 28th
  • May – BEST Social TBA
THE “BEST POWER IS OUR POWER
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