The Washington Teachers' Union is here to serve its members with relevant information and resources.  As an educator in DC Public schools, you automatically enjoy the benefits of an agency member, or a member of the collective bargaining unit. 

For a little over 50 cents a day full members of the Washington Teachers’ Union receive:

• Representation from our highly qualified field service representatives

• Professional development and educational research and dissemination courses

• American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Plus Benefits including $15,000 accidental death life insurance and $1 million liability insurance

• Voting rights for local school elections, approval of the WTU/DCPS contract and the general election of union officers. 

To learn more, contact Washington Teachers’ Union Membership Services at 202.293.8600 

Full Membership Application.pdf