Billionaire Jeff Yass isn’t interested in justice — he’s interested in control. Yass wants a Pennsylvania Supreme Court that shields his fortune and advances his agenda — not one that protects the public.

The protesters’ message was clear: Billionaire Jeffrey Yass is Pennsylvania’s very own Elon Musk, a fabulously wealthy powerbroker attempting to use his fortune to reshape democracy. www.witf.org/2025/09/25/p...

In Philadelphia, PA, @pftlocal3.bsky.social & @aftpa.bsky.social joined with volunteers to give away 30,000 free books to kids and families. Every book is a new world to explore: youtube.com/shorts/-BVie... #PublicSchoolProud #ReadingOpensTheWorld

Pennsylvania Secretary of State Al Schmidt called the department's demand for voters’ personal information “unprecedented and unlawful” and said his agency will fight the federal government’s “overreach.”

Superintendent Watlington has demonstrated his respect for our members in the only way that matters: a strong, on-time labor contract. I look forward to continuing to build on a productive and mutually respectful working relationship with him in service to our students and families #PhlEd

Heading into the weekend like ☺️💅🏽 because all workers deserve time off. Thank you to our members at Richard Wright Elementary for showing how it's done! Happy weekend, from all of us at PFT Local 3! #RedFridays #solidarity #PhlEd

While discussing her book at @powells.bsky.social, @rweingarten.bsky.social asked the audience to continue fighting for our future by attending a #NoKings event on Oct 18. You can find one here: go.aft.org/nokings

ICYMI: Last weekend, we joined our partners, volunteers and the incredible Philadelphia community to give away 30,000 FREE BOOKS to kids and families. Check out all these excited readers! @pftlocal3.bsky.social #ReadingOpensTheWorld

📚 Let's talk about book bans. 🛑 Defend challenged titles. ✅ Get free resources to protect access in schools, libraries & communities. Because every student deserves the right to read sharemylesson.com/blog/read-ba... @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @randomhousekids.bsky.social @ctulocal1.bsky.social

the case against comey is an illegal, selective, vindictive prosecution. Trump vowed vengeance and retribution; prosecutors concluded there was no case against comey; Trump forced out the prosecutors & replaced them with a loyalist who got an indictment. The case should be dismissed before trial.

Just because the richest man in the world and all his buddies bought the White House and Congress and then started handing out giant contracts to their own companies and huge tax breaks to themselves doesn't mea... Oh wait yeah, that's corruption. Definitely corruption #teslatakedown #MuskMustFall

Donald Trump is weaponizing the DOJ against his political opponents. Meanwhile, he's gutting the Justice Department’s Public Integrity Section which assists U.S. attorneys’ offices around the country with investigating crooked government officials. "Drain the swamp."

These are crimes. DOGE affiliates committed crimes. They stole our information.

MAGA supporters invaded an HBCU and got shown the door.

Please join us for a free, virtual National town hall on childhood health and vaccines on Sept 30 6p EDT Sponsored by the @aft.org and with the great @drdemetre.bsky.social joining us Please share questions here or register and bring them live! We have your back sharemylesson.com/webinars/vac...

In his first public remarks since leaving the Justice Department, Smith said he's sad and angry about the dismissals of career public servants and the loss of credibility the DOJ has suffered.

Trump's Education Dept. has unilaterally cut grant programs supporting kids with special needs and state deaf-blind centers www.edweek.org/policy-polit...

States are scrambling for the money to fill potholes, plow roads, maintain bridges and pay bus drivers as they confront inflation- and tariff-driven cost increases and declining gas tax revenues. The issue's been a sticking point in talks to solve Pa.'s budget impasse. From @stateline.org

[email protected] joined the Target boycott to show there are consequences for betraying promises to Black & brown workers and customers. Until they do right, our members will spend their money at places they feel respected and recognized. www.investopedia.com/target-faces...

This kicks ass. Bravo @aft.org @rweingarten.bsky.social 👏👏👏 www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...

In the new Reuters/Ipsos poll Trump came in at 28% approval on cost of living. 28%!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Government funding runs out in 6 days. Trump won’t negotiate with Democrats — even though he needs their votes to avoid a shutdown. Tell your senators: HOLD THE LINE. Don’t hand him another blank check. indivisible.org/camp...

Great cover photo! #NoFascists #NoKings🤩🦅🥨

Voucher schemes drain resources from the schools that serve the vast majority of kids in America—while giving handouts to the wealthy. Read more from @brookings.edu on how “universal” school choice overwhelmingly benefits affluent families. www.brookings.edu/articles/uni...

