@nyspef.bsky.social leader and nurse practitioner Amy Pacholk shares why the proposal to deprofessionalize advanced degrees like nursing, education, social work and more is a disrespect to those who serve our communities and puts even greater financial burdens on these workers. Watch ⤵️

Huge news… Discharge petition for extension of ACA tax credits for 3 years now has 218 votes. Speaker Johnson-bring this to the floor as soon as possible

Utah’s repeal of its collective bargaining ban last week is a historic step toward restoring respect and dignity for workers in the state. apnews.com/article/utah...

This is a terrible day for American families. The Senate could have sent a message to all Americans that they were dealing with healthcare costs by retaining the tax credits that make Obamacare affordable. It failed as most Senate Rs Refused. #RepublicanHealthCareFailure www.aft.org/press-releas...

"The Senate and House could have sent a message to all Americans that they were dealing with healthcare costs by retaining the tax credits that make Obamacare affordable. Senate Republicans refused." - @rweingarten.bsky.social Our full statement on the ACA vote 👇

Are you prepared for the changes coming to student loans in 2026? Join our student debt clinic tonight at 7PM EST to learn what you should do to update your account and submit your debt relief application, if applicable. Register here ⤵️ www.aft.org/student-debt...

Democrats are comfortable fighting Trump, but to change the country we need to do more than critique; Americans want solutions & there’s lots of room to work on economic pathways to success and creating opportunity for all. Thanks @DashaBurns for the conversation. www.politico.com/video/2025/1...

“I have to hope that I do not have another medical crisis in 2026. That’s my current health plan.” — Rutgers adjunct prof. Tom Moomjy today speaking to the House Democratic Steering & Policy Committee about the cost of living & health care @aft.org @ruaaup-ptl.bsky.social @ruaaup-aft.bsky.social

Putting a person who spreads lies and fears about vaccines in charge of our public health was always a bad idea. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...

Today marks 50 years of IDEA. Today we celebrate this landmark civil rights law and recommit ourselves to the work ahead. IDEA is both a milestone and a mandate; our collective responsibility is to fulfill its promise for the next generation.

The first segment this week for On the Media exposes the disinformation campaign on Twitter/X. #allaboutthemoney #foreignaccounts

@hcrichardson.bsky.social sums what is happening now, in historical context. Worth watching/listening to. #GOP #MTG

And Linda McMahon doesn’t believe these nurses are professionals? How dare the Fed’l Dept of Ed deprofessionalize them. They are Heroes!!! And deserve every bit of gratitude we have. www.forbes.com/sites/richar... www.forbes.com/sites/richar...

Walmart said their “cheaper” Thanksgiving basket proves prices are down. What they didn’t say is that it has fewer items & cheaper substitutes. Thanksgiving dinner is up 10% this year and some staples are up nearly 60%! New report from @groundwork.bsky.social, @tcfdotorg.bsky.social, & @aft.org.

Anyone wondering what orders the President & Secy Hegseth were about to give to precipitate this kind of behavior?

If the goal was to slash red tape, teachers could help them do it. Teachers know how to make the federal role more effective, efficient, and supportive of real learning—if only the administration would listen. #TrumpCrushesYourDreams www.telegram.com/story/news/p...

This abandonment means dire consequences for Special Education. Federal protections for students with disabilities? Gone. Coordinated services? Scattered across agencies w/no education expertise. This is an abandonment of the most vulnerable. #TrumpCrushesYourDreams open.substack.com/pub/grounded...

Not only is teacher pay far lower than it should be, educators spend their own 💰on their classrooms while billionaires and corporations get tax cuts. www.washingtonpost.com/technology/i...

ICYMI: @rweingarten.bsky.social calls Trump's plan to dismantle the Dept of Education an "abdication & abandonment of America’s future." "Rather than show leadership in helping all students seize their potential, it walks away from that responsibility." Full statement ⬇️ www.aft.org/press-releas...

Save the date! This Thursday, 11/20 at 6 PM EDT, join @rweingarten.bsky.social, Emily Gee (@americanprogress.bsky.social) & Leslie Dach (@protectourcare.org) for a webinar on Washington’s budget battles & how they drive up healthcare costs. Please register below. aft.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Substance abuse does not discriminate. It doesn't matter what your race, economic class, or gender is. Anyone can succumb to this disease.

