AFT President @rweingarten.bsky.social has a new column out today. It’s a powerful look at what Americans are fighting for and why affordability matters now more than ever. Read here: www.aft.org/column/affor...

Voters want elected officials to lower the cost of living, treat people with dignity & strengthen public schools, not seize power for themselves. Those who won focused on what Americans need—a life they can afford, opportunity to get ahead & a real voice in our democracy. www.aft.org/column/affor...

Amid chaos, cruelty & economic concerns, we need a future where the American dream is achievable. Working people must be able to support their families without constant struggle. @AFTunion's @rweingarten explains in her new column: www.aft.org/column/affor...

““The notion that politicians or high-level administrators can dictate what can be taught, researched, discussed or debated in a college classroom is fundamentally at odds with what higher education is about." - Todd Wolfson, AAUP President @aft.org

♻️ It’s America Recycles Day! @texasaft.org has a fantastic early-elementary lesson complete with extensions + family resources. A great way to start a classroom or schoolwide recycling effort! 🌎 https://sharemylesson.com/teaching-resource/recycling-267602 @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social

People are being targeted, institutions attacked & millions pushed into deeper economic insecurity. But Americans are standing up—from the ballot box to the “No Kings” protests. Read more in @rweingarten.bsky.social's latest column:

This order is a major win for students & academic freedom. The Trump–Vance admin tried to strong-arm the UC system and its faculty and staff into giving up their free speech rights — and they were stopped. Proud that AFT was part of the coalition that stood up democracyforward.org/updates/cour...

Huge case- thank you @aaup.org for leading the way in court suit where distort court completely rejected Trump attempt to use civil rights laws to dismantle civil rights at the UC system.

Check out @rweingarten.bsky.social's weekly report: ✅ Contract wins in Oregon + averting Minneapolis strike ✅ Literacy work in St. Louis ✅ Day of service in Puerto Rico ✅ Solidarity with NYC paras and striking Starbucks baristas ✅ Defending higher ed and securing student debt relief 📹 Watch here ⬇️

"Instead of standing up against political attacks and maintaining institutional integrity, the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents is aiding and abetting Trump’s agenda for higher education." - @rweingarten.bsky.social www.aft.org/press-releas... @tamu-aaup.bsky.social

Every day, educators are showing what it means to care for their students and communities—whether that’s creating joyful learning spaces, standing together for strong contracts, or ensuring no one goes hungry. Here are 3 #PublicSchoolProud stories that inspired us this week.

The Trump administration has targeted higher ed by freezing funding for research, stripping colleges of programming, and more. On November 7, staff & students at colleges across the country stood up to say "No more." #HigherEdBenefitsEveryone @aaup.org

AFT affiliates were deeply involved with Somos in Puerto Rico, participating in a professional development bootcamp, a book giveaway and food distribution service day, panel discussions, workshops and lots of networking. Read more about our members' experiences here ⬇️ www.aft.org/news/somos-s...

On Monday, join @rweingarten.bsky.social, @vinguptamd.bsky.social, & Casey Pick from The Trevor Project for a Vital Lessons conversation about how to create safety, belonging and support for LGBTQIA+ students and colleagues. Register here ⬇️ sharemylesson.com/webinars/sup...

WATCH: Paraprofessionals & school support professionals are the backbone of schools across the country. But for many, the job they love doesn't pay enough to cover basics like food or rent. That's why on Monday, @uft.org went to City Hall, calling for a raise for PSRPs! #ParaRESPECT

"Creemos en el servicio y creemos en ayudar a todo el mundo para que puedan tener oportunidades. Esa es la promesa de estados unidos... Y como una unión liberal, una unión de educadores, como educadores eso es lo que somos." — @rweingarten.bsky.social teleonce.com/noticias/loc...

Join us Monday! So much to learn, so much to inspire us as we confront our own crises. @aftmass.bsky.social @btu66.bsky.social

Big update in our lawsuit against the Department of Transportation's emergency order. This ruling will help our members who work as school bus drivers and need a CDL. Contact your department of motor vehicles if your CDL was revoked or suspended. www.truckingdive.com/news/us-appe...

Thank you @rweingarten.bsky.social and @uft.org for testifying today in NYC. The time is now to pay paraprofessionals a fair wage. #ParaRESPECT

Kaiser is spending millions on temporary contract workers instead of investing in the people who built this system. Kathy Schmidt helped create the original labor partnership — she knows we can do better. Learn more: ofnhp.aft.org/we-are-kaiser

“Health behavior patterns and lifestyle changes make a huge difference in people’s health,” Cordwin says. “But to not allow them access to food is setting people up for failure.”

@rweingarten.bsky.social joined @vinguptamd.bsky.social on @meidastouch.com podcast to talk about "Why Fascists Fear Teachers" and why teachers are the hope of America because they help create the habits of democracy in our next generation. podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/m...

Why do fascists fear teachers? @rweingarten.bsky.social took this critical question to San Juan for a powerful conversation with educators and community members. As Randi says, there is a drive to want the promise of a better future for our children—a promise we must fight for everywhere.

