Local 1521’s Vision Statement: 

AFT 1521 is a member-driven union of faculty who collectively bargain and work to improve the well-being of our members, our students, and our communities by: 

• Improving our students’ learning conditions and our working conditions 
• Creating inclusive space and opportunities for member engagement, mobilization, and leadership 
• Organizing members to build power 
• Advancing social justice and standing in solidarity with our students and communities