Labor Representation
Provides professional negotiation and advocacy services to secure fair employment terms for education workers
Labor union providing contract negotiations, grievance processing, and organizing services for educators in Pennsylvania
About Organization
AFT Pennsylvania is a labor union that provides professional representation and advocacy services for education workers across Pennsylvania. Based in Plymouth Meeting, PA, the organization operates with 12 staff members and manages $2.5 million in annual revenue as of 2023. Founded in 1916, it has served Pennsylvania educators for over a century.
Labor Representation
Provides professional negotiation and advocacy services to secure fair employment terms for education workers
Workplace Protection
Processes grievances and defends member rights when employers violate negotiated contract provisions
Union Organizing
Expands collective bargaining coverage by recruiting members and establishing representation in new workplaces
Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.
Revenue (2023)
$2.5M
+3.9% vs 2021
Expenses (2023)
$2.2M
+17.5% vs 2021
Assets (2023)
$4.3M
+25.1% vs 2021
Employees (2023)
12
-7.7% vs 2021
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,503,386 | $2,221,869 | $4,316,939 | 12 |
| 2021 | $2,410,510 | $1,891,648 | $3,450,135 | 13 |
| 2020 | $2,437,901 | $1,734,033 | $3,007,663 | 0 |
| 2019 | $2,426,686 | $2,022,084 | $2,184,614 | 0 |
| 2018 | $2,363,174 | $2,387,749 | $1,912,587 | 14 |
| 2017 | $2,503,019 | $2,451,080 | $1,915,929 | 14 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.
Organize educators in schools and institutions to establish collective bargaining representation
Engage with employers to secure agreements on wages, benefits, and working conditions
Process and advocate for members facing workplace disputes or contract violations
Coordinate strike activities and other measures when negotiations require additional leverage
Services and programs offered by Aft Pennsylvania
Represents members in collective bargaining to secure fair wages, benefits, and working conditions with employers
Provides formal representation for members facing workplace disputes or violations of negotiated contract terms
Coordinates and supports collective action when negotiations fail to produce acceptable agreements for members
Recruits new members and establishes union representation in workplaces seeking collective bargaining rights
Meet the people behind Aft Pennsylvania.
1916
1916
AFT Pennsylvania established to represent educators across the commonwealth
1945
1945
Granted tax-exempt status as labor organization under IRS code
2017
2017
Organization reached highest revenue level at $2.5 million with 14 staff
2023
2023
Maintained stable revenue and services with 12 staff serving Pennsylvania members
Board members, advisors, and key contributors
Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.
Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990
Total Reported (2023)
$809K
Highest Paid
$128K
Walt Michalski
Compensated Officers
7
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walt Michalski | Staff Representative | $128,152 | — | $128,152 | 40 |
| Jeffrey Coyne | Director Of Gov. And Political | $122,100 | — | $122,100 | 40 |
| Carol Mintus | Staff Representative | $118,149 | — | $118,149 | 40 |
| Sarah Robbins | Executive Director | $118,000 | — | $118,000 | 40 |
| Jim Rihel | Staff Representative | $115,236 | — | $115,236 | 40 |
| Krisann Selbst | Staff Representative | $109,047 | — | $109,047 | 1 |
| Syed Adnan | Staff Representative | $98,500 | — | $98,500 | 40 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walt Michalski | Staff Representative | $127,234 | — | $127,234 | 40 |
| Jeffrey Coyne | Director Of Gov. And Political | $122,265 | — | $122,265 | 40 |
| Carol Mintus | Staff Representative | $104,246 | — | $104,246 | 40 |
| Shelly Wen | Staff Representative | $102,172 | — | $102,172 | 40 |
| Sarah Robbins | Executive Director | $93,931 | — | $93,931 | 40 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walt Michalski | Staff Representative | $125,045 | — | $125,045 | 40 |
| Jeffrey Coyne | Director Of Gov. And Political | $122,265 | — | $122,265 | 40 |
| Ethan Ake-Little | Executive Director | $100,051 | — | $100,051 | 40 |
| Paul Homer | Staff Representative | $92,107 | — | $92,107 | 40 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephanie Learner | Former Executive Director | $172,279 | — | $172,279 | 1 |
| Theodore Kirsch | Former President | $143,401 | — | $143,401 | 1 |
| Paul Homer | Staff Representative | $134,738 | — | $134,738 | 40 |
| Jeffrey Coyne | Director Of Gov. And Political | $121,390 | — | $121,390 | 40 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Goodman | Communications Director | $124,162 | $63,844 | $188,006 | 40 |
| Barbara Supinka | Former Staff Representative | $186,953 | — | $186,953 | 40 |
| Theodore Kirsch | President | $177,232 | — | $177,232 | 50 |
| Rochelle Synder | Staff Representative | $147,405 | — | $147,405 | 40 |
| Stephanie Lerner | Treasurer | $143,983 | — | $143,983 | 40 |
| Paul Homer | Staff Representative | $135,135 | — | $135,135 | 40 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.
People from this organization who contributed to political campaigns
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Data from Federal Election Commission • Individual contributions only