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Portland-Area Lab Workers Win First Labor Deal The tentative contract comes after doctors, patients and staff raises concerns over North Carolina-based Labcorp’s acquisition of several area labs.

Congratulations to nearly 500 lab workers represented by @ofnhp.bsky.social for winning a first contract with Labcorp! When healthcare workers stand together, they win better pay, protections and respect. www.wweek.com/news/health/...

I spent time w/ Kristen last week in Detroit where I heard firsthand stories of the fear her students are facing and the challenge of making students feel safe at school. I'm so grateful to educators like her for their courageous work.

“I was the last person in the US that he knew”: Teachers face the deportation crackdown taking students away | CNN Politics Many teachers across the country are finding themselves taking on roles far beyond the bounds of school to support students, undocumented or otherwise, facing immigration challenges.

Kristen is doing heroic work to help her students detained by ICE—counseling them, offering legal advice and checking in regularly to share comfort and support. Our members are going above and beyond what's expected of them in the classroom to keep their students safe.
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Worms in food, poor medical care, lights on 24/7: Families tell of life in Texas detention center When ICE officers in Minneapolis detained a 5-year-old boy and his father last month and sent them to a Texas detention center, many Americans were alarmed.

We also already know that many children in Texas are being detained in crowded, unsanitary conditions and denied proper medical care and food. Not only is this leaving young people physically worse off, it’s putting them in mental distress too. apnews.com/article/chil...

ICE confirms a measles outbreak in the nation's largest detention facility in Texas The agency said it's closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with public health authorities while the facility has been closed to visitors and attorneys.

Measles is spreading in Texas, as families are being crammed into detention centers with inadequate care. Not only is this inhumane treatment of detained people, but it puts the communities around the detention center at risk of catching measles too. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

School closures have divided Philadelphia education officials. Here’s what unites them. There’s a school closure debate raging in Philadelphia. But the district’s funding problems seem to be the one thing everyone can agree on.

100%, @artsteinberg-pft.bsky.social. It's Pennsylvania's job to equitably and fairly fund public schools so every student has opportunities and pathways to a better life. @pft.org. www.chalkbeat.org/philadelphia...

From Classroom To Career: The Power Of CTE – Folsom Times If you’ve ever wondered how schools can better connect classroom learning to real-world careers, Career Technical Education, often called CTE, offers a

At FCUSD, Career and Technical Education goes beyond a set of courses. It introduces diverse learners to real career paths before they graduate, making it a vital part of public education that sets our students up for long term success. folsomtimes.com/from-classro...

While the President may not be concerned anout rising prices, fair wages, and the right to a voice in our govt and at work, we are. We are focused on the next massive, coalition-led No Kings day of action. Join us on March 28: go.aft.org/nokings

The average American teacher makes $72,000, but one in three are so broke they’re taking on side hustles like Uber driving | Fortune Teaching is seen as an AI-proof career by Gen Z—but with the American Dream becoming more out of reach, educators have turned to second jobs to make ends meet.

Too many educators are taking on extra work just to make ends meet. Our recent survey of 7,500+ members underscores the strain: over half of educators say they’re just getting by & nearly 1 in 3 works a second job to cover basic costs. They deserve far better. fortune.com/2026/03/04/t...

Tariffs, Tax Cuts & Trouble for Republicans

Battleground voters say costs are rising — and they expect action.
75% say their costs increased over the past year, with many pointing to tariffs as a key driver. Americans believe Congress has the power to lower these costs. navigatorresearch.org/tariffs-tax-...

We demand de-escalation, transparency and accountability from the Department of Homeland Security The federal government is supposed to protect, not endanger, Americans. However, the Department of Homeland Security is imperiling the basic rights of all people in this country. Immigration enforcem...

Tell your lawmakers to demand that Congress take action to reform ICE and DHS now ⤵️
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Trump removes DHS Secretary Kristi Noem after controversial tenure President Donald Trump announced the decision on social media and said Noem would be replaced with Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.).

The problem at DHS is not just personnel, it's policy. I hope that new leadership means de-escalation, transparency and accountability in ICE operations that our communities deserve.
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Improving Student Achievement: What Red And Blue States Are Doing Right Red states like Mississippi and Louisiana have been praised for education gains but the clearest path to improving student achievement draws lessons from both sides of the aