Northside AFT

06/06/2026

We had an incredible Building Representative Training this week! ✊🏼

We are excited to welcome and train a new group of Building Reps who are ready to lead, organize, and advocate for their coworkers on campuses across Northside ISD.

Strong unions are built by strong leaders, and we are already looking forward to an amazing 2026-2027 school year as we continue to grow our union power, develop new leaders, and build an even stronger voice for educators and workers.

The future of Northside AFT is bright, and it starts with members stepping up to lead. Let’s gooooo! 🔥💪🏼

06/02/2026

Northside ISD has announced Superintendent Dr. John Craft’s retirement.

We wish him well and thank him for his service.

Now the focus turns to the future.

Northside deserves a superintendent who understands our community, values the voices of working people, and is prepared to fight for public education during some of the most challenging times our schools have faced.

Leadership matters. Representation matters. Relationships matter.

Read our full statement by scanning the QR code or visiting-https://tinyurl.com/56cctkx7

05/29/2026

On Tuesday, the Northside ISD Board of Trustees selected its officers for the upcoming year, and we are proud to see three union-endorsed trustees elected to these leadership positions. ✊🏼

Congratulations to:

⭐ Dr. Sonia Jasso, President
⭐ Laura Zapata, Vice President
⭐ Dr. Karla Duran, Secretary

Northside AFT looks forward to continuing our work with a board leadership team that understands the importance of strong public schools, supporting educators and staff, and putting students first.

Congratulations to these outstanding leaders on their new roles. We are excited for the work ahead and remain committed to advocating for the students, workers, teachers, and families of Northside ISD. 💙

05/27/2026

Congratulations Johnny!! What a win! ✊🏼✊🏼

Garcia defeated Maureen Galindo, NBC News projects, despite big spending for Galindo from a super PAC with GOP links. The district could be competitive in November.

05/27/2026

Congrats Adrian! What a win. ✊🏼✊🏼

The SAISD union leader has 80.83% percent of the early vote against former constable Michelle Barrientes Vela.

05/26/2026

Public education is political. 📚✊🏼

Too many decisions about our schools are made by people who have never stepped foot in a classroom. If we want change, we have to show up and vote.

Today is Election Day. Polls are open 7AM–7PM, and Bexar County voters can vote at ANY polling location.

Make your voice heard. 🗳️

05/25/2026

05/21/2026

Happy Summer! ☀️ Have you voted yet?!

There’s still time to make your voice heard — early voting is open for the next 45 minutes today and again tomorrow before polls close. 🗳️

Make a plan, get out there, and vote for candidates who support public schools, working families, and our community. Check out our endorsed candidates in our profile and recent posts. ✊🏼

05/21/2026

Happy last day of school! Don’t forget to go and VOTE!!

05/20/2026

Last Thursday we had a fantastic General Membership Meeting with so many members engaged, participating, and voting. Together, we elected our delegates to the AFT Convention and proudly welcomed our newly elected Member Representatives to the Executive Board.

Please help us congratulate:
Elementary Representative — Ledda Arcelus
Middle School Representative — Viviana Hernandez
High School Representative — Anthony Gonzales
At-Large Representative — Linda Rushing

These leaders will help represent our members and our union voice for the next three years, and we are excited to get to work together building an even stronger union for all. ✊🏼 We want to thank our Texas AFT Secretary-Treasurer, Wanda Longoria, for coming to swear them in!