No child should be scared to go to school, but for many immigrant kids, the fear of being taken away from their parents is a harsh reality. Join us on September 25 for a Zoom to demand a safe and welcoming environment for all students. 👉: cca.is/kidsbelonginclassrooms

These drastic measures are only being made because Republicans in Harrisburg refuse to do their jobs and pass a responsible budget that funds our schools and supports communities. www.lehighvalleynews.com/school-news/... #PAbudget #DoYourJob

Up to 22.3 million U.S. families will either be cut off from SNAP or see smaller monthly benefits because of the Republicans' "big, beautiful bill." www.cbsnews.com/news/food-st...

The U.S. economy has shed 1.2 million jobs since April 2024. www.cnbc.com/amp/2025/09/...

SEPTA's Scott Sauer is right: we need sustainable funding that our state legislature can & should provide. While Senate R leadership continues to stall our budget, I continue to stand ready to vote YES on measures that would ensure the longevity of PA's public transit: buff.ly/8HaNjxT

September is Deaf Awareness Month! We honor Deaf educators, students, and families who strengthen our schools and remind us of the importance of accessibility and inclusion for all. This month is also a call to action to ensure equity and resources for every student and educator. #deafawarenessmonth

Whether they're blaming vaccines and Tylenol, or selling dubious "remedies," what they're really doing is promoting the perception that families (and especially mothers) can prevent and treat Autism. And thus also the perception that people with Autism and their families don't need social support.

You can’t fix autism because autistic people are not broken.

NJ PBS shutting down next summer. “15yrs ago Gov. Christie ended 4 decades of state funding for public TV, forcing them to find a new funder. The state cut $750k in funding this yr, but that was hardly the fatal blow; that came from the end of federal funds.” newjerseyglobe.com/media/new-je...

What's at stake in this election? Fairly-drawn voting maps, our right to collectively bargain, fair funding for public schools, and much, much more. Check your voter registration now --> Vote.org buckscountybeacon.com/2025/09/the-...

In more Disney news, a California court approved a $233 million settlement for wage theft of Disneyland workers www.reuters.com/legal/litiga...

As leaders in healthy school facilities advocacy, the PFT strongly supports better data collection to help the state direct resources to districts most in need of physical improvements and upkeep. #FundOurFacilities

The UFW wishes our Jewish friends a sweet #RoshHashanah. The first institutional religious support for grape strikers came when boards of rabbis in big Eastern cities declared boycotted products non-Kosher. More @ ufw.org/roshhashanah

Shana Tovah (שנה טובה) to all of my Jewish brothers and sisters celebrating!! 🥳 שנה טובה לכל האחים והאחיות היהודים שלי

Shana Tova! ❤️ Rosh Hashanah marks a time of reflection, renewal, and hope. To our members and communities, the PFT wishes you a year filled with growth and peace.

Congrats to #JimmyKimmelLive. Never should have been off the air in the first place! www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/j...

We’re glad that all of our union members at Jimmy Kimmel Live! will be back to work tomorrow. Their jobs never should have been on the line in the first place.

"'The only people who haven’t been able to stir their stumps are the state legislators,' said Joan Stern, pointing out the governor, mayor and school board had all approved their budgets on time." whyy.org/articles/phi... #PAbudget #PhlEd #DoYourJob

"With transit sidelined, increasing state spending on education, housing, or Medicaid — or notching policy wins on issues like a minimum wage increase or reforming how cyber charter schools are funded — have become much more important..." www.spotlightpa.org/news/2025/09... #PAbudget #DoYourJob

While his regime tries to silence opposition through fear, Trump is using the full power of the government to protect his corrupt friends. This is one of the many reasons why millions of us are taking to the streets for the largest peaceful protests in US history: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...

According to Tom Homan, for the crime Tom Homan allegedly committed, Tom Homan should have his citizenship stripped away and be renditioned to a foreign prison without receiving due process in the courts. Sorry, Tom Homan, but those are Tom Homan's rules.

Absolutely incredible event in Philadelphia yesterday. We gave out over 30,000 books to kids - plus winter coats to students who needed them, free eye exams, and more. Thank you @PFTLocal3.bsky.social @AFTPA.bsky.social and all our partners. bsky.app/profile/pftl...

“Reading expands our minds, but more importantly, it expands our hearts.” - @artsteinberg-pft.bsky.social @pftlocal3.bsky.social Art Steinberg is right! By reading, we learn empathy, collaboration, and understanding of others. #ReadingOpensTheWorld @aftpa.bsky.social

Great advice from Senator Vincent Hughes! After you leave today’s #ReadingOpensTheWorld event, go to your local library and get yourself a library card to continue learning. @senatorhughes.com @pftlocal3.bsky.social @aftpa.bsky.social

The biggest @aft.org #ReadingOpensTheWorld books giveaway yet! We're honored to be able to share the joy of reading with #PhlEd families & help our members stock their classrooms. TY to our co-hosts Council Majority Leader Gilmore Richardson, CM Young, @senvincenthughes.bsky.social!

Some of our youngest readers aren’t wasting any time jumping into their new books. We love to see it! #ReadingOpensTheWorld @pftlocal3.bsky.social