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Already an FCFT member and ready to get involved with an issue you care about? Strong unions are built on strong and active membership. Through FCFT committees, FCFT union members are working to solve problems and improve conditions across the county.

To join any of our committees, use the link below or email organizers@fcft.org to get involved and help make our public schools better for workers, students, and families.

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FCFT Committees
2026-2027

*List subject to change. Committees/task forces not currently meeting are marked with an asterisk.

Specialized Support Committee

The Specialized Services Committee (previously known as the Behavioral Health Committee) is made up of School Social Workers, School Psychologists, School Counselors, Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Audiologists, etc. to identify key areas for development in these job classes. Highlighting your common interests, this committee works to identify solutions for ongoing issues. 

Specialists

Committee

The Specialist Committee is made up of Art Teachers, Music Teachers, Physical Education Teachers, Career and Technical Education Teachers, etc., to protect and maintain key areas of education in an ever-changing political economy.

Operational Committee

The Operational Committee is made up of transportation workers, custodial employees, food service workers, and maintenance and trades workers to create safer working conditions for workers who have historically been left behind. This committee will work closely with the Safety Committee as they identify issues like heat conditions, snow-day policies, etc.

POWER Political Committee

The POWER Committee works to make endorsements, identify key policy changes, and is an active member in the Virginia political system that determines our working conditions in FCPS and the conditions of our communities. 

Special Education

Committee

The Special Education Committee is made up of special education workers in and out of the classroom. This committee identifies ongoing issues and room for development in the education of some of our highest need students. This committee will work closely with SEPTA to strengthen community relationships and bridge the gaps in our special education programs. 

Rapid Response Team

The Rapid Response Team (previously known as the Community Action Committee) works to organize on issues impacting the Fairfax County community. This committee works with community organizations to empower workers and neighbors.

Social Committee

The Social Committee is made up of members interested in planning social events and activities for union members to build bonds and have fun with their colleagues from around the county.

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Fairfax County Federation of Teachers is a member-driven organizing union representing all non-managerial employees of Fairfax County Public Schools. We are the teachers, counselors, librarians, instructional assistants, clerical employeesbus drivers, custodians, food service workers, maintenance and trades staff, and other staff who work hard to make our schools succeed. 

Fairfax County Federation of Teachers is affiliated with AFT and the AFL-CIO. 

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