Working people are suffering in Trump's economy. Gas prices are out of control, people are spending a higher percentage of their income on food than at any time since 1991, and buying a home is a dream most can't afford. We need a tax code that values working people, not one that caters to the rich.

Americans want and deserve meaningful representation and voting rights, but this decision leaves too many Americans without protection or recourse from racial discrimination in redistricting. We'll continue to fight for the fair system of representation. www.aft.org/press-releas...

Holding the line for safe jobs; yesterday #union members joined siblings across CT in #Htfd for annual @ctaflcio.bsky.social #WorkersMemorialDay ceremony. #WorkShouldntHurt @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @afthighered.bsky.social @psrp-aft.bsky.social @afthealthcare.bsky.social @aaup.org @aflcio.org

💯 @rweingarten.bsky.social: "I’ll just say this about Melania Trump’s proposal to replace human teachers with AI-powered robots: It is devoid of both humanity and evidence of any benefit." bsky.app/profile/rwei...

This weekend, our school support professionals gathered in Chicago to build power, to plan, and to learn from each other. These sorts of meetings are the nuts and bolts of how we fight for a better life, and I’m so happy I was able to join them in person. @psrp-aft.bsky.social

Today is Tax Day, and unlike Donald Trump's Big Ugly Bill handout to the wealthiest Americans, the AFT is fighting for tax relief for working people. Tell your lawmakers to support the Working Americans Tax Cut Act ⤵️ actionnetwork.org/letters/work...

ICE continues to assault our communities, and families and children are facing inhumane conditions at detention facilities. Tell your lawmakers that we demand accountability and transparency from DHS ⤵️ actionnetwork.org/letters/we-d...

In my weekly video, I talk about why democracy matters after 8 million people showed up to say #NoKings & the importance of protecting it. I also share @aft.org wins, including strong contracts, new agreements and workers organizing for a better future. www.youtube.com/watch?v=-w_x...

Paraprofessionals have one of the most challenging and underappreciated jobs in our public schools. They do everything that needs doing in the building and beyond. Thank you for being their for your students in every way they need you! #ParaprofessionalAppreciationDay

From big cities to rural communities, AFT members showed up—loud, united & ready to make one thing clear: there are #NoKings in America. In a historic display of grassroots power, we showed we'll fight for the future of our democracy and well-being of our communities. www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-cf...

While American's suffer rising prices for literally EVERYTHING Trump is spending his 110th day on the golf course at taxpayers' expense. Do most jobs give you 25% of the year off to play golf? Is this $100 million dollar expenditure the sort of waste fraud and abuse that DOGE should be looking into?

Learn about how the St. Paul Federation of Educators won language through collective bargaining to help protect educators' jobs against so-called AI replacements and maintain “humans working with humans” in the classroom. www.aft.org/news/bargain...

Americans need relief, not war www.aft.org/column/ameri...

Paraprofessionals keep our schools running and now it’s time Springfield shows up for you. This Wednesday, March 25 we're heading to Springfield for PSRP Lobby Day. We’re demanding living wages, summer unemployment benefits, and the respect that our school support staff deserve.

TOMORROW: Join @rweingarten.bsky.social for a keynote conversation at @sharemylesson.bsky.social's Virtual Conference to discuss the state of public education and what it will take for educators, families, and communities to meet this moment. Register ⤵️ sharemylesson.com/webinars/key...

Shout out to Carl Williams, PSRP leader & head custodian for Lawndale Schools, who spoke in support of @vanhollen.senate.gov bill the Working Americans' Tax Cut Act which would put more money in the pocket of working people and ensure the rich pay their fair share. actionnetwork.org/letters/work...

The Working Americans Tax Cut Act would put real money back into the pockets of working families by exempting the first $46,000 of income for an individual—or $92,000 for a married couple—from federal income taxes. Tell lawmakers to pass it ASAP. actionnetwork.org/letters/work... @AFT.org

In two weeks, March 24, from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. eastern join @sharemylesson.bsky.social to hear Miesha Parker explain her personal experience with educators' power as mandatory reporters + how to powerfully support family well-being. bit.ly/3MWXcVW

The AFT's Debt Navigator Tool helps members manage rising costs and the burden of debt. This interactive tool offers clear, practical info tailored to you—whether dealing with debt, understanding consumer or patient rights or navigating a financial setback. Check it out⤵️ www.aft.org/debt-navigator

Trump is spending $1 BILLION A DAY bombing Iran while Republicans in Congress cut health care at home.

In two weeks, join me and @sharemylesson.bsky.social to hear Miesha Parker share brilliant and hard-won analysis - on educators' power as mandatory reporters + how to use power for family well-being. bit.ly/3MWXcVW

1776: Americans said no to kings. On March 28, people across the country will stand up peacefully for our communities and our freedoms. Find a #NoKings event near you: go.aft.org/nokings

@rweingarten.bsky.social shares how AFT members showed up on March 4, breaks down big wins for the union, and takes a stand against a new Middle East war. Whether fighting for schools or marching for peace, our message is clear: government must listen to the people. www.youtube.com/watch?v=xL6z...

