Trump is trying to erase the horrors of slavery from the Smithsonian. It makes me think about how we teach history, when teaching honest history is under assault. Let me tell you about Ryan. He's a social studies teacher in New Hampshire. I write about him in www.WhyFascistsFearTeachers.com

@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social just broke the record for the longest floor speech!!! Making history on ensuring the American people understand why this Republican mega bill is a huge ugly betrayal to the American people. Thank you @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social

Planned Parenthood provides life-saving cancer screenings, STI testing and treatment, contraceptives, and reproductive care for millions of Americans. SCOTUS already overturned Roe and continues to allow the Trump administration to attack our healthcare. apnews.com/article/supr...

Unions are how we accomplish together what is impossible alone. They help us make sure every worker has safe working conditions, fair compensation, and a voice on the job. I’m glad federal judges blocked Trump’s attempts to strip rights from millions of federal workers. www.cnn.com/2025/06/24/p...

We need a mass movement committed to nonviolence, dignity and the defense of our democratic values. Read @rweingarten.bsky.social’s latest NY Times column: www.aft.org/column/takin...

Erasing history. What a pathetic move by Hegseth. apnews.com/article/harv...

There is a war on knowledge—and teachers are on the frontlines. I wrote Why Fascists Fear Teachers to answer the question many educators & parents are asking right now: Why the relentless attacks on public schools and on educators? It’s my first book!! You can pre-order it here: www.aft.org/book

@uftunity.bsky.social I have always voted for Unity and will continue. (40+years as a dues-paying Union Member. Now, retired and still voting Unity!) Both my parents are retired UFT. They both vote Unity as well! 💙💙💙💙💙💙

Great points from @rweingarten.bsky.social at the @nysut.bsky.social Representative Assembly today. We must build community and trust to protect education, Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and more.

How I came to be a Unity member www.unitycaucus.org/p/how-i-came...

One More Fact: UFT Members Win! www.unitycaucus.org/p/one-more-f...

Why the UFT Opposition Is Missing in Action in the Fight to Defend Social Security and Medicare – And What It Could Mean For the Future of the UFT from @leoecasey.bsky.social www.unitycaucus.org/p/why-the-uf...

ABC’s Frivolous Lawsuit www.unitycaucus.org/p/abcs-frivo...

✊ @aftunion.bsky.social is suing the Trump admin for the harm it is causing Americans-jeopardizing privacy, cutting essential education programs, stopping us from teaching history. Here are some updates. thehill.com/homenews/edu...

“More Money for Paraprofessionals” – It's A Matter of Justice - David Doorga www.unitycaucus.org/p/more-money...

Why I made the move from Solidarity Caucus to Unity "I realized the real change was starting to grow within Unity...they saw my potential and never asked me to be a yes dear type." www.unitycaucus.org/p/why-i-made...

Reminder: The UFT will have a contingent at the Hands Off rally in NYC on Saturday, April 5. Register here to join us as we push back: cvent.me/m2M0La

Have you seen our new television, digital, and streaming ad campaign calling on New York City Council members to pass legislation that provides paraprofessionals with an additional $10,000 annually? We need to fix this injustice. We need the legislation now. youtu.be/ObiGkKz0tPs

Paraprofessional TreVaughn Taylor: “We don’t make enough, and we pour out entirely too much. Sometimes we have to take our work home. So, we’re pouring out. We’re giving everything just to get barely half back.” #pararespect2025 www.yahoo.com/news/giving-...

Our Union Needs Democratic Political Debate, But the UFT Opposition Gives Us Sectarian Self-Righteousness @leoecasey.bsky.social www.unitycaucus.org/p/our-union-...

One job should be enough. It’s time that paraprofessionals get the RESPECT they deserve! @uftnyc.bsky.social @uftunity.bsky.social

Why I stand with Unity Caucus www.unitycaucus.org/p/why-i-stan...

Increasing Para Pay: Making A Slogan into A Reality By @leoecasey.bsky.social www.unitycaucus.org/p/increasing...

Weingarten: If you think this is unprecedented. You’re not crazy. It is. It is. We have never faced the kind of assault on people that has happened in the last 60 plus days.

Pension Misinformation in the Blogosphere www.unitycaucus.org/p/pension-mi...

"There’s still work to be done, but my wife and I are proud to stand behind President Mulgrew and the Unity Caucus. They’re not just dreaming of change—they’re making it happen." John Herron District 21 Middle School Social Studies Teacher open.substack.com/pub/uftunity...

No one likes bureaucracy + everyone’s in favor of more efficiency. Let’s find ways to accomplish that. But don’t use a ‘war on woke’ to dismantle the Ed Dept & attack kids living in poverty & kids with disabilities, to pay for vouchers and tax cuts for billionaires. www.aft.org/press-releas...

Educators, students & parents just rallied at 2,000+ Protect Our Kids events nationwide. Any attempt by the Trump admin or Congress to gut programs for kids living in poverty or kids w/ disabilities would be a grave mistake which we'll fight tooth & nail. www.youtube.com/shorts/sEFjb...

Are you following our other social media accounts? linktr.ee/UFT_Unity

House Republicans voted last night to cut Medicaid to pay for tax cuts for billionaires. Billions cut in health care & food assistance so the wealthy can pay less. How does this help American strivers? How does this lower costs? Every Dem voted against these cuts. www.politico.com/news/2025/02...

Our schools are governed by the same protocols as before. ICE agents cannot enter our schools without a judicial warrant signed by a judge. Chancellor Aviles-Ramos told us that the DOE is sending a message to families letting them know that schools remain safe zones.

Why I Left the UFT Opposition to Join Unity – And Why It Still Matters Today by Leo Casey @leoecasey.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/uftunity...

Breaking the Pattern: A $10K Pay Boost for Paraprofessionals is Just the Beginning open.substack.com/pub/billwood...

The UFT is at City Hall with City Council members to announce new proposed legislation that would pay our paraprofessional members around $10,000 more in compensation per year. It’s time to fix the paraprofessional pay gap.

🚨 ACTION ALERT 🚨 Michael Mulgrew and the UNITY Caucus are fighting for higher para pay right now! open.substack.com/pub/uftunity...

UFT Exec Board Meeting Notes 1/27/25 open.substack.com/pub/uftunity...

open.substack.com/pub/uftunity... The publishing corporations shareholder profits skyrocket while the child’s cognitive learning windows slowly but inexorably shut - Its well past time city educrats Let Teachers Teach!

Why I'm UNITY - By Nina Tribble open.substack.com/pub/ninatrib...

Read Leo Casey’s latest. open.substack.com/pub/uftunity...

Unity Takes Action: Making NYC Reads Work for Educators and Students open.substack.com/pub/uftunity...

The new generation of young, diverse, fired-up worker-organizers around the country are embracing one of the oldest tactics in the pro-union handbook: salting. My latest for @teenvogue.bsky.social: www.teenvogue.com/story/what-i...

These unfair labor practice strikes are an initial show of strength, and we’re just getting started. We’re going to keep fighting until Starbucks gives us a serious economic offer. Starbucks should know: This is just the beginning.

UPDATE: We have a correction on our St. Louis picket line address! The correct address is 8023 Dale Ave, Richmond Heights, MO

Happy December 23rd! When students, families and educators come together we win! uftunity.substack.com/p/happy-dece...