Red River United is an affiliate of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and Louisiana Federation of Teachers (LFT). The Caddo, Bossier, and Red River Parish Teachers & School Employees have come together under an umbrella organization with a new title– “Red River United, Local 4995.”
The three groups worked on the idea for a while, and they say it makes sense to join together. President of the Caddo Federation of Teachers and Support Personnel Jackie Lansdale said, “Although we serve different locations on the map, our goals are the same.”
The combined Federation is now the largest non-collective bargaining organizations in the state. "It's a great opportunity for teachers and school employees in Caddo, Bossier, and Red River Parishes to join forces," Les Landon, director of public relations for the Louisiana Federation, said. "Anything that makes our teachers and school employees stronger is always a great as we continue to see increased challenges in the coming years in both the legislature and BESE (Board of Elementary and Secondary Education)."
