The Texas AFL-CIO is hosting a FREE Citizenship Clinic in Houston on Saturday, March 28.
Union and community members who attend will get free assistance with their naturalization application!
RSVP here: bit.ly/htxnatz
So proud to rally for Rep Gina Hinojosa with our union brothers and sisters and our Houston ISD parents in the fight for our schools. The future of HISD and all Texas schools depend on this race. They depend on us to show up and vote for candidates who support public education @texasaft.org @aft.org
Join labor union partners for a powerful evening of solidarity, energy, and action as we bring working families together from across our region.
We’re excited to welcome Gina Hinojosa, who is running for Governor of Texas.
👉 RSVP here: www.mobilize.us/texasaft/eve...
If you haven’t already voted, tomorrow is your last day to make your voice heard in the primaries!
Print your ballot to make voting easier for you when you enter the polls.
➡️ Make your plan tonight
➡️ Find your voting location and sample ballot here: harrisvotes.com
Statement on Proposed HISD School Closures
More information on how Houston ISD school closures will impact our students. Ross Elementary students are now looking at a 40+ minute walk over a dangerous overpass or 4 active railroad tracks. @texasaft.org @aft.org @houstoncvpe.bsky.social
F. Mike Miles sent his “Destination Transformation” out-of-state visitors to visit Scarborough High School this morning, and this is what they saw at the entrance… wait for it… 😂
Last year’s “Destination Transformation” came with a price tag of $20,000. How much this year? @texasaft.org
Join us tomorrow (Wednesday) night for our “Teachers for Abbie” phonebank!
Sign up today: bit.ly/TeachersforAbbie
Tonight’s TES Training has been canceled. Please stay tuned for some of our other upcoming events where you can connect with your fellow colleagues.
The HISD Board of Managers is expected to consider the closures at a special February 26 meeting scheduled to be held at 4400 W. 18th St. at 5:00 PM.
If you would like to email the Board of Managers about how the closures will impact you, their email addresses are listed below:
HISD Board of Managers: Richard.Campo@houstonisd.org, Angela.Flowers@houstonisd.org, Paula.Mendoza@houstonisd.org, Michelle.Arnold@houstonisd.org, Edgar.Colon@houstonisd.org, Janette.GarzaLindner@houstonisd.org, Marty.Goossen@houstonisd.org, Lauren.Gore@houstonisd.org, Marcos.Rosales@houstonisd.org
➡️ Most closures will force students to traverse the High Injury Network to get to their new campus. The High Injury Network (HIN) represents 9% of Houston streets but accounts for 58% of traffic deaths and serious injuries, represented as bold blue lines.
Here are just a few ways our students will be impacted by the proposed Houston ISD school closures:
➡️ Every closure is in a qualified low income tract (green)
➡️ Many closures will force students to cross active rail lines
Link to full map: arcg.is/CXeye2
@texasaft.org @aft.org
Please consider block walking tomorrow or next Saturday!
#unionstrong
📣 HFT Members 📣
We have two opportunities for you to attend a Representative Assembly Meeting this week. RA meetings encompass issues impacting HFT members.
RSVP Here (choose one): bit.ly/HFTActionCen...
Not a member yet? Join HFT today! hft2415.org/join-hft/
Houston ISD students, parents, and community members at this week’s school board meeting read Valentines from HISD educators and wished them Happy Valentine’s Day! You are loved and appreciated ♥️ @texasaft.org @aft.org
While we do not have an elected School Board who can vote for policies that support educators and our students, we do have many other elected officials who continue to speak up for us. Happy Valentine’s Day! @texasaft.org @aft.org
Happy Valentine’s Day from HFT! We had a great time celebrating with you and dreaming about a Houston ISD we can love when we get our district back from out of state control. Sending love to you and your families today 💓
Due to staff training and President’s Day, the HFT office will be closed Friday, February 13 and Monday, February 16. If you need assistance, please call 713.623.8891 and leave a voicemail. We will return your call when we re-open. Thank you for your patience.
We have some great events coming up! We’d love to see you there.
For more info & to RSVP, please visit bit.ly/HFTActionCen...
Some events are open to HFT members only. Not a member yet? Join today! The deadline to join HFT is April 1, 2026.
hft2415.org/join-hft/
Wow!
#Epstein
#EpsteinFiles
Thank you so much to all of our members who attended the @texasaft.org Regional Leadership Conference last weekend. You shared powerful experiences and grew our solidarity with our state union leaders. Your hard work and strength are what keep HFT going. It does not go unnoticed. @aft.org
Save the date for our HFT General Membership Meeting! 🌟 Tuesday, March 3 at 5:30 PM 🌟
Nominations for HFT Executive Board members will be accepted on the floor.
Link to RSVP: actionnetwork.org/events/hft-g...
Not a member yet? Join today! hft2415.org/join-hft/
All HISD employees who are not administrators are invited to our Happy Hour at HFT this Friday, February 6 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM! Bring your coworkers and friends for snacks and drinks. You don't have to be a member of HFT to attend.
RSVP here:
actionnetwork.org/events/hft-v...
HFT Members - you should have received an updated timeline on our teacher pay raise lawsuit yesterday. If you didn’t receive it, please check your spam or junk mail.
If you still don’t see it, email jheiner@hft2415.org and we’ll get it to you
Not a member yet? Join HFT today! hft2415.org/join-hft/
Celebrating Black History Month by honoring the history, culture, and contributions that shape our classrooms every day—and supporting educators in teaching it well. ✊🏾📚
Teachers, if you need lesson resources, we have Black History Month lesson plans on ShareMyLesson.com!
Mike Miles can’t maintain HVAC in schools and refuses to give state-funded teacher pay raises, but there is always room in the budget to give his overstaffed, overpaid cabinet more cash.
Gift Link:
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