New @blavity.bsky.social report: hospitals serving Black communities face funding risks as Republican lawmakers weigh Medicaid cuts. These hospitals are already 4x more likely to close — worsening medical debt & health inequities. See our full analysis → communitycatalyst.org/resource/how...

We've collectively ignored the damage to the health system from the twin blows of Medicaid cuts & the expiration of ACA subsidies. But more than 800 US health facilities have either closed entirely, cut services, or are at risk, & we're just at the beginning. @whitneycwimbish.bsky.social reports.

On #WorldHealthDay, we recognize the incredible work of our nurses, doctors, and healthcare professionals for all they do to keep us safe and healthy. We also continue to fight for accessible and affordable healthcare for all who need it. 🩺

Professional employees at Providence Portland Medical Center have voted to join @oregonnursesassoc.bsky.social & the AFT. By organizing together, these healthcare workers are strengthening their voice on the job and standing up for the resources, respect and patient care their community deserves.

CONTRACT RATIFIED! - Congratulations to the nurses at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Washington, who just voted with an overwhelming majority YES to ratify their new contract.

During the first full week of April, we join communities across the United States to observe National Public Health Week as a time to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important to improving our nation's health. Thank you to all of our healthcare pros!

The Trump admin hit workers with a health care double-whammy—his big, ugly bill ripped health care away from millions, and he let ACA tax credits expire, making health care costs more than double for millions of families. Now, we’re all paying the price.

As TrumpRx Scam Does Virtually Nothing, Big Pharma Jacks Up Prices on Cancer Drugs

Medical debt on your credit report? 🚩 STOP. Before you pay, watch this. Knowledge is power. AFT’s Fight for Affordability gives you the concrete tools and resources to push back against unfair costs.

The Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minneapolis forced some families into hiding and catalyzed informal medical networks to deliver critical health care services inside homes. n.pr/3P1dyNP

As if I couldn’t love our nurses more. Thank you for speaking up and showing up for our kids, our families, and our communities! bsky.app/profile/rnau...

The unemployment rate for people with disabilities increased to 8.3%, double the rate of those without a disability. The Trump admin already gutted their minimum wage protections and health care access. This admin should be protecting our rights, not dragging us backwards. https://bit.ly/3r4FJwL

Millions are already going without coverage or facing higher out of pocket costs because of the administration's actions. This new plan would make deductibles even higher for many - @afthealthcare.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2026/02/26/h...

This month, we’re featuring a #SchoolNurse #union leader with a passion for making a difference for her colleagues. Know an activist like Vix Lyons? Nominate them for a future feature: tinyurl.com/MeetTheActivistsAFTCT #UnionYES @aft.org @afthealthcare.bsky.social

The Trump admin let the ACA tax credits expire, making health insurance costs more than double. Now they want to raise our deductibles, making us pay even MORE for health care. This is completely out of touch with what we need to survive in this economy.

Nobody should applaud policies that throw people off their health insurance or bankrupt them with medical bills. Good, affordable health care is a basic human right.

The Oregon Nurses Association is outraged, heartbroken, and profoundly disturbed by the fatal shooting of 37-year-old registered nurse Alex Jeffrey Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis on January 24, 2026. Read our full statement: https://www.oregonrn.org/page/MN_Nurse_Shot_by_ICE

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 is a powerful statement from the heartbroken and rightfully angry parents of Alex Pretti. This administration's rush to smear his name and lie about what we can see with our own eyes on video is sickening and beyond reprehensible. www.cnn.com/us/live-news...

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...

Keep ICE out of our hospitals. Take action at go.aft.org/keepiceout.

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...

Kaiser’s policies are pushing providers past their limits which puts patient safety at risk. With Kaiser making $12.9 billion in net revenue & its CEO being paid over $12 million, Kaiser can afford to do better.
 Stand with us at ofnhp.aft.org/we-are-kaiser

On World AIDS Day, we honor the lives of those lost to HIV and the resilience of those who have paved the way for progress. We must continue to fight against cuts to treatment, prevention, and research. Today is not just a day for remembrance — it's a call for action.

Following a lawsuit from AFT & agreement with the Dept of Ed, eligible borrowers in income-driven repayment plans are now receiving the loan forgiveness they deserve & are protected from being taxed on that relief. Learn about this & more upcoming student loan changes⬇️ www.forbes.com/sites/adammi...

Oregon’s APPs keep patients safe, healthy + cared for. After 18 months, Legacy is leaving them no choice but to strike. APPs need fair pay, reasonable workloads, and the time required to provide the care patients count on. Learn more: www.oregonrn.org/page/respectapps

Dr. Bryce Pulliam, MD, is an emergency physician and chapter chair of Northwest Medicine United, AFT Local 6552. He calls for protection and expansion of coverage, investment in safe staffing, and funding community hospitals. time.com/7327735/gove...

