The Louisiana Federation of Teachers welcomed its newest local affiliate, the Iberia Federation of Teachers and Support Personnel, at the LFT convention on November 18. From left are Trasima Richard, Dwayne Alexander, LFT President Steve Monaghan, American Federation of Teachers Southern Regional Director Al Squire, Sheila Germany and Warren Holmes. The 48th annual LFT convention was held November 18-20 at the Hilton Capitol Park Hotel in Baton Rouge.