AFT Connecticut is governed by elected leaders, including a president, executive vice president, first vice president, secretary-treasurer and 22 vice presidents. All are elected by the membership and represent AFT Connecticut members from locals throughout the state. Elections are conducted every two years at the federation’s statewide convention.

AFT Connecticut’s members include about 30,000 teachers, school support staff, nurses and healthcare professionals, higher education faculty, and state and municipal government employees.