Minnesotans stood in solidarity with their neighbors during ICE's assault on their community. The Trump admin is now going after those who exercised their right to protest rather than investigate the ICE agents who killed Renée Good & Alex Pretti. We stand with Minnesota. bsky.app/profile/educ...

This is huge for us in MA! @aftmass.bsky.social is proud to be part of the coalition who fought this and proud to have had 3 of our members as plaintiffs in this important court case: www.bostonglobe.com/2026/06/18/m...

“The use of public dollars for private voucher schemes remains anathema. While it’s a good that the political backlash has resulted in some potential uses for public school parents, vouchers are never a substitute for direct, sustained investment in public education.” www.nytimes.com/2026/06/09/u...

As a huge Lord of the Rings fan (obvi read all the books, too!) this was another favorite moment from the @aflcio.org Convention: The very talented @SeanAstin.bsky.social and president of @sagaftra.org reciting some of my fav lines from #LOTR and making the connections to the moment and labor!

This was an incredible moment at the @aflcio.org 30th convention kick off—standing ovation for the leaders of the Minnesota AFL CIO, President Bernie Burnham flanked by St Paul & Minneapolis labor federation presidents, who then invited up all Minnesotans who were a part of solidarity resistance. ✊

What we need to counter the harms of AI and social media:

Proud to be there today to join fellow AFT leaders and our President @rweingarten.bsky.social to show solidarity with our southern states. Also proud to stand with 3 members of Congress from MA, including Rep McGovern, Rep Clark and my very own congresswoman @pressley.house.gov #AllRoadsSouth

Thank you to everyone who supported Mariola—and if you can contribute to her mutual aid fund, please do! She was not able to work her second job and lost a lot of pay over the last month due to her situation, but we are glad she is able to be home with her son and family.

May Day rally in Boston #BTU66 with President @erikberg.bsky.social in full effect; AFT Mass President @jessjtang.bsky.social & @aft.org Secretary/Treasurer Fed Ingram fired up the crowd with rousing remarks & critical calls to action #ICEOut #FundSchoolsNotWars

Our Lynn Teachers Union para Mariola has her court date tomorrow morning. This Mother’s Day, we are showing her, her son and her students that she is not alone, and we have her back. Join us on Mothers Day to show her some love:

Feeder marches still rolling in and don’t forget—music, joy and celebration of our diversity is a part of the #resistance! Boston May Day closing rally starting off strong! 💪 ✊#MayDayStrong

Feeder marches rolling into the closing rally at Boston Common for our May Day of actions!! #MayDayStrong

May 1 is almost here…join the last mass call before the big day of action TONIGHT at 8PM EST to hear from inspiring national leaders & local labor leaders from cities across the country (including Boston!) making May Day bigger than ever to meet the moment. Take action, get involved! #MayDayStrong

Hungarians defying Orban. This is courage. x.com/allenanalysi...

Happy National Unicorn—we mean, “Unique-corn”—Day from Boston’s Baldwin Early Learning Center!🦄 President @jessjtang.bsky.social, @btu66.bsky.social VP Lea Serena, and BPL PSA & MLSA VP Pres. Allie Hahn read unicorn books at Baldwin's “Unique-corn” Day, which celebrates what makes all of us unique!

We are honored to present our Progressive Persistence Award to @jessjtang.bsky.social, at our Virtual Awards Night on Sun, April 26th! Jessica is a committed champion of ensuring that our schools and teachers serve as community anchors & critical players against fascism. tinyurl.com/pmvirtualawa...

Two events to learn more about the new @workingfamilies.org chapter here in MA…Boston tonight, Springfield Saturday! ✊

Thank you to the 180k in Boston and the over 8 Million across the nation who stood up for democracy and denounced the authoritarian regime in the White House! We asked you to commit to action! What have you chosen? Take the We The Powerful pledge at nokings.boston and keep the pressure on!!

See you there! Labor meet up is at 40 Summer Street in front of Citizens Bank where we will be protesting their funding of for profit prisons used by ICE. Then we march to the main stage! #NoKings @aft.org #NoKingsBoston

We are honored to have @edmarkey.bsky.social as our featured speaker at our Virtual Awards Night on Sunday, April 26th! Join us to celebrate Awardees Senator Pat Jehlen, the staff of Field First, LUCE hotline, @jessjtang.bsky.social & @ruthz.bsky.social! tinyurl.com/pmvirtualawa...

This! Been thinking about this for some time…so proud of the work we did in MA to pass the Fair Share amendment—and it’s not enough to stem growing wealth inequality. Global wealth inequality is a condition of growing authoritarianism as well. We need global solutions, too.

