Roses are red, our logo is blue, unions stand up for workers and democracy too! Happy Valentine's Day from the AFT. ✊💙

Tomorrow marks eight years since my world was turned upside down. I hope you’ll read my most recent blog post.

Public schools create opportunity, lift up students and strengthen communities. Here are 3 #PublicSchoolProud stories that made us proud this week.

In this week's video, @rweingarten.bsky.social shares the news of a big win for San Francisco educators after their first strike in 50 years, plus recaps AFT's "Super Bowl of Books" in the Bronx and why we're taking action on March 4. Watch here ⤵️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac5s...

A new court filing from the AFT and allies details firsthand accounts of the chaos and fear that federal immigration agents are causing at sensitive locations like schools, hospitals and places of worship. Hear directly from the impacted educators and healthcare workers ⤵️ apnews.com/article/scho...

Federal immigration agents have committed illegal and violent assaults on our communities, causing chaos and trauma. It's time for lawmakers to act and demand de-escalation, transparency and accountability from DHS. Tell Congress to protect our communities ⤵️ actionnetwork.org/letters/we-d...

She walked away with silver for snowboarding, but I'd give her the gold for using her voice for good. Not only did my friend Chloe Kim represent us well on the snow, but she spoke up for unity, compassion, and inclusion at this year's Olympics. You’ve made us very proud, Chloe!

Congrats to the United Educators of San Francisco on this incredible win. Our members, their families, and the community will all benefit from this agreement! uesf.org/news/bargain...

What the union is trying to accomplish here is fundamental to having a better life. All of my accolades and praise are owed to these teachers for taking this on. What they want is the American dream. missionlocal.org/2026/02/sf-t...

Back in San Francisco for day 4 of the UESF strike. I started the day walking the line at Mission High School with educators & students. I’m proud to stand with these educators until they win the stable, fully staffed schools their students deserve.

CARE: Community Awareness, Readiness, and Education. A dedicated community offering tools, examples, and resources to help educators and school communities plan with care during uncertain times. Join today https://sharemylesson.com/community/400270/about @aft.org @ctulocal1.bsky.social @uft.org

Hello from San Francisco! @rweingarten.bsky.social is back on the line with United Educators of San Francisco on Day 4 of their strike for the safe, stable & welcoming schools students deserve. @cftunion.bsky.social

Why do they want to make it harder for us? Today’s FL Senate Committee meeting in SB 1296.#walkandtalkwithspar #publicschoolsareyourschools #publicschoolproud #teachersoftiktok

Black influence has shaped music, media, sports and technology—often without credit. In a new @sharemylesson.bsky.social blog, Dr. Lisa Thomas writes about the importance of working to help students analyze how systems respond to Black influence. Read more here ⤵️ sharemylesson.com/blog/teachin...

Wow! This is what solidarity looks like. Thousands of educators, students, parents, and community members gathered on a beach in the rain to make it clear that thus strike is for SF students and the schools they deserve. 📸 credit: Andres Amador

NEW: @rweingarten.bsky.social shares a message on why she's launching a new Substack page. "I look forward to engaging with you, building community and—together—reclaiming the promise of America and building the better future that all Americans deserve." randiweingarten.substack.com/p/why-ive-jo...

"We're going to continue to hold our dollars from Target until they speak truth to power... it is time for ICE to be out of Minnesota." AFT Secretary-Treasurer Fed Ingram stood at Target's front door in DC with community advocates to deliver a message: If you align with hate, you lose our business.

@rweingarten.bsky.social is on Substack! Subscribe to "My Take" to hear Weingarten's thoughts on the biggest issues facing our communities, the incredible work AFT members are doing, and how our union is fighting for an America where everyone can thrive. Check it out ⤵️ randiweingarten.substack.com

Social Security is fundamental to our social contract as a nation - and today, we're demanding accountability from the Trump administration for mismanaging millions of Americans' personal data! Thank you to our Secretary-Treasurer Fed Ingram for representing AFT at today's press conference.

This administration is throwing chaos at people every day—from rising costs to attacks on our schools, healthcare, and public services. We have to show up and fight for what our kids, our families and our communities need. Join AFT's March 4 day of action here ⤵️ aft.org/protect-our-communities

Every person in America deserves a voice and representation in our democracy. The House is scheduled to vote TODAY on Republicans' SAVE 2.0 legislation which would silence peoples’ voices at the ballot box. Take action and tell Congress to reject SAVE 2.0 here ⤵️ actionnetwork.org/letters/save...

AFT Secretary-Treasurer Fed Ingram joined community and labor leaders in DC this morning to support the Target boycott and call on the company's Government Affairs office to end Target's silence and complicity in ICE's assault on our communities. "We are going to be here until they are out."

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

New Jersey secures deal protecting more than $1 billion in federal education funding wrnjradio.com/new-jersey-s...

