💯 @jessjtang.bsky.social: “Spreading services across multiple departments has nothing to do with increasing efficiency. It is just the latest effort to sow confusion.. (&) makes it harder for our students...to access the support they need.” @AFTMass.bsky.social www.masslive.com/politics/202...

All of this is gross and outrageous. And why we need more leaders like Bernie Sanders who put #WorkerOverBillionaires and continue to expose the global oligarchy’s greed and destruction of democracy everywhere.

Join us Monday! So much to learn, so much to inspire us as we confront our own crises. @aftmass.bsky.social @btu66.bsky.social

SNAP may be on the way to being restored, for now, but so should the federal worker fired for sounding the alarm. Solidarity to Ellen and all of our federal workers! See her story below, too! @fedworkersunited.bsky.social

Don’t miss this chance to hear first-hand, on-the-ground observations from leaders of the teachers' union, the metal workers' union and the South Korean labor federation who were in the street mobilizing their union members and the public! Register to join at tinyurl.com/11-17-SKorea

This video explains why there should be a wealth cap. And Elon Musk should never become a trillionaire. Income inequality is totally out of control and is the reason regular working people can no longer afford basic needs like food, housing, healthcare and retirement. #WorkersOverBillionaires

This is gross and makes no sense in so many ways. Also, literally no one needs to be a trillionaire. #TeslaTakedown still needed.

This #VeteransDay, those who have served are organizing and holding events across the nation to encourage other veterans to join them and speak out. Boston event link and flyer: www.mobilize.us/mayday/event... National website: www.vetssayno.org

NO loyalty oaths in higher ed! AFT MA staff joined the national higher ed walk-out today to show solidarity with the students leading the actions today and the higher ed faculty on campuses joining them. Next, join the @edufreedomproj.bsky.social higher ed rally on 11/15! tinyurl.com/11-15-rally

Say NO to the Loyalty Oath @aaup.org ! Scenes from UMass Amherst. @studentsriseup.org @jessjtang.bsky.social

Mamdani: "We can respond to oligarchy and authoritarianism with the strength it fears, not the appeasement it craves. After all, if anyone can show a nation betrayed by Donald Trump how to defeat him, it is the city that gave rise to him."

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...

All of us - no matter who we vote for - should be outraged that Trump is creating both a secret police force and a military presence in the streets to shut down our right to free speech, our right to assemble and our right to peacefully protest. www.wsj.com/politics/nat...

Need some positive news and a break from the bleak news? Check out Daniel Hunter’s essay on what’s next after 7 million people said no to tyranny last Saturday and signs resistance is working. Courage is contagious and more and more people are stepping up! #NoKings

I’m absolutely exhausted in the best possible way. I love us. We did it! #NoKings

Rest in power Kent Wong. So many us who knew him, loved him and were lucky enough to work him and be mentored by him and are grieving deeply. For anyone who didn’t know him, I hope you take a moment to learn more about him:

www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn... One state’s troops have entered another state without permission from the state’s Governor. This is intent to exercise control over one of the state’s territories. This is an armed invasion. This is authoritarianism.

Such a huge loss…both personally and for the entire labor movement. Generations of activists, unionists and students are grieving deeply and broken hearted today. Rest in power Kent, your legacy is limitless.

“The AFT Massachusetts will continue to protect the right to free speech for all educators and make sure anyone facing harassment or retaliation has their right to due process upheld.” Full statement from AFT MA President @jessjtang.bsky.social at ma.aft.org/PresidentTangStatement0925

Don’t forget, the @btu66.bsky.social annual Back to School Fair is today, 10am to 2pm! We give away 40,000+ free books for Boston public schools students as part of our efforts to promote literacy & reading at home! There are resource tables, food, & fun! At the BTU, right by the JFK T station:

Republicans want to shut the government down and are intimidating American workers. Democrats want to protect Americans’ healthcare and keep the government open. www.cbsnews.com/news/governm...

"Educators are allowed to have opinions on public concerns, just like everyone else. Peabody and other school districts have created conditions where educators and their family members are facing harassment and threats, even as many accusations have proven to be unfounded.” — @jessjtang.bsky.social

Passing the DRIVE Act is a crucial step in supporting higher ed, research development, & our students. AFT MA President @jessjtang.bsky.social is proud to serve on @massgovernor.bsky.social's new Advisory Commission on Advancing Research and Discovery. Read more at ma.aft.org/news/DRIVEAct

No matter how strong the education, it’s hard for children to learn & thrive when their classroom is falling into disrepair. That's why AFT MA President @jessjtang.bsky.social was back in the State House today to testify for An Act relative to healthy and sustainable schools. #mapoli

Some more good news in higher ed, in addition to Harvard’s funding being released as well! A lot more work to be done, but we have to celebrate the wins when we have them: calmatters.org/education/20...

September 22, 2025

Gupta: It is safe. That’s what the best-quality research shows. And how irresponsible, using the podium of the WH to put this out there when you’re not even offering an alternative. That is dangerous. An untreated fever is dangerous. Untreated pain in pregnancy is dangerous.

Today the Oversight Committee sat down with Alex Acosta. What we heard only confirmed what we already knew: he cut a sweetheart deal for Epstein, silenced victims, and let a predator walk free.

