We were in Annapolis today with our UAM leaders from around the state of Maryland and @aft.org @aftmaryland.bsky.social @aaup.org to fight for our collective bargaining rights!

Weather won't stop us from fighting for what students and workers need. Stay warm and keep up the fight, @uam-umd.bsky.social! 🥶✊

Hundreds of faculty from across Maryland submitted testimony for today’s hearing on SB 6, demanding collective bargaining rights for non-tenure track faculty at our public universities. @uam-umd.bsky.social @afthighered.bsky.social

In Annapolis today to fight for faculty collective bargaining rights w/ @aft.org, @aftmaryland.bsky.social, @aaup.org, @afthighered.bsky.social, @local6741.bsky.social! Join us to tell @senbillferg.bsky.social & @mddems.bsky.social the time is now to pass this! actionnetwork.org/letters/coll...

We are in Annapolis today w/ @aft.org @aftmaryland.bsky.social @aaup.org @afthighered.bsky.social to fight for faculty collective bargaining rights! Tell @senbillferg.bsky.social & @mddems.bsky.social, the time is now for equal labor rights for faculty is now! actionnetwork.org/letters/coll...

@uam-umd.bsky.social are fighting for collective bargaining rights for non-tenure track faculty at Maryland's 4yr public universities. Use the link to send a letter supporting them to Senate President Bill Ferguson.

TONIGHT, Wed. 1/28 at 6:00pm - Join @aft.org for a webinar on how you can respond and keep your community safe as this administration erodes protections on public spaces like schools, hospitals, places of worship. sharemylesson.com/webinars/imm...

Congratulations to City Union of Baltimore members at Baltimore City Public Schools on ratifying your contract! AFT-MD President Kenya Campbell said, “Strengthening stability and demonstrating respect for workers through fair compensation builds a stronger school system for our whole community.”

Members! Join AFT Maryland for Lobby Night in Annapolis! We have postponed until Monday February 9th. RSVP by 2/4 to save your seat on the bus to Annapolis! md.aft.org/news/join-us...

Our union took the fight to the federal government – and we won. The Trump administration withdrew their appeal in the lawsuit we filed against the Department of Education's "Dear Colleague Letter," which attempted to seize educators’ freedom of speech & rewrite what can be taught.

Congratulations to City Union of Baltimore members employed at Baltimore City Public Schools, who overwhelmingly ratified their contract yesterday. More details are on CUB's website: cub.md.aft.org/press/bcpss-...

Attention AFT Maryland Members! The lobby night trip to Annapolis scheduled for Monday 1/26 has been postponed due to the upcoming winter storm. Stay tuned for the new date to be announced!

AFT Secretary-Treasurer Fedrick Ingram's piece in @wordinblacknews.bsky.social denounces book bans& curriculum restrictions as the latest in a long history of attacks on Black education. Even in the age of Trump, the blueprint for Black educational power still stands. wordinblack.com/2026/01/game...

Schools, hospitals and communities must remain places of care—not fear. Join AFT for a webinar on Jan. 28 for a discussion on intensified immigration enforcement, implications of revoking protections for sensitive locations and resources to keep communities safe ⤵️ sharemylesson.com/webinars/imm...

A federal judge says the administration has adopted "a fearful approach to freedom" in a new order to protect non-citizen academics, including those affiliated with @aaup.org, from retribution for a lawsuit defending the First Amendment rights of campus activists. www.reuters.com/world/us-jud...

America has never been perfect, but our democracy has always rejected rule by kings and dictators. As we approach our country’s 250th birthday, we must decide: Will we fight to strengthen our democracy? Read more from @aft.org’s @rweingarten.bsky.social: www.aft.org/column/march...

This weekend, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who fought tirelessly against racial segregation, discrimination, and disenfranchisement in this country. Dr. King understood that the struggle for civil rights and workers' rights are one and the same. READ MORE: md.aft.org/news/dr-mart...

Thousands of AFT members have shared how the soaring costs of housing, healthcare, child care, college and keeping up with bills is crushing them. You still have time to help us shape the resources we build to help members get relief. Take the AFT Debt Survey here ⤵️ www.surveymonkey.com/r/GMYTBZ7

Today is a BIG deal. People are stressed & struggling to afford basic necessities including healthcare. 17 Republicans joined Democrats to revive the needed ACA healthcare credits for 3 years. It’s a lifeline. I hope it sends a message to Senate Republicans to follow suit www.aft.org/press-releas...

@rweingarten.bsky.social addresses the violence shaking our communities—but also highlights how we're holding power accountable by challenging cuts to community schools, defending educators' rights, and securing victories for families. Watch Randi's Weekly Report ⤵️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaUj...

Make your voice heard—tell your lawmakers to keep healthcare affordable and vote to restore critical ACA tax credits this week. Premiums have skyrocketed since tax credits expired in the new year. Take action here ⤵️ actionnetwork.org/letters/affo...

📚 Book Club 📚 Join @rweingarten.bsky.social and author Dashka Slater for a discussion on accountability in the digital age as they explore Slater's book, "Accountable," and the harm a racist social media account caused a school community. Register here ⤵️ sharemylesson.com/webinars/aft...

Educators devote themselves to meeting the needs of kids. They need support & clarity, not shaming, star chambers & state-run snitch lines. Sadly, TX officials decided to exploit Mr. Kirk’s heinous murder & fire teachers for their non classroom speech. @texasaft.org www.nytimes.com/2026/01/06/u...

📢 Free speech is free speech. Educators across Texas have been retaliated against for constitutionally protected speech that had no bearing on job performance and no impact on their classrooms. Read more about our lawsuit against TEA in the New York Times article below 👇

We’re suing. This administration says it's concerned about student achievement and attendance, so why terminate a program that boosts both? www.edweek.org/policy-polit...

@aft.org President @rweingarten.bsky.social's new column lifts up all of the helpers in our communities. It's the helpers who give us hope to reclaim the promise of America and build a better future for all. Read it here ⤵️ www.aft.org/column/grati...

As we remember Mr. Turnipseed, we also remind all our members of our steadfast commitment to worker safety and to the fight ahead. Our members deserve more than condolences. They deserve answers, action, and the safe working conditions every worker is entitled to. md.aft.org/news/honorin...

We love this annual event! AFT Maryland and many of our local affiliates once again participated in the AFL-CIO Community Services of Central Maryland's annual Holiday Basket and Toy Drive for union families in need. md.aft.org/news/annual-...

Union Busting is Disgusting! Standing with Starbucks Workers United for fair contracts + better work conditions. @sbworkersunited.org @drtoddaft.bsky.social

Maryland’s legislative future is being redefined as Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk assumes her role as leader of the House of Representatives, bringing a career’s worth of progressive momentum. md.aft.org/legislative-...

Americans’ stockings are getting stuffed with one thing this holiday season: higher bills. Prices on popular gifts are up 26%—that’s nearly 9× faster than inflation. Soaring prices are dampening the holiday magic as families cut back on gift-giving and tap into savings to afford presents.

Working families want a lower cost of living, strong public schools & leaders who treat people with dignity, says @rweingarten.bsky.social — and we can win it by working together. “We can and must build a better future for all Americans.” Read more in the Winter 2025 #AmericanEducator — out now. ⤵️

After months of bargaining, faculty at Prince George's Community College have secured a tentative agreement that addresses critical issues while providing increased salaries and improved working conditions. Read more about it on our website: md.aft.org/press/pgcc-f...

A proposal by this administration could make college even more expensive and put careers in public services, healthcare, and education further out of reach for the next generation. Tell Congress to restore the professional designation to these degrees!

Randi’s Weekly Report: @rweingarten.bsky.social breaks down lawsuit to protect funding for students, calls out "affordability is a con job" lie, reminds members of Dec. 31 student debt tax protection deadline, & shares solidarity message for striking Oregon nurses ⬇️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVdz...

Democrats are comfortable fighting Trump, but to change the country we need to do more than critique; Americans want solutions & there’s lots of room to work on economic pathways to success and creating opportunity for all. Thanks @DashaBurns for the conversation. www.politico.com/video/2025/1...

We are heartbroken over the loss of CUB Local 800 member Gregory Turnipseed, a Baltimore DoT employee who was beaten on the job, and later died from his injuries. CUB President Antoinette Ryan-Johnson stated violence against city workers happens more than the public is aware.

Collective bargaining gives higher ed workers a voice to stand up for academic freedom & what students need. It's how Harvard & Brown workers fought the Trump compacts, w/ @aft.org & @AAUP.org leading the way. Fighting 4 MD to extend CB in 2026! @AFTmaryland.bsky.social bsky.app/profile/aftm...

This is a great read on educators navigating AI in the classroom, and why the humanity of teaching and learning still matters. We are against companion chatbots, but want educators to be at the table as AI is developed so it’s done in a safe and responsible manner. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/m...

Following our lawsuit, which accused the Dept of Ed of delaying IBR application processing, it agreed to continue processing forgiveness for those who reached the payment threshold, and additional barriers might soon be lifted. www.businessinsider.com/more-student...

While gas and groceries are top of mind with #Thanksgiving this week, the affordability crisis facing working people goes far deeper. Housing, healthcare and childcare are also crushing the middle class. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...

AFT Maryland Pres. Kenya Campbell and @aft.org Pres. @rweingarten.bsky.social were in Annapolis today for a meeting with Maryland Governor Wes Moore.

Make it a Union Made Thanksgiving! aflcio.org/union-thanks...

@rweingarten.bsky.social discussed Trump dismantling the Department of Education with @mollyjongfast.bsky.social: “I don't care if you're liberal, or conservative or independent—don't abandon children, don't basically undermine children in America.” Listen here ⬇️ www.iheart.com/podcast/1119...

Maryland’s 911 Specialists should have the same access to the state retirement benefits available to other first responders. Unfortunately, the IRS Code that governs qualified government pension plans will not allow it. md.aft.org/legislative-...

Looking for a fun family activity this Thanksgiving? Check out StoryCorps' Great Thanksgiving Listen, helping students interview loved ones and record living history. It's a great way to practice listening skills, connect with family, and celebrate storytelling. sharemylesson.com/blog/the-gre...

BIG news! We're launching a new weekly video series to keep you in the loop on what's happening with AFT. In our first-ever report, @rweingarten.bsky.social breaks down: 🗳️ Pro-education, pro-worker election wins 🏛️ Fight in DC for healthcare, food assistance & student debt 🎓 Big student debt victory

VIDEO: This week, @rweingarten.bsky.social hosted a PSLF webinar with @borrowerjustice.bsky.social to discuss AFT's success in getting the Trump admin to forgive student loans for eligible borrowers & help members who served their communities get the relief they’ve earned. Watch here ▶️ aft.org/PSLF

The Trump-Vance administration's new rule could deny teachers, nurses, social workers, & nonprofit staff the #PSLF they were promised...if their employer works on issues Trump doesn't like. This is a political purge, & it's illegal. @borrowerjustice.bsky.social www.aft.org/press-releas...

@AFT.org has been fighting for a decade to help borrowers. This agreement will help working people get economic freedom. We should build on this and find more solutions to make college more affordable so everyone can pursue their dreams. www.fastcompany.com/91432101/mil...