AFT Resolution
PROFESSIONAL SALARY SCHEDULE
WHEREAS, teachers' salaries continue to be far below any reasonable level for professional work; and
WHEREAS, living costs for Americans continue to rise; and
WHEREAS, the teaching profession must compete with other professions in the employment of well-qualified college graduates; and
WHEREAS, well-educated young teachers are being attracted to private employment and service with other agencies of government, because of the low salaries offered by the public school systems of this country:
RESOLVED, that the American Federation of Teachers advocate a teacher's salary schedule with a minimum salary of $10,000 and a maximum salary of at least $25,000 after 5 years of service. (Executive Council)
(1969)