Q: I am a new member and did not get a card. What should I do?

A: Within approximately 30 days of when you became a member, your local will have provided the AFT with your member information. Once your local has sent this information to the AFT, you should receive a membership card within four weeks. If, after that time, you have not received your card, please complete this form and an AFT Membership staff person will contact you, or call AFT Membership at 888/238-5646.

Q: I am a current AFT member but have not received a card. How can I request one?

A: You can print your membership card or request a card be mailed to you on the the AFT.org members page. To obtain your Member ID, you may contact your local directly for this information, complete this form and an AFT Membership staff person will contact you, or call AFT Membership at  888/238-5646. It is important that you provide your full name, address and email address. Incomplete address or contact information may delay the processing of your request. Allow up to four weeks for receipt of your card. If you need local affiliate contact information, click here to Find Your Local.

Q: What benefits do I get with my card?

A: All AFT members have exclusive access to AFT + member benefits programs, which include voluntary insurance plans, credit card programs and mortgage services, as well as hotel, car rental and entertainment offerings. Learn more at the main AFT member benefits page.

Q: My name is incorrect on my membership card. How do I update this information?

A: If your name is spelled incorrectly or your last name has changed from the name printed on your card, your card is still valid. To report a name change to us, you must contact AFT membership by completing this form, or calling us at  888/238-5646. Once your information is validated, you should receive your new card within four weeks. It is important that you also contact your local union office with a name change update. If you need local affiliate contact information, click here to Find Your Local.

Q: How do I report that my address has changed?

A: If your address has changed, log in to your account from the Member Account Access page and select the "Update Your Account" link located in the blue box to the right of the page. If you have not yet created an AFT member account, you can do so on the Member Account Access page. If you would like a replacement card that has your new information, check the appropriate box on the form. Once your information is validated, you should receive your new card within four weeks. It is important that you also contact your local union office with a name change update. If you need local affiliate contact information, click here to Find Your Local.

Q: What if I need my member number? How can I get it?

A: You may contact your local directly for this information, or contact AFT membership by completing this form, or calling us at 888/238-5646.

Q: How often are membership cards renewed?

A: AFT current membership cards do not have an expiration date. However, only members in good standing will continue to have access to AFT member benefits. If you have not received your card and you have joined AFT more than two months ago, you may contact AFT membership for assistance by completing this form, or calling us at 888/238-5646.

Q: Why have I received two membership cards?

A: You may have received two membership cards because you are a member of more than one AFT local. If this is incorrect, please contact the local union offices of the cards you have received.