I am so proud that we have been able to host this amazing event for 2 years in a row! We're grateful for the partnership of @aft.org and @firstbook.org to support our local union in bringing this incredible opportunity to our community! #ReadingOpensTheWorld

In Fairfax, Zach Coe was one of the leaders in having 27,500 teachers bargain for a fair contract. Last night, @fcftunion.bsky.social was honored with an organizing award by NoVA Labor. More than 50 years after my dad, David Shea, led his @AFT union to strike for a better contract, it echoes. 3/3

Zach Coe & I graduated from William & Mary-in different centuries. But I'd rather focus on his similarities with my dad: both math teachers. Zach & fellow teachers voted for @aft.org representation @fcftunion.bsky.social. In 1968, in CT, my dad & fellow teachers voted for an AFT union. In 1970, 1/3

Exactly 1 year ago today, FCPS licensed and operational staff began signing authorization cards to seek union representation through collective bargaining. Last Monday, less than a year later, we overwhelmingly voted yes to ratify our first contract! 🧵1/5