A memorial fund established in memory of the late OFT President Tom Mooney honors his legacy in public education and union work by helping others pursue similar passions for social justice and political action.

 

Contributions can be made to the "Tom Mooney Memorial Scholarship Fund" and sent to the OFT office:

 

    Ohio Federation of Teachers

    1251 E. Broad St.

    Columbus Ohio 43205

 

Learn more about the scholarship program 

The mission of the American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO, is to improve the lives of our members and their families, to give voice to their legitimate professional, economic and social aspirations, to strengthen the institutions in which we work, to improve the quality of the services we provide, to bring together all members to assist and support one another and to promote democracy, human rights and freedom in our union, in our nation and throughout the world.
 --From the Futures II report adopted at the AFT Convention, July 5, 2000.

Throughout this century, the AFT has been a major force for preserving and strengthening America's democratic commitment to public education and public service. Desegregating public schools, passing the landmark Elementary and Secondary Education Act, establishing collective bargaining for teachers and other public employees, and addressing the needs of disadvantaged children are just a few of the causes the AFT has championed.