When we need help the most, they're there to care for us and help us recover. Today, in recognition of #EmergencyNursesDay, make sure to say thank you to the healthcare workers in your community! @afthealthcare.bsky.social

Nurses know that organizing gives them a voice on the job to advocate for their patients. That’s why we’re so excited to welcome RNs at Bozeman Health Big Sky Medical Center to the ‪@mnahelenamt.bsky.social and the @AFTHealthcare.bsky.social family. Congratulations!

Another month means new #union siblings! More #PublicEd professionals, nurses & #HospitalStaff, #HigherEd faculty & #CTStateWorkers chose #UnionYES. Welcome to the fam! #BetterInAUnion @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @afthighered.bsky.social @psrp-aft.bsky.social @afthealthcare.bsky.social @aaup.org

Some good news, a court order will prevent federal CMS from sharing Medicaid data with Homeland Security in the states that sued. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

The provisions of Republican’s harmful megabill will leave 10m people without health coverage in 2034. Today’s #CongressionalBudgetOffice analysis shows that of those, 7.5 million people will lose #Medicaid and go without health coverage. www.cbo.gov/system/files...

In addition to throwing 16 million people off their healthcare, cutting food assistance for 2 million hungry kids, and slashing taxes for billionaires, the Republican budget bill would punish states that adopt AI regulations at any point over the next decade.

Senate Republicans claim they're going after waste in Medicaid, but all they’re doing is adding bureaucratic red tape to kick millions of eligible recipients off their health care — to pay for billionaire tax cuts.
 Make no mistake: if they succeed in gutting Medicaid, people will die.

Organizing healthcare professionals is how we make sure workplaces are safe, and how we make sure patients have everything they need to recover and thrive. Excited to welcome 95 hospice workers at UVM Health Network Home Health and Hospice to the @aft.org family! @AFTHealthcare.bsky.social

The “Make America Healthy Again” report claims to address childhood chronic disease but is riddled with misinformation, misleading science & contradictions. The Trump administration’s simultaneous efforts to slash Medicaid, SNAP & public health funding further undermines the report’s credibility.

To prepare for our day of action, join us at 6 PM ET on June 10 for a planning call at 6 PM. Register here: www.mobilize.us/aft/event/79...

Join us—find a “No Kings” event near you: go.aft.org/nokings @indivisible.org

"They say tax cuts for the rich will create jobs, that trickle-down economics will save us. But we know better. We’ve lived the truth. Those cuts don’t create jobs — they create crises."

We remember and honor those who lost their lives for our safety and security.

Clinical algorithms are foundational to healthcare, but they’re not inherently neutral. Learn how algorithms can exacerbate bias & health disparities—and what we can do in #AFTHealthCare.

🚨BREAKING: The Congressional Budget Office confirms the Republican budget could trigger $535 billion in automatic Medicare cuts. This would be devastating for America's seniors. #HandsOffMedicare

Sue Clements, a retired nurse with decades of experience, has seen firsthand how Medicaid saves lives. In her AFT Voices post, warns that gutting it will not only harm the vulnerable but also cripple the healthcare system and cost countless jobs.

ADD YOUR NAME: Don’t hurt families receiving Medicaid and SNAP to give tax cuts to billionaires! actionnetwork.org/letters/reco...

The Trump administration’s priorities are crystal clear: more money for pageantry and power, less for kids, families, and working people. On June 14, @aft.org members are joining #NoKings events across the country—standing up for our kids & our communities. Find an event near you: go.aft.org/nokings

I am thankful for the opportunity to facilitate a discussion between 3 BIGTIME women healthcare leaders this evening. In awe of the collective expertise on display. Thank you for letting me play a very small part! #nationalwomenshealthmonth @aft.org @rweingarten.bsky.social

The NIH Director continues to misunderstand (or mischaracterize) the extent to which research is being gutted. I appreciate this program officer for speaking up.

Medicaid expansion keeps rural hospitals financially stable. States that expanded Medicaid saw a 62% lower risk of rural hospital closures. Without Medicaid, hospitals face severe funding gaps, jeopardizing services such as obstetric care, ER services and specialty care.

Our #BackusNurses sound #CodeREDCT alarm over failure of #HartfordHealthCare’s executives to take seriously worsening patient care crisis; rallying community to #BackUsBackOurNurses: www.facebook.com/aftct/videos... @aft.org @afthealthcare.bsky.social @aflcio.org @ctaflcio.bsky.social