2026 AFT Convention

UTLA/AFT delegates to be elected January 29 for 2026 AFT Convention

AFT to hold convention in Washington, DC. July 16-19

UTLA members will elect delegates at the January 29 AFT 1021 General Membership Meeting to represent the union at the national convention of the American Federation of Teachers.

At the convention, AFT members from across the country will gather to debate and vote on important resolutions and constitutional amendments. The AFT convention is the most important policy-making body of the federation.

All UTLA members are eligible to be elected delegates to this event; delegates who fulfill their official obligations are reimbursed for a portion of their expenses. Interested members can fill out the coupon below to nominate themselves.

The form must be completed and returned by January 9.

2026 AFT Convention Self-Nomination

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I hereby declare that I am a fully paid member of UTLA. I wish to nominate myself as a delegate to the 2026 AFT Convention to be held in Washington, DC, from July 16-19.(Required)

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Date

This form must be completed by January 9, 2026. Nominations will not be taken from the floor. Elections will be held at the general membership meeting on Thursday, January 29, at 6:00 p.m. on Zoom.

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