Your credit score can quietly decide if you get the apartment, the job, or a fair loan rate ⁉️ The newest Fight for Affordability video series breaks down how credit reporting really works, how to check your report for free & what to do about errors. AFT is here to help 🤝 youtu.be/obXDRjKMRj8

AFT, @aaup.org, @aftct.bsky.social, & @yaleaaup.bsky.social urge Yale to reject a settlement with the Trump admin: “[Yale] should defend academic freedom in public in solidarity with the broader higher ed community, and in accordance with the principles that make a university worthy of the name.”

I got another letter from the House Education and Workforce Committee yesterday. This is the 4th time this Congress that this GOP committee has tried to “investigate” the AFT or one of our affiliates—and each time they’ve come up with nothing.

Despite billionaire-funded attacks on public education and unions, 97% of United Teachers of Dade members who voted in this election supported keeping the union. Every child to deserves to have a pathway to success, and we're not going to give up on them. www.miamiherald.com/news/local/e...

Congratulations to the Columbus Metropolitan Library workers on winning your union vote! Workers stood together to improve working conditions and better deliver what their communities expect from their local libraries, and now have won the voice on the job that they deserve. @oftunion.bsky.social

In a new AFT Voices piece, retiree Jim Carr reflects on his career—which began as a part-time teacher in a NY correctional facility and grew into 30+ years of public service and union leadership—and how his early experiences reinforced the values of solidarity, perseverance and collective action.

Giovanni, 3rd grade: “After I eat the summer meals, I actually feel full. It’s true, it makes me feel better, and it makes me feel happier.” Trump’s Corrupt Republicans just cut SNAP for 770,000 kids like Giovanni. Full shouldn’t be a luxury. #RepublicansStarveChildren

Marilou & I are still on a high from The Presidential Center Opening! A non-stop party with inspirational speeches from Barack & Michelle, followed by a FANtastic 🎶 concert (check out the artists below)! By the time Stevie Wonder performed "Higher Ground" the crowd nearly passed out from sheer joy!🥰

Today we're excited to celebrate #Juneteenth, the oldest annual Black freedom celebration in the US. On this day in 1865, Union Army Gen. Gordon Granger proclaimed the end of slavery to individuals in Galveston, Texas. Learn more from @sharemylesson.bsky.social: sharemylesson.com/juneteenth-a...

Juneteenth… gives us an occasion to reflect on the profound contributions of enslaved black Americans to the cause of human freedom. It gives us another way to recognize the central place of slavery and its demise in our national story. -Jamelle Bouie Gift article: www.nytimes.com/2020/06/18/o...

In a new video, @rweingarten.bsky.social shares updates from @aflcio.org convention about our shared vision to fight for working people, addresses the burdens of rising inflation, denounces ICE arrests at a pre-K graduation in Baltimore, and lifts up @pft.org's big win saving educator jobs. Watch ⤵️

Groceries up 3% in one month — the highest in years. And analysts say we’re just at the BEGINNING. Trump’s war in Iran is driving up diesel. Diesel moves 80% of our food. We’re all paying for a war we didn’t vote for. 💸 #CantAffordTrump

"We are all suffering from the cost & complexity of the American healthcare system, but we are convinced that organizing along with a unified message...can shame greed while being based on human dignity and well-being." Learn more from Salinas Valley Federation of Teachers' Kati Bassler ⬇️

@rweingarten.bsky.social releases new statement on the Trump administration's plans for their federal school voucher program: "It telegraphs, in words and in deeds, that [this administration] has no interest in improving the schools that 90% of kids attend."

James Talarico new ad!🔥 #VoteTX

Starting at 9 AM EDT: @aft.org President @rweingarten.bsky.social delivers a major address unveiling a bold new vision for public schools that reins in screens & AI, enhances teaching & learning, & provides students a strong foundation for the future. Tune into the link below ⬇️

It's no surprise that the NY Post and an anti union dark money group launched an attack on me intentionally misconstruing union expenses. Fascists really do fear teachers. www.aft.org/press-releas...

I just wrote a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social letter: Tell Governor Hochul: No School Vouchers in NY. Not Now, Not Ever! Write one here: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...

I just wrote a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social letter: Tell Governor Hochul: No School Vouchers in NY. Not Now, Not Ever! Write one here: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...

WISeR was designed to improve efficiency and reduce waste. Instead, many are reporting more paperwork, more delays, more confusion, and more barriers to care. open.substack.com/pub/mspetter...

The new Jim Crow uses rigged maps and partisan Supreme Court decisions to disenfranchise voters of color. My latest column. www.aft.org/column/we-sh...

The new Jim Crow uses rigged maps and partisan Supreme Court decisions to disenfranchise voters of color. Here's @rweingarten.bsky.social's latest column. www.aft.org/column/we-sh...

Test scores are never the full story,but you can't look at this decade long trend & ignore the impact of screens/devices on kids. We pushed for Social Media guardrails but the tech companies won. This is a call to action on both screens & what to do to engage students www.nytimes.com/2026/05/13/u...

Medical bills, student loans and credit cards are pushing too many working families to the brink. AFT is a hosting free Affordability Clinic tomorrow 5/13 at 12PM ET to help members learn how to reduce, dispute and manage your debt—and understand your rights. Register ⤵️ web.cvent.com/event/e9c611...

