Confused by mixed messages on vaccines & kids’ health? 🧒💉 Join @vinguptamd.bsky.social @drdemetre.bsky.social for a candid convo on separating fact from fiction. 📅 Don’t miss this important webinar! REGISTER NOW👉 sharemylesson.com/webinars/vac... @aft.org @aftpa.bsky.social @ctulocal1.bsky.social

In Philadelphia, PA, @pftlocal3.bsky.social & @aftpa.bsky.social joined with volunteers to give away 30,000 free books to kids and families. Every book is a new world to explore: youtube.com/shorts/-BVie... #PublicSchoolProud #ReadingOpensTheWorld

ICYMI: Last weekend, we joined our partners, volunteers and the incredible Philadelphia community to give away 30,000 FREE BOOKS to kids and families. Check out all these excited readers! @pftlocal3.bsky.social #ReadingOpensTheWorld

Time is running out. 22 MILLION will immediately face insurance hikes. 130,000 health care jobs will be lost. 4.2 MILLION will lose health care. Everyone will pay more. Tell Congress: permanently extend ACA tax credits and stop the health care crisis! act.aflcio.org/call_campaig...

Starbucks @sbworkersunited.org baristas are up against unprecedented corporate CEO greed and inequality. We stand in solidarity with Starbucks baristas across the country as they fight for their fair share of the profits THEY create.

[email protected] joined the Target boycott to show there are consequences for betraying promises to Black & brown workers and customers. Until they do right, our members will spend their money at places they feel respected and recognized. www.investopedia.com/target-faces...

"What’s at stake is nothing less than control of the highest court in the most important swing state in the country." Check your voter registration now --> vote.org www.nytimes.com/2025/09/16/u...

Up to 22.3 million U.S. families will either be cut off from SNAP or see smaller monthly benefits because of the Republicans' "big, beautiful bill." www.cbsnews.com/news/food-st...

This moment is bigger than just Jimmy Kimmel. When the Trump administration attacks the freedom of the press, they're going after a central pillar of democracy and our right to hold the government accountable.

My thoughts are with the three students at Carrick High School who were injured this morning, their families, and the entire Carrick community including @aftpa.bsky.social members from PFT400 who work at the school. Violence has no place in our schools. @aft.org

This is more than just words—it’s action. Today, workers, veterans, and allies are delivering a petition to Veterans Affairs Secretary Collins: stop union-busting, honor veterans, protect care. #UnionStrongForVets

We’re glad that all of our union members at Jimmy Kimmel Live! will be back to work tomorrow. Their jobs never should have been on the line in the first place.

The individual cases may vary, but the pattern of attacks on our freedoms is clear. We should condemn both political violence and political interference on free speech and academic freedom. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/22/u...

Please join us for a free, virtual National town hall on childhood health and vaccines on Sept 30 6p EDT Sponsored by the @aft.org and with the great @drdemetre.bsky.social joining us Please share questions here or register and bring them live! We have your back sharemylesson.com/webinars/vac...

What's at stake in this election? Fairly-drawn voting maps, our right to collectively bargain, fair funding for public schools, and much, much more. Check your voter registration now --> Vote.org buckscountybeacon.com/2025/09/the-...

The Makeup of Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court Hangs in the Balance in November. Here’s What’s at Stake | “If these three justices [Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty & David Wecht] are defeated, there will be bedlam in Pennsylvania,” warns attorney Shanin Specter, son of late US Senator Arlen Specter.

This is because people stood up, boycotted & did not cower. Freedom of expression is a sacred part of what makes America so great, and Americans are not going to let this President censor ideas—or jokes— they don’t like. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/22/b...

New issue of #AmericanEducator out now! Inside: @rweingarten.bsky.social on why fascists fear teachers, @ruthbenghiat.bsky.social on defending democracy from authoritarianism, Oscar Westlund on combating disinformation, & members’ stories of standing up to Trump's cuts. ➡️ www.aft.org/ae/fall2025

As Rosh Hashanah begins, we wish our Jewish members, families, and communities a meaningful new year. ✨ Shanah Tovah! May this season of renewal bring peace, strength, and hope for the days ahead.

Leo Gerard’s commitment to fight for @steelworkers.bsky.social and all working people was unmatched. America’s unions will keep building a labor movement in his image—being a voice for the voiceless and standing up to injustice everywhere. May he rest in peace. aflcio.org/press/releas...

There is nobody more dedicated to their communities and workers’ freedom, fairness and security than union women.

“But the biggest beneficiaries of the new programs so far may be families whose children were already attending private schools, according to a new study.” www.nytimes.com/2025/09/12/u...

🧠 Mental health info isn’t optional—it’s essential. @aft.org offers resources on self-care, de-escalation & conflict resolution to help every educator build healthier spaces. Explore more: www.aft.org/health-hub/m... @sharemylesson.bsky.social @ucaft.bsky.social @aftwa.bsky.social @aftpa.bsky.social

Yesterday was incredible! In less than 2.5 hours, 30k books were given away for FREE to educators & families in Philly during the #ReadingOpensTheWorld family literacy fair.📚💙 Huge shout out to @pftlocal3.bsky.social, @aft.org, and many more for putting on such a great event.

Thank you @wgcoleman.bsky.social and all of @AFTPA.bsky.social for all that you do for Pennsylvania students. Together, we can help kids soar. #ReadingOpensTheWorld bsky.app/profile/wgco...

