President @wgcoleman.bsky.social issued the following statement in response to Governor Shapiro's Budget Address: pa.aft.org/aftpa-reacts...

Join AFL-CIO President @lizshuler.bsky.social and @sbworkersunited.org members TONIGHT at 8:30pm ET for a Zoom call on how we can stand in solidarity with striking baristas at corporate stores. It’s time for Starbucks to stop union-busting and finalize a fair contract. http://bit.ly/sbwufeb

Our labor movement could not exist without the work of Black union members and leaders. During #BlackHistoryMonth and every month, America’s unions celebrate the elders and ancestors who came before us and those fighting now for racial justice in the workplace and beyond.

This Black History Month, we reflect on the history of resilience, leadership, and collective progress that has shaped our communities across generations. We honor the past, recognize the progress made, and continue forward—together. ✊

2026 Marks The 100th Anniversary Of Black History Month — A Brief History via @forbes.com #BlackHistoryMonth

AFT President @rweingarten.bsky.social issued the following statement in response to the arrest of journalists for their reporting in Minnesota: www.aft.org/press-releas...

Don Lemon and Georgia Fort were arrested for their reporting in Minnesota. A free press is constitutionally protected and essential, especially when federal power is being abused in ways that demand accountability and transparency. www.npr.org/2026/01/30/n...

Voucher programs send public money to private schools with far less oversight. According to a new Senate report, fewer than half of states require voucher schools to be accredited, only two require teacher credentials, and many don’t require student assessments.

Congress has the power to stop ICE from terrorizing our communities. Let’s use it.

Prices keep going up on rent, groceries, health care and more. Just paying the bills feels out of reach for working families. How do we level the playing field, fight back against corporate greed and bring the American Dream closer? A union contract.

BREAKING: Last night, the Schuylkill Yards Starbucks location won their union... officially making EVERY Starbucks in West Philadelphia unionized! CONGRATULATIONS to the baristas who are organizing to win a better future for workers everywhere ✊🔥

We are at an inflection point. Americans are fighting back peacefully-thousands in Minnesota last week & millions across the country last fall. AFT members will stand up again for No Kings on March 28. Our communities are hurting & people deserve a gov’t that listens www.politico.com/news/2026/01...

The majority of Americans believe ICE's unchecked and violent operations have gone too far. Our schools, hospitals and communities must be kept safe, and that means getting ICE out now. www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...

Intensified immigration enforcement and erosion of sensitive location protections are fueling fear, destabilizing classrooms, deterring families from medical care and undermining trust in public institutions. Join tomorrow's webinar for ways to respond & stay safe ⤵️ sharemylesson.com/webinars/imm...

Today we observe International Holocaust Remembrance Day. We remember the victims, honor the survivors, and stand together in commitment to remembrance, education, and opposing hate in all its forms.

Want to learn more about AFT's resources to help communities respond to immigration enforcement? Join this webinar discussion on recent ICE activity, implications of policy shifts, and what it all means for educators, healthcare workers, students and families. sharemylesson.com/webinars/imm...

For 4 years, Starbucks Workers United baristas have fought for a fair contract while their CEO makes 6,666x what they do. That’s next-level corporate greed. Solidarity with Starbucks baristas at corporate stores nationwide. We have your backs!

From Friday's @nytimes.com: “We are meeting ICE violence with nonviolence. We are meeting their chaos and cruelty with passion and community." - AFT President @rweingarten.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2026/01/23/u...

Alex Pretti, the victim in today's horrific killing by federal agents, was a nurse and AFGE union member. His loved ones say he cared about helping others through his work and in his community. May his memory be a blessing to all those who knew him. apnews.com/article/immi...

This administration's statements belie what we can see with our own eyes.The federal govt's actions today—both the killing and the cover-up—are a disgrace. Since the president will not, we must call on Congress to act to create accountability 4 this federal malfeasance. www.aft.org/press-releas...

America’s unions stand in solidarity with our @mnaflcio.org union family as they stand up to the federal government’s militarized immigration enforcement, fight for truth and freedom, and demand ICE peacefully leave Minnesota. Our solidarity is our strength. When we fight, we win.

ICE makes our schools and our communities less safe. Our staff and leadership are wearing blue today in solidarity with our siblings at @educationmn.bsky.social and @aft.org to demand ICE stay away from our schools, our students, and our members in Minnesota and across the country. #ICEOutSchools ✊

What an unthinkable horror to see children in ICE's custody. In what possible way does picking up preschoolers off the street make our communities safer? www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...

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...

People are working two and three jobs just to keep up, and 40% can’t afford a $400 emergency. That’s a system failing working people.