"We must do everything we can to protect people, because the Trump administration and its allies will not. Americans deserve leaders who care about us enough to put politics aside and work toward solutions that improve lives, not shatter them." — @aft.org President @rweingarten.bsky.social

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...

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

So inflation and cost of living has been going up every month since this administration took over…this administration that promised it would all come down on day 1? Now it’s because of the previous administration? The one that had nothing to do with tariffing the entire planet? Makes sense.

We are upset, like many, that the ACA tax credits are not restored in this “deal” to reopen the govt. But let’s be clear why: the Rs refused to budge as the hunger & aviation crises worsened. Let’s be clear who is hurting working families. The AFT will keep fighting www.aft.org/press-releas...

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...

DEMS SIMPLE PROPOSAL: A simple one year extension of existing ACA tax credits Re-open the government Establish committee to continue negotiations for long-term lower healthcare costs

Schumer voting no.. That’s good. No one wants to continue this shut down but we need to address all the harms including the need to stop skyrocketing healthcare costs www.politico.com/live-updates...

These winning candidates are different in style and politics, but they are all laser-focused on what the American people need as opposed to the corruption and abuses of Trumpism.

Voters showed up in record numbers to send a message that they want leaders who will tackle the kitchen-table issues they face every day—from education to soaring housing and healthcare costs to the price of groceries, child care and college. www.aft.org/press-releas...

Show your power by voting for @mikiesherrill.bsky.social. @ruaaup-ptl.bsky.social @ruaaup-aft.bsky.social @hpae.bsky.social @local1940aft.bsky.social

For the first time ever, the USDA is refusing to tap emergency funds to keep SNAP benefits going. Millions of families already paying too much for food, healthcare & housing now face a crisis. www.usatoday.com/story/money/...

Democracy and economic opportunity are inextricably linked. Without a strong democracy, only the rich and powerful, and those in the leader’s favor, have agency and opportunity. - @rweingarten.bsky.social www.aft.org/column/we-pe...

Join No Kings movement leaders and fellow local activists Oct. 21 to learn about what’s next. Register here: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even... @ruaaup-ptl.bsky.social @ruaaup-aft.bsky.social @aft.org

How many more unlawfully detained citizens of the U.S. will it take before #SCOTUS admits their ruling caused this problem?

Nothing says “golden age” like “should I pay for food or rent?” www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...

DEI is bad but nepotism is good

Calling for elected officials to be jailed for disagreeing w/ the national leader happens in dictatorships not democracies. I’m glad to be in Chicago visiting schools & working w/ Mayor Johnson to stand up for the city’s children, teachers & communities. www.aft.org/press-releas...

Jersey Jazzman: NJ Governor's Race and Education, Part I: Should NJ Become Mississippi? jerseyjazzman.blogspot.com/2025/10/nj-g...

I'm attending AFTvotes Political's event, “2025 New Jersey Elections Activist Kick-off” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/aftvotespoli...

We can’t be silent while this administration engages in its unprecedented attack on healthcare professionals’ ability to provide quality, evidence-based care. Read more on how @afthealthcare.bsky.social is fighting for patients and democracy in #AFTHealthCare. aft.org/hc/wws

@mikiesherrill.bsky.social will fight to protect state worker’s pensions and health care. #UnionStrongNJ #NJAFLCIO #CodeU @aft.org @aftnewjersey.bsky.social

Honored to be in the author seat for the #AFTBookClub to talk about my new book #WhyFascistsFearTeachers. I wrote it out of concern for the smears against educators, the rise of fascistic behavior & the need to support, rather than bash, teachers.

Republicans plan on cutting healthcare for Americans and laying off more government workers. If Dems were in  power, they would not do that. They are not in power, but I am grateful they are fighting this every way they can. #ThisIsTrumpsShutdown

This is an illegal and dangerous weaponization of the federal government. That Jack Ciattarelli and the Trump admin are breaking the law and exposing private records for political gain is a violation of anyone who has ever served. No veteran's record is safe. www.cbsnews.com/news/nationa...