Shameful. Media companies like ABC and Nexstar must defend freedom of expression, not give in to President Trump.

Gupta: The impacts of this—H-1B visas—are going to show up once Trump is out of office. If fewer people are able to take those jobs, what happens? We’re just not going to have enough people to meet the demand for medical services.. And the irony here is it’ll probably impact red states more

4.2 MILLION people nationwide could lose their health care if Congress doesn’t renew the Affordable Care Act’s tax credits. Working people are already being crushed by higher prices, and the last thing they need is to have their health care costs spike or lose it entirely.

A number of orgs came together this afternoon at the Defend & Build summit organized by MA Fight Back Table participants to create this sign on ahead of the vigil for CK this evening. We invite more organizations to join us in our call for non violence from all tonight: forms.gle/sz8Ta9x6RrcW...

Nearly 20 DACA recipients & dozens more immigrant youth have been snatched from their families and detained by immigration agents in recent months.

"AFT Massachusetts condemns all forms of violence, including political violence. We also condemn the unjust persecution of our members and believe in due process. Your union has your back." — AFT MA President @jessjtang.bsky.social Read the full statement at ma.aft.org/FreeSpeech

Don’t let the story ab the study’s removal get buried either: It found that “militant, nationalistic, white supremacist violent extremism has increased in the United States” and that “the number of far-right attacks continues to outpace all other types of terrorism and domestic violent extremism”.

From friends at @freedcproject.bsky.social: Yesterday, 31 House Democrats sided w/ Trump instead of DC. Today they need to hear from all of us. 2 more anti-DC bills on the floor this afternoon: 1 allows high speed car chases & the other gives Trump total control over nominating DC judges. #FreeDC

When teachers, writers, journalists & others are fired under a double standard of what’s permissible vs not under “freedom of speech,” it’s another clear sign that our democracy is under threat & increasingly authoritarian. And that is also WHY we must continue to speak out & not self censor truth.

A federal judge struck down the Trump administration’s attempt to censor classrooms, silence students & eliminate DEI programs. This means schools & educators can keep teaching truth and supporting every student. AFT members, alongside families & communities, fought for this & we won. 💪

Boston peeps, can you join?! Looking forward to this election eve rally for @wutrain.bsky.social! Don’t forget to vote tomorrow!! Polls are open 7am to 8pm. Check out all @btu66.bsky.social endorsed candidates at btu.org! #bospoli #wutrain

President @jessjtang.bsky.social, @btu66.bsky.social President Berg & BTU VP Serena joined state & city ed leaders to welcome BPS students on the first day at Orchard School! To all our students, WELCOME to a brand new year! Your teachers & paras are here to support you. Everyone is welcome here 💙

AFT MA President @jessjtang.bsky.social: “Using your contract fights and your collective power to improve the lives of all working people—that is also how you make democracy stronger...When we’re not seen as that force fighting for all working people, then we’re losing our own power.”

AFT MA you turned OUT THIS LABOR DAY!!! Thank you to every single member who came down to Boston today to move with solidarity and collective power! What a joy to be in community with you and all our Union siblings today. It truly is BETTER in a union ✊ @aft.org @btu66.bsky.social

Boston’s first Labor Day Parade in close to a century did not disappoint! Thousands (some saying 20k?!) showed up in support of the labor movement and all that we fight for—better lives for all working people. Unions are critical to democracy. #WorkersOverBillionaires #MayDayStrong

Looking forward to joining @aftmass.bsky.social and @btu66.bsky.social union members as we march in the first @gblcboston.bsky.social Labor Day parade Monday, Sep 1 at 9:30am! We will start outside the State House as we march for #WorkersOverBillionaires and because it’s #BetterInAUnion Details 👇

ONE WEEK OUT from the country’s largest Labor Day action ever! Will you be there? 👀 Unions from across MA will be in Boston on 9/1 for the city’s first Labor Day Parade. With unions & public education under attack, you KNOW AFT MA wouldn’t miss it. Sign up to march with us @ tinyurl.com/AFTMALD25!

📉 Vouchers. Budget cuts. Federal attacks on the Department of Education. All of these schemes have one thing in common: they strip resources from kids and weaken public schools. Public education isn’t a luxury, it’s a promise. And we’re fighting to keep that promise alive.

Tomorrow we will hold TWO campaign orientations for new folks to get involved. The first will be at 10 AM on Zoom: freedcproject.org/event-list/r... The second will be at 6 PM in person and will also include a Cop Watch training. Register for location details: freedcproject.org/event-list/c...

Earlier today Donald Trump announced that he is requesting MPD to redirect resources, and plans to deploy the National Guard to DC. This is a dangerous escalation for our communities. Here's what how everyone in DC can help our communities weather what's ahead. 🧵

MA Library Staff Assoc. President Pat Kelly testified on behalf of the local’s 800 members and 34 communities in support of the Freedom to Read Act, H.3591. This bill protects access to our libraries and the vital services they provide, and defends against efforts to ban books and diverse thought.

President @jessjtang.bsky.social testified today in support of the Protect LABOR Act & legislation to secure the right to strike for public employees and restore collective bargaining rights for Level 4 & 5 schools. Special thanks to Sen. Paul Feeney and Rep. Marjorie Decker for your leadership!