When baristas go on strike, we show solidarity by doing the same: don’t shop at Starbucks. No contract, no coffee. Period. #NoContractNoCoffee seiu.co/NoStarbucks

Good morning from NYC! 🍎 We’re joining @uft.org and lawmakers at City Hall to support the city’s bill to address pay disparities among the city’s paraprofessionals and school support professionals. Follow along in the thread below!

Good morning from NYC! 🍎 We’re joining @uft.org and lawmakers at City Hall to support the city’s bill to address pay disparities among the city’s paraprofessionals and school support professionals. Follow along in the thread below!

Good morning from NYC! 🍎 We’re joining @uft.org and lawmakers at City Hall to support the city’s bill to address pay disparities among the city’s paraprofessionals and school support professionals. Follow along in the thread below!

If they do not, they will continue to own this problem as healthcare premiums go through the roof on Jan. 1. And AFT members will do everything possible to remind voters next year of who is on the side of working families. #AFTvotes

The discontinuation of the ACA tax credits means 8,811 people will die and 4.8m will be without health insurance. In 2026 alone, 340k jobs will be lost and hospitals will lose $32b. Republicans need to pass a standalone bill to extend the ACA tax credits. www.aft.org/press-releas...

Adelita Grijalva sworn in

Hello from St. Louis, MO! We’re joining students, parents, and AFT St. Louis for a reading practice here at Jefferson Elementary. This after school program provides snacks & books students can relate to, and helps students build confidence in their reading skills. #ReadingOpensTheWorld

DACA recipients were promised protection to pursue the American Dream. But Donald Trump has broken that promise, targeting DACA recipients in his lawless ICE campaigns and forcing thousands to live in fear. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

Around 40% of SNAP recipients in the state are children, whose benefits didn’t show up Nov. 1. westvirginiawatch.com/2025/11/05/d...

"As states face having to cut spending while bracing for fewer federal dollars under the budget bill President Trump signed in July, some, including Arkansas, view early learning programs as a place to slash funding."

Unions worldwide are standing up for democracy. ✊ Join AFT, ASI & APALA for Defending Democracy: The Role of South Korean Labor Unions 🗓️ Nov. 17 | 5–6 PM ET 🔗 Save your spot tinyurl.com/3hwaftf6 @shankerinst.bsky.social @aft.org @aftmass.bsky.social @aftintlaffairs.bsky.social @jessjtang.bsky.social

In the Fall 2025 American Educator, @rweingarten.bsky.social writes about students and professors being stripped of the freedoms to learn, think, express themselves and be informed—and why that's so dangerous for our democracy. www.aft.org/ae/fall2025/...

Miss our #VeteransDay Vital Lessons webinar? You can watch the full conversation about veterans' health and the programs and resources out there to get veterans and their families the support they deserve here ⬇️ sharemylesson.com/webinars/vit...

@rweingarten.bsky.social joined Tavis Smiley to talk about her new book, "Why Fascists Fear Teachers," and how attacks on public education and teachers—aimed at restricting knowledge and rejecting inclusion—undermine our democracy. Watch the full interview here ⬇️ www.youtube.com/live/FsDQ-cs...

On this #VeteransDay, @rweingarten.bsky.social, @vinguptamd.bsky.social, and @irwinredlener.bsky.social led an important @sharemylesson.bsky.social discussion on how to best care for veterans when they return home from service—from PTSD, to the PACT Act, to support for veterans' kids and families.

HAPPENING NOW: Join our #VeteransDay Vital Lessons conversation ⬇️

Happening today! Register here ⬇️ sharemylesson.com/webinars/vit...

Today, veterans across the country are standing up to say NO to the attacks on our rights and freedoms and cuts to programs that our communities depend on. Find an event to join near you here ⬇️ www.vetssayno.org

Thank you to those who have served our nation in the armed forces. Today and every day, we honor your courage and your sacrifice. #VeteransDay 🇺🇸

Packed house at @huntercollege.bsky.social for a conversation on @rweingarten.bsky.social’s new book, “Why Fascists Fear Teachers,” and the importance of strong public education for a healthy democracy and creating opportunities for all kids.

This #VeteransDay, those who have served our country in uniform are coming together to fight for a democracy that works for all of us. Find a Vets Say No event near you and stand up against attacks on our rights and freedoms. Sign up here ⬇️ www.vetssayno.org

Congratulations @psuaaup.bsky.social on your recent win in arbitration, and thank you for fighting for PSU faculty and students!

An Oregon teen has gone viral online after giving an emotional speech about ICE at a city council meeting.

🎉 Join IDEA’s 50th Anniversary: The Past, The Present, The Future—Virtual Town Hall via the National Coalition of Personnel Shortages in Special Education & Related Services (NCPSSERS) 📅 Thurs., Nov. 13 | 4–5 PM ET attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/915... #IDEA50 #SpecialEducation @aft.org

This is good news… but please don’t let our guard down.. it was a hard case for the anti marriage equality advocates to overturn. We will continue to stand up for the rights of all Americans including those who are LGBTQ+ www.cnn.com/2025/11/10/p...

While I am disappointed we will continue to keep fighting for affordable health care and for a better life for working folks. The Rs should never have pit hunger and health care. Here's my full statement www.aft.org/press-releas...