The voucher part of Trump’s tax bill was always about defunding snd destabilizing public schools. Disappointed the Gov would side with big donors rather then even wait to see if the voucher regs even help parents who send their kids to public schools. www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2026...

To our amazing nurses & health professionals: thank you and happy #NationalNursesWeek! We celebrate the vital role you play in creating healthier, stronger communities. This week, let's continue fighting for the dignity, respect, & safe working conditions they need to provide quality care to all.

Happy #TeacherAppreciationWeek! I’m grateful for the kindness, wisdom & dedication educators bring to their work, and for the ways they help students grow, discover their strengths & see what’s possible. If a teacher has made a difference in your life, take a moment to reach out and say thank you.

Happy May Day! Today is all about the power of workers coming together to demand a better life—but as AFT President @rweingarten.bsky.social reminds us this week, our fights are far from over.

No worker should fear for their safety. This Workplace Violence Awareness Month, we’re sharing the stories of workers who have suffered the physical and emotional impacts of violence on the job. Their stories are inspiring action, and their pain is fueling change. aftvoices.org/violence-is-...

#MayDay is rooted in worker solidarity and collective action. This Friday, AFT is encouraging members to take part in a day of civic action to organize for the upcoming midterm elections. Check out our toolkit here ⤵️ docs.google.com/document/d/1...

A NYC Day. I ❤️ NY Canvassing with @uft.org & @uftaction.bsky.social for Carl Wilson for NYC Council. The Special Election is Tuesday April 28. Carl can get things done….that is why so many community representatives & unions have endorsed him. And he understands the importance of public schools

@rweingarten.bsky.social in a new column on the technology trap in classrooms: "AI does not change the essential purpose of education: teaching students how to think." Read it here ⬇️ bsky.app/profile/rwei...

We need lawmakers to act to regulate the dangers of AI, especially for our kids. Thoughtful @rweingarten.bsky.social column on how to protect against the harms and support educators. bsky.app/profile/rwei...

💯 @rweingarten.bsky.social: "I’ll just say this about Melania Trump’s proposal to replace human teachers with AI-powered robots: It is devoid of both humanity and evidence of any benefit." bsky.app/profile/rwei...

👏👏 "One job should be enough to afford a decent life free from debt and anxiety." @rweingarten.bsky.social in a new column about Trump's failure to deliver on his promises to make life more affordable. www.aft.org/column/ameri...

"While Trump used his State of the Union address to attempt to rewrite his failed economic record, my union is stepping up to help people navigate a path out of debt and put money back in people's pockets." — @rweingarten.bsky.social 💯! Check out Randi's new column ⤵️ www.aft.org/column/ameri...

Happy International Women’s Day! Today we celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women around the world.🌎 #InternationalWomensDay

The Obama Presidential Center is gorgeous!

Some good news… We’ve been advocating for a working class tax cut like this-getting money into working families people’s pockets. I’m glad that it’s moving with leadership from Sen Van Hollen. Working people need a break- and this is a fantastic way to do it. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

#MorningVibe Sometimes art speaks louder than words. #ArtAsActivism

We asked our members about the challenges they face and this is what we heard back from them. Their stories are tough to hear. We are talking about the reality in 2026 for the people who educate our children, work in healthcare and are public servants. youtube.com/shorts/P-5fZ...

DOGE weaponized databases to target marginalized people, used biased AI to gut civil rights protections, and hollowed out agencies serving vulnerable groups—without oversight. DOGE didn’t eliminate waste—it gutted services people depend on for survival. #TrumpsStateOfDelusion

Just fyi- Trump claims he ended DEI...but literally last month we won our lawsuit, preventing him from cutting civil rights laws including the commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in schools. www.aft.org/press-releas... . www.aft.org/press-releas...

Anybody pretending the affordability crisis isn't real — from the president on down — does not know how to walk in the shoes of regular Americans. aft.org/affordability #TrumpAffordabilityChaos

Americans want us to treat each other with dignity, not inhumanity. It may feel like dystopian scenes are inescapable these days, but what I see—from kids buzzing about books to a Super Bowl performance celebrating love and diversity—gives me hope. Read my newest column ⤵️ www.aft.org/column/toget...

In her new column, @rweingarten.bsky.social writes about how Americans want us to treat each other with dignity, not inhumanity, and seeing reasons for hope in challenging times. www.aft.org/column/toget...

Every person who shows up on March 28 is a brick in the wall they cannot break. Every voice raised is a hammer against their throne. We are the architects of our own liberation. #NoKings2026 social.demcast.com/s/vl3GT13s

Trump orders Pride flag yanked from Stonewall Inn National Monument—calls it "too political." Bull. To us, it's history: birthplace of LGBTQ+ movement. Not politics—raw fight for rights. He erases our story to appease bigots. We won't forget. Fly it higher. 🏳️‍🌈

All of us deserve a voice in our democracy - but President Trump & his allies in Congress are working to silence our voices with the SAVE America Act & the Make Elections Great Again Act. Tell your lawmaker to protect our right to vote! actionnetwork.org/letters/save... @aft.org

They want borders in language and culture. Bad Bunny responds with love. “¡Viva México!” says everything about who he is—and why this moment matters. Music bigger than hate. 🎶✊🏽 #BadBunnyBowl