Dr. Paul R. Hubbert (born December 25, 1935, in Hubbertville, Alabama) is a Democratic politician from the U.S. state of Alabama. Since 1969, he has served as executive secretary-treasurer of the Alabama Education Association, a professional association for teachers. The organization serves many of the functions of a trade union, and is often referred to as such by the news media and political opponents.[1][2][3] (State law prevents public employees from being represented by a union per se, hence the designation.) [4]
In his position as leader of the AEA, Hubbert exerts a great deal of influence on Alabama politics. In 1990, Hubbert ran as the Democratic nominee in the Alabama gubernatorial election, losing to Republican incumbent H. Guy Hunt. Hubbert was formerly a co-chair of the Alabama Democratic Party, and a popular target for criticism from the state's Republican party and leadership. He resigned as co-chair in 2010.
His final average salary when he entered Alabama DROP program was $316,134.00, and as of Mar. 10, 2011, he sits the second highest on DROP recipient balance sheet with $1,374,311.00 for his retirement payment, according to story at www.wsfa.com/Global/story.asp?S=14226517
Hubbert is an alumnus of the University of North Alabama.