The Republicans' Big Ugly Bill gave billions of dollars to "supercharge" ICE—and the cuts to your healthcare are what's paying for it. www.pbs.org/newshour/nat...

SO happy to welcome @aftpa.bsky.social newest members. I organized this school and went into uncharted territory, but it was worth it! This Organizing Committee was nothing short of amazing! Life is better in a union. ♥️♥️♥️ @aft.org

Paraprofessionals & school support professionals are the backbones of our public schools. Scholarships like these are an incredible opportunity for these educators to grow their skills & continue helping kids learn. @aftpa.bsky.social @psrp-aft.bsky.social www.lehighvalleynews.com/school-news/...

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...

Today we honor the life, legacy, and enduring impact of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. MLK Day 2026 marks the 40th anniversary of the federal holiday — a reminder that the work of justice, equity, and collective liberation continues. We reflect, we remember, and we recommit.

Four Allentown School District paraprofessionals will get $5,000 scholarships from @aftpa.bsky.social & @aft.org to pursue teaching certifications in high need areas. Congrats to these fantastic #union members! www.lehighvalleynews.com/school-news/...

ICE's operations have proven to be violent and unchecked. It's important that you remain peaceful and stay safe if you encounter ICE by planning ahead and knowing your rights—particularly if ICE is targeting your community. www.wired.com/story/what-t...

AFT Executive VP Evelyn DeJesus joined @aftpa.bsky.social in Allentown, PA, this week to announce $5,000 scholarships that help support union paraprofessionals who are working towards becoming certified teachers in the state's high-need subject areas. www.lehighvalleynews.com/school-news/...

U.S workers are taking home the smallest share of the economic pie since the feds started collecting the data in 1947.

On what would have been his 97th birthday, America’s unions celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the longstanding bond between the labor and civil rights movements. We honor that legacy by building worker power and fighting for a more just country every day.

More information from the guy whose car had smoke grenades and other stuff thrown in it. The baby's heart stopped and EMS was called to the scene. Yeah, ICE may have almost killed a 6 month old baby yesterday

It’s day 2 of the historic #NYCNursesStrike! Over 15,000 nurses are fighting for fair contracts where they get the safe staffing, health care and workplace protections they need and deserve. This is what the power of our solidarity looks like. One day longer, one day stronger!

A Senate committee is holding a bogus hearing today based on junk science about the abortion pill mifepristone, a safe and effective medication that's the most common form of abortion. This hearing isn't about science — it's about laying the groundwork for banning medication abortion nationwide.

Education was central to Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision of a just, more inclusive democracy. Ahead of MLK Day, check out @sharemylesson.bsky.social's free lessons and activities exploring King's life, legacy and lasting impact on the Civil Rights Movement ⤵️ sharemylesson.com/collections/...

"The Red Scares were one of the most repressive periods of the 20th century, and yet we are seeing similar efforts to stifle free speech & punish political dissent in higher education today." — Dominique Baker, scholar of US higher education policy Check out the column below 👇

💓 Our goal is to improve the lives of our members every day. We’re asking our members to share their experiences with debt though this survey to help us provide real support: www.surveymonkey.com/r/GMYTBZ7

In the wake of ICE's violent acts in Minnesota, Americans have risen to the moment and come together to keep our schools and communities safe. The solidarity I've seen across the country is palpable, and it is powerful. Tell Congress—keep ICE out of schools ⤵️ actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...

The violent acts of ICE in Minnesota last week—including detention of educators and assault on school property—highlights exactly why ICE must abide by long-standing respect for sensitive locations and stay away from schools. Tell Congress—keep ICE out of schools ⤵️ actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...

@rweingarten.bsky.social addresses the violence shaking our communities—but also highlights how we're holding power accountable by challenging cuts to community schools, defending educators' rights, and securing victories for families. Watch Randi's Weekly Report ⤵️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaUj...

ICE agents don't belong on our streets.

The murder of Renee Nicole Good was a reckless, heinous act of violence against an American citizen. Just hours later, ICE officers terrorized schools & communities, pepper spraying students and detaining an educator. ICE must leave our schools & communities immediately. www.aft.org/press-releas...

NEW: @rweingarten.bsky.social issues statement on the murder of Renee Nicole Good and incidents involving ICE agents threatening educators and students in Minnesota: "ICE must leave our schools and communities immediately—they are making us less, not more, safe." www.aft.org/press-releas...

Today is a BIG deal. People are stressed & struggling to afford basic necessities including healthcare. 17 Republicans joined Democrats to revive the needed ACA healthcare credits for 3 years. It’s a lifeline. I hope it sends a message to Senate Republicans to follow suit www.aft.org/press-releas...