AFT locals meeting certain membership criteria have until June 30 to apply for the Pride of the Union Awards, which will be presented during this year’s AFT convention, taking place July 14-17 in Boston.

Applicants must meet one of the following three requirements:

• Membership is at a level of 90 percent or more of those eligible to join

• Net membership increased by at least 25 percent in either the 2020-21 or the 2021-22 membership year (between July 1 and June 30)

• Net membership increased by at least 100 members in either the 2020-21 or the 2021-22 membership year (between July 1 and June 30)

Presidents of locals successfully qualifying for the award will be notified in advance of the convention, and accomplishments will be recognized at an invitation-only reception on July 13.

To submit an application, click here.