Happy #PrideMonth! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ We celebrate the courage, love and joy of our LGBTQ+ community this month and recommit to the fight for full equality and acceptance for all. At a time when LGBTQ+ rights are under attack, we're standing up for the freedom of everyone to live and love as their authentic selves.

Join me, @vinguptamd.bsky.social, and addiction medicine expert Dr. Yngvild Olsen on Monday, 6/1 for a Vital Lessons conversation on understanding the facts and risks of today's drug environment for youth and how to support their health and safety. Register here ⬇️ sharemylesson.com/webinars/fen...

WSNA is deeply saddened by news of a horrific industrial accident at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging plant in Longview on Tuesday. A chemical tank rupture at the plant’s paper mill released white liquor, a chemical used in paper-making, leading to multiple critical injuries and fatalities.

Thank you @repjoecourtney.bsky.social for standing with healthcare professionals. And thank you @aftct.bsky.social for all that you do for our patients, students, and communities! 🩺 #CodeRed @afthealthcare.bsky.social

The Trump Administration’s new rule classifying nurses, including those in advanced nursing degrees as “non-professional” is an insulting denigration of the caring profession.

When SUNY announced plans to shut Downstate's academic medical center and safety-net hospital down in 2024, unions and a broad community coalition fought back. In AFT Health Care, hear how they won $1.1 billion to upgrade Downstate’s facilities and services. www.aft.org/hc/spring202...

Happy day 6 of #NursesWeek2026! 🎉 This year's theme, the #ThePowerofNurses shines bright as we remember the #solidarity felt during AFT's Nurses & Health Professionals Issues Conference held last month in Detroit. Thank you to all who joined! You can read more about this year's PIC below 👇

Trust is the foundation of care, and nurses are the most trusted profession in the U.S. This #NursesWeek, we know that profit-driven technologies & tools will never replace the clinical expertise and human dignity of in-person nursing care. That’s the #PowerofNurses 💪

Nurses don't just treat the illness - they treat the whole patient. This #NationalNursesWeek, we thank our healthcare professionals for keeping our communities healthy, and continue the fight for safe staffing, resources, and accessible, affordable care for all. @afthealthcare.bsky.social

It's tough to learn when you don't feel your best. That's why nurses in our schools are so important. We're excited to celebrate National School Nurse Day today, and to thank all of our healthcare workers in schools for all they do to help students thrive. @afthealthcare.bsky.social

Nurses and healthcare professionals work day in and day out to make sure their patients have everything they need to heal, recover, and thrive. This #NationalNursesWeek, we honor that connection between healthcare provider and patient & thank nurses for all that they do. @afthealthcare.bsky.social

Healthcare workers are nearly 5x more likely to be assaulted at work than the rest of our workforce. On day 2 of #NursesWeek2026, AFT demands Congress pass the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act. ✊ Use the link below to write a letter to your representative

Happy #NursesWeek2026! 🎉 AFT healthcare members are fighting for safe staffing across the country in Congress, state legislatures, and collective bargaining agreements. #safestaffingsaveslives #ThePowerOfNurses #NursesWeek2026 www.congress.gov/bill/119th-c...

Why would a public health leader walk away from his role at the CDC? For Demetre Daskalakis, the choice was clear: He could not be part of an institution where public health was no longer grounded in science and transparency. Read his essay in AFT Health Care ⤵️ www.aft.org/hc/spring202...

Join us TODAY at 7pm est to explore the connection between medical debt and health outcomes, share key findings from AFT’s debt survey and examine what can be done to improve access to affordable, high-quality care. sharemylesson.com/webinars/med...

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Detroit for PIC this year!

On Workers Memorial Day, we honor workers who lost their lives on the job and recommit to the fight for safe workplaces for all. Every worker deserves dignity, protection and the right to come home safe. We remember. We organize. We fight.

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...