This Public Schools Week, I’m grateful for the people who show up for students every day and make schools places where young people can grow and thrive. Strong public schools are built through real support, partnership and investment. www.publicschoolproud.org #PSW26 #PublicSchoolProud

We asked our members about the challenges they face and this is what we heard back from them. Their stories are tough to hear. We are talking about the reality in 2026 for the people who educate our children, work in healthcare and are public servants. youtube.com/shorts/P-5fZ...

Trump is a master of theater, but he lacks empathy and unity. So if you can’t make ends meet, or your housing or child care or healthcare costs are too high, this speech told you that you don’t matter. Instead of using this speech for American unity, he chose division. www.aft.org/press-releas...

While teachers and staff are essential for teaching many things, nothing beats a vaccine for teaching young bodies about immunization. Talk to your child's pediatrician about the best time to get started with this learning

Strong public schools take partnership, trust and real investment in students. Every day, AFT members are helping young people build skills and see what’s possible. #PSW26 #PublicSchoolProud

“I never thought I would be trying to keep children safe from the federal government.” Educators in Minnesota share stories of their efforts to restore the most basic premise for teaching: Helping kids feel safe enough to walk through the door. www.aft.org/news/what-te...

"Instead of making degrading remarks, trying to restrict civil rights and raging against a joyful halftime show, Trump should be focused on what the country needs him to do... make life better and more affordable for all Americans." — @rweingarten.bsky.social bsky.app/profile/rwei...

Black people have shaped this nation’s work history—and the nation itself. This year’s Black History Month theme, African Americans and Labor, gives us an opportunity to shine a light on this story and celebrate those who are carrying it forward. www.aft.org/black-histor...

"Child protection is a community responsibility, not just a government agency," writes Melissa Labossiere. She outlines educators' opportunities to leverage play for learning, healing and resilience - including with family engagement - as part of how to fulfill that responsibility. bit.ly/3ZZT76e

School bus drivers are tasked with getting our most precious cargo - our kids - back and forth to school safely. This month, let’s all make sure to thank them for their dedication and for all they do in our communities. @psrp-aft.bsky.social

What does it mean to teach Black history 100 years after the first commemoration? In a @sharemylesson.bsky.social blog, Natalie Dean shares that this milestone invites educators to reflect, reimagine and recommit to honoring Black voices in the classroom year-round. sharemylesson.com/blog/century...

Our members are not only workers & consumers, they're long-term Target investors. Our urgent request to Target's new CEO Michael Fiddelke is that he call for ICE to leave Minnesota now, warning that the company’s silence jeopardizes its brand & our members’ investments. www.aft.org/news/aft-pre...

On a new Union Talk pod, @rweingarten.bsky.social sits down with Gen Z AFT members to talk about the findings of the latest Harvard Youth Poll. They share ways young people are seeking to build a better future and ensure they have economic and political agency. Listen here 🎙️⤵️ www.aft.org/uniontalk

This Black History Month, we honor the generations of Black workers, educators, and organizers who have driven progress and strengthened our democracy through collective action. #BlackHistoryMonth

The wheels on the bus go 'round and 'round because of our incredible school bus drivers! February is #LoveTheBusMonth - so make sure to thank your local school bus driver for getting our kids to and from school safely, and for their commitment to safety.

When historians reflect on this regime, cruelty will be the word most often used to define it. www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...

The recent killings of U.S. citizens Renee Good & Alex J. Pretti, by an ICE agent in Minneapolis has brought renewed national attention to the real & growing human costs of aggressive & insufficiently accountable enforcement practices. Register to join our webinar: sharemylesson.com/webinars/imm...

Exactly. Paraprofessionals and school support professionals are essential to our schools, but most don't earn enough to live without adding another job to their plate. It's time that we gave PSRPs a fair wage for their work. @aftct.bsky.social @psrp-aft.bsky.social

#ICEOUT #ICEOutSchools @rweingarten.bsky.social

ProPublica reporter @nicolefoy.bsky.social found that more than 170 U.S. citizens had been detained by immigration agents. “The number became an important, irrefutable fact in the conversation about the immigration crackdown,” our editor-in-chief writes. (Published Dec. 2025)

Schools, hospitals and houses of worship must be places of safety, care and belonging—not fear. Take action below and demand that Congress restore and strengthen protections for sensitive locations ⤵️ #ICEOUT actionnetwork.org/letters/keep...

Yesterday, after a lawsuit backed by the AFT, the Trump administration dropped its appeal, ending its attempt to force schools to censor lessons, abandon student supports, and rewrite civil rights law. Read more about this victory for public ed & students everywhere: www.aft.org/press-releas...

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...

The US has never fully lived up to our nation’s founding ideals, but our democracy has set us apart from rule by monarchs, despots & dictators. Today, our rights & freedoms are under attack. We, the people, must act. www.aft.org/column/march...

The three most-senior cardinals leading U.S. archdioceses issued the rebuke in a joint statement on Monday, saying recent policies have thrown America's "morale role in confronting evil" into question. n.pr/4bNfjrc

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...

We want Justice and Peace--that's why we need ICE off of our streets. This is not the America we voted for, nor the America we all love and grew up in, we don't attack our neighbors. We are better than this administration's worst racist impulses. youtube.com/shorts/pLF9D...