Norfolk Federation of Teachers, Local 4261 AFL-CIO

04/16/2026

Join AFT and AFT President Randi Weingarten this Saturday at 2 PM for an important conversation about voting YES for redistricting in Virginia.

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03/04/2026

Today, NFT members joined educators across the country for AFT's March 4th day of action. It's time Norfolk educators have a seat at the bargaining table.

03/02/2026

NFT President Laquetta Mackey visited and read to students at St. Helena Elementary School in character for Dr. Seuss’s birthday!

02/03/2026

NFT President Laquetta Mackey spoke with WTKR today about public sector collective bargaining: “I’m very disappointed, especially that our mayor of Norfolk Kenny Alexander is leading the effort to deny teachers collective bargaining rights," Mackey said. "Because collective bargaining is so important, it should definitely not be up to the mayor, but up to workers. We need to be able to bargain for our compensation. Just having a seat at the table is so important for our employees, and not only is it important for our teachers, but it's also important for our firefighters and all public workers. It should be a fundamental right.”

All mayors from Hampton Roads' seven major cities signed an open letter to highlight their stance against a bill being currently considered by the General Assembly.

11/07/2025

🎉 History was made across Virginia! From the first woman elected Governor to so many champions for working people stepping into leadership, NFT was proud to stand alongside pro-education, pro-worker candidates ready to move our state forward. The work ahead starts now!

10/23/2025

Highlights from NFT's labor walk last weekend. Make sure to vote for pro-public education, pro-worker candidates by November 4!

10/08/2025

NFT President Laquetta Mackey with AFT President Randi Weingarten for a book signing in DC!

09/12/2025

Election season is underway! From Congressman Bobby Scott's Labor Day event to canvass kickoffs, NFT is busy getting out the vote and letting our communities know about the upcoming election!

See what we've been up to!

07/29/2025

NFT highlights from AFT's Conference!

07/23/2025

President Mackey and NFT members with AFT President Randi Weingarten at the collective bargaining conference in DC today!