What an honor and surprise to be featured along with so many incredible female labor leaders! Thank you @aflcio.org and @rweingarten.bsky.social for the #WomensHistoryMonth shout out! Proud to be part of the labor movement and in good company while representing a majority female union!#solidarity

The SAVE America Act is a voter suppression scam. It would take away the rights of working people to make their voices heard at the ballot box. The Senate must reject this bill.

Happy International Women’s Day! Grateful to work with incredible women every single day of the year. ✊❤️

“All are welcome and safe here.” That’s not just a slogan; it’s a promise we make to our students every day. This week we took that promise to the streets. Thank you to everyone who rallied, marched and spoke up for dignity and respect for every child. We see you.

Looking forward to @progressivemass.bsky.social's virtual awards night next month! Amazing list of awardees: State Sen. Pat Jehlen Staff of Field First LUCE hotline @jessjtang.bsky.social @ruthz.bsky.social #mapoli secure.actblue.com/donate/pmvir...

Starting off Read Across America Week right at the Greenhalge! President @jessjtang.bsky.social, Secretary-Treasurer Duncan, and AFT MA staff joined United Teachers of Lowell’s own Mickie Dumont today in Lowell to read some of our favorite books to classes across Greenhalge Elementary School.

Remember when Congress authorized the use of force against Iran? Me neither. Any U.S. attack on Iran would violate U.S. and international law.

Regime Change? Iran is a repressive theocracy. But really? Didn’t we learn that Americans don’t want forever wars. And nuclear arsenal? Didn’t Obama have an agreement that stopped Iran that Trump cancelled? www.nytimes.com/live/2026/02...

What’s next for Minnesota? This was a great read: open.substack.com/pub/stevegro...

Due process is a bedrock of union values—when our due process rights are violated by an employer, we always fight back. President @jessjtang.bsky.social spoke to unions’ role in fighting back against federal overreach at BC Law. (pc: Reba Saldhana) (1/3) Check it out at tinyurl.com/rappaport2526!

We can’t ignore the cruelty and malicious abuse of power. We have to stop it.

Everyone has rights in the United States—no matter your immigration status. You can share these short videos (in multiple languages) to help others know what their rights are: www.wehaverights.us

Good news. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/02/n...

96 orders. 1 month. 1 state. “That’s what Chief Judge Patrick J. Schiltz of the US District Court in Minnesota –– a Republican appointee –– placed on the public record: an appendix identifying 96 court orders violated by ICE across 74 cases since January 1” with a warning it’s likely an undercount.

Which group is next? An injustice to one is an injustice to all.

BREAKING: The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez.

A lot of talk about general strikes…but what we know is it takes skills, organizing and structures to get prepared. Check out upcoming trainings from the Freedom Trainers and this great piece from Daniel Hunter! freedomtrainers.net/trainings/

ICE surges are increasing across US cities, including Massachusetts. @aftmass.bsky.social President @jessjtang.bsky.social shares what educators are seeing on the ground—and why preparation matters👉🏽 www.youtube.com/shorts/8xpRk... @aft.org @rweingarten.bsky.social

This administration tells blatant lies and tells you not to believe what you see, and it’s disgusting. Rest in Power Alex Pretti, you are the best of us and we know the truth.

AOC: "An ICE officer had violently pushed a woman to the ground and he had come over to help get her up and that is what precipitated this incident that very quickly led to an execution in the streets. What we are seeing here is a momentous pivotal moment for the United States."

Now we must channel all of our righteous anger into nonviolent civil disobedience & mass actions that can meaningfully change the trajectory from cruelty & chaos to kindness & community care. There are more of us who believe in better than those inflicting harm. We can do this. #StandWithMinnesota

"A review by the editorial board relying on analyses from news organizations shows that Mr. Trump has used the office of the presidency to make at least $1.4 billion." www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

Today marks one year of President Trump’s second term, and it’s been a year of rising costs. Groceries, rent, energy bills — all going up with no end in sight. President Trump: what happened to your promise to make America more affordable for working people?

This is truly enraging. She could have lived. We will never know…because a physician was not allowed to help her. #JusticeForReneeGood

This weekend President @jessjtang.bsky.social presented at the @aflcio.org Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Human & Civil Rights Conference. Thank you, AFL-CIO, for convening this annual event! Gathering to share best practices with fellow unions & AFT locals is a fitting way to embody Dr. King’s legacy.

Why organize with unions for May Day actions this year? Join the webinar tomorrow to find out! Register here: www.crowdcast.io/c/mds2026/re...

Keep ICE out of our hospitals Keep ICE out of places of worship. Keep ICE out of our schools and campuses. Our communities rely on safe spaces. Americans should not be scared of America. That’s what ICE is doing. Take action at go.aft.org/keepiceout www.youtube.com/shorts/pLF9D...

What’s happening in Minnesota should matter to all of us—as MLK said “An injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” As we reflect on his legacy this weekend, please find a way to #StandWithMinnesota www.standwithminnesota.com