Thank you @pftlocal3.bsky.social, @aftpa.bsky.social, @senatorhughes.com, Council Member Katherine Gilmore Richardson, @firstbook.org, and all our volunteers for making today’s event possible. Even when times are difficult, we come together in community to share a love of reading & help kids thrive

“Reading expands our minds, but more importantly, it expands our hearts.” - @artsteinberg-pft.bsky.social @pftlocal3.bsky.social Art Steinberg is right! By reading, we learn empathy, collaboration, and understanding of others. #ReadingOpensTheWorld @aftpa.bsky.social

Great advice from Senator Vincent Hughes! After you leave today’s #ReadingOpensTheWorld event, go to your local library and get yourself a library card to continue learning. @senatorhughes.com @pftlocal3.bsky.social @aftpa.bsky.social

“Every one of these books is a way we create magic, a love of learning. We at the AFT decided a long time ago that instead of people banning books, or making it harder, we said we’re gonna give books away.” - @rweingarten.bsky.social #ReadingOpensTheWorld @pftlocal3.bsky.social @aftpa.bsky.social

Absolutely beautiful day with @pftlocal3.bsky.social, @aft.org , and Councilmember Katherine Gilmore-Richardson giving away 30,000 books to over 3,000 people in under 2.5 hours! @aftpa.bsky.social

It’s not an exaggeration to say that higher ed saves lives. So many of the cures, medications, treatments, and technologies we depend on to thrive are the result of federal investment in higher education. #HigherEdBenefitsEveryone @aaup.org @AFTHigherEd.bsky.social

Higher Education Funding made it possible for me and so many others to attend college. I would not be in this position today had it not been for Pell grants and other funding. It’s the right thing to do for our future! #FundHigherEd #FundResearch

Today, President @wgcoleman.bsky.social joined @aft.org, @aaup.org, and educators & allies to advocate for higher education funding in DC. Together, they let our Pennsylvania Senators and Representatives know that investing in higher education is investing in our future.

During today’s @aft.org & @aaup.org higher ed advocacy day in DC, East Stroudsburg University Professor Bonnie Green tried to meet with Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, but he continues to ignore his constituents. Professor Green & her community deserve better from an official elected to represent them.

When big corporations enable the government to silence their employees, our entire democracy is at risk. The labor movement stands with @sagaftra.org, @wgaeast.bsky.social, and @afm-union.bsky.social in condemning the attacks of Jimmy Kimmel Live! and defending workers’ fundamental freedoms.

Join the livestream of the AAUP and AFT launch of our campaign, “Higher Education: Saving Lives, Building Futures, Powering the Economy”! @aft.org

After years of complaining about cancel culture, the current administration has taken it to a new and dangerous level by routinely threatening regulatory action against media companies unless they muzzle or fire reporters and commentators it doesn’t like.

We’re one month out from the Oct. 18 #NoKings Day of Action—a peaceful, nationwide mobilization to defend our freedoms. Join the national call tonight at 8pm ET with AFT Pres @rweingarten.bsky.social & other movement leaders to get ready. RSVP: www.mobilize.us/aft/event/83...

📅 Sept. 17 is #ConstitutionDay! Bring democracy to life with ready-to-use K–12 lessons, games & projects—covering basics, student voice, and equity. Explore resources 👉 sharemylesson.com/collections/... @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @ucaft.bsky.social @aftwa.bsky.social @aftpa.bsky.social

Today is #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! 🗳 Make sure your voice is ready to be heard & check your voter registration status at Vote.org. In Pennsylvania, the deadline to register for the Nov. 2025 general election is Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. Don't wait—every voice matters in shaping our communities!

"Thousands of immigrant children in government custody are being denied something we expect for every other child in America: a real education." #AFTvoices

This #LatinxHeritageMonth, we celebrate the rich histories and contributions of Latinx communities across Pennsylvania and beyond. At AFTPA, we honor the voices, stories, and leadership of Latinx students, educators, and families—today and every day. 💙

WITNESSING VIOLENCE can change a kid’s brain. 💔 But healing is possible. Learn how 5 simple gestures—celebrate, collaborate, comfort, inspire & listen—can help kids recover: sharemylesson.com/teaching-res... @withoutviolence.bsky.social @aft.org @rweingarten.bsky.social @aftteach.bsky.social

Lesson plan on discussing political violence with ELLs, immigrants & refugees. 🌍 Learn classroom strategies to create safe, supportive spaces for sensitive conversations sharemylesson.com/blog/discuss... @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social

Politicians pushing “no taxes on tips” aren’t helping workers—they’re protecting corporations. What workers really need: fair pay and union rights, not gimmicks. seiu.co/4maWsIj

Today, we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honor the courage of first responders, educators, and community members who stood together in the face of tragedy. As we reflect, we remain committed to teaching and leading with compassion, resilience, and unity.

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AFT Pennsylvania seeks a Chief of Staff to be based in Philadelphia, PA. Details can be found at: unionjobs.com/listing.php?id=29392 #1u #UnionStrong @aftpa.bsky.social @aft.org

Political violence is always wrong. This was a vile act. It's antithetical to how we should do things in our American democracy. My condolences to Charlie Kirk's wife, children and family. My prayers are with them tonight. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/09...