“Where there is a will, there is a way.” — @rweingarten.bsky.social

Don't be fooled by different names—all these voter suppression bills have the same goal: block millions of eligible Americans from voting. It's a coordinated attack on our democracy while they ignore real problems. #StopTheSaveAct social.demcast.com/s/4qEwTG2H

Reading is fundamental and important - and not even freezing weather stopped these excited readers from picking up 30,000 books this weekend in the Bronx! Watch and share to spread the joy. 📚 @uft.org @firstbook.org @rweingarten.bsky.social www.youtube.com/shorts/vzYU4...

@rweingarten.bsky.social joined striking educators in San Francisco yesterday to demand a fair contract, fully staffed schools & supports students deserve. Watch members, families & community members standing in solidarity at picket lines and rallies across the district ⤵️ youtube.com/shorts/VYgnR...

"For our children to be able to put down the screens and pick up a book says a lot about what we want our children to become." - Karen Alford, @uft.org ICYMI: AFT, UFT, and @firstbook.org Book gave away 30,000 books in the Bronx this weekend to students, parents and educators. Check it out!

AI and chatbots are becoming part of everyday life. Watch the full video from yesterday's Vital Lessons webinar to learn what these tools can offer, where the risks are and how to approach them with care and clear guardrails ⤵️ sharemylesson.com/webinars/ai-...

The solidarity today was powerful. What our members are asking for is righteous, it’s what our children and educators need. This fight is about fully staffed, stable schools, sustainable working conditions, strong special education services, and real protections for immigrant and unhoused students.

Today I was in San Francisco to be with our members as they go on strike for the schools students deserve. From walking the picket line at James Lick Middle School, to meeting with the bargaining team, to joining educators, families, and community members at the rally, we showed the strength of SF.

Starting in 5! Join @rweingarten.bsky.social, @vinguptamd.bsky.social, and @omgo.bsky.social for our latest Vital Lessons webinar. Tonight we'll be talking about AI, chatbots, and mental health - and what families and communities need to know. Register and join us below.

What does leadership look like in a defining moment for democracy? Join @rweingarten.bsky.social and @kamalaharris.com on Feb. 23 for a conversation about “107 Days” and public service. 📚 Register now ⤵️ sharemylesson.com/webinars/aft...

"Education is the opportunity agent of America and its teachers doing the educating." - @rweingarten.bsky.social at the United Educators of San Francisco rally on the first day of their strike @cftunion.bsky.social

AFT President @rweingarten.bsky.social is in San Francisco with members of the United Educators of San Francisco on the first day of their strike for the safe, stable, and welcoming schools students and communities deserve. @cftunion.bsky.social

Look at these excited readers! We had plenty of books to go around from our #ReadingOpensTheWorld event in the Bronx this weekend - so all the students at PS 48 are going book shopping today to fill out their home libraries too. @uft.org @firstbook.org

We're at Mission High School this morning as SF educators stand up for fully staffed schools and the supports students deserve. Our members are fighting for the schools their communities deserve, and to get back to their classrooms with a fair contract. ✊ @cftunion.bsky.social

AFT, @uft.org and other community partners hosted a Reading Opens the World event in the Bronx and gave away 30,000 books for families and educators to promote literacy and encourage reading. www.cbsnews.com/newyork/vide...

The Trump administration has ignored the Constitution, Congress and settled law, & AFT is fighting back in the courts. "The AFT will not stop fighting for kids and their educators’ futures, as well as the futures of their schools and colleges." — @rweingarten.bsky.social thehill.com/homenews/edu...

Congrats to our union kin who transformed the Super Bowl field into a world-class stage!

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

Good. Our voice is our vote, and I’m glad the federal judge stood up to the Trump administration’s overreach. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

AI chatbots are already part of students’ lives, especially around stress and mental health. REGISTER for a conversation on digital safety & ethics https://sharemylesson.com/webinars/ai-chatbots-mental-health-families-communities-need-know @vinguptamd.bsky.social @omgo.bsky.social @aft.org

Kicking off now in the Bronx!!

“You leave your family to take care of other people’s families. You never expect to be hurt doing that.” - Amber DeSouza, Backus Nurses

In Boston, MA, I joined @btu66.bsky.social @aftmass.bsky.social members in welcoming students for story time and book giveaways through Reading Opens the World, showing how literacy, joy, and community come together in public schools. #PublicSchoolProud bsky.app/profile/aft....

Our incredible @uft.org & PS 48 volunteers are getting ready to spread the joy of reading this Sunday, Feb 8 from 12-3pm! Thank you for all you do for kids and families in NYC. Check out the flyer here for more details, and join us for free books, LEGOs, snacks, and fun. #ReadingOpensTheWorld

America’s unions are out in force today at the Young Worker March on Washington. We’re fighting for a better and more secure future for every young worker in this country. When we fight, we win! ✊

It’s the first week of #CTEMonth, and our members across the country are showing what’s possible when public schools invest in hands-on learning and real career pathways. Here are 3️⃣ #PublicSchoolProud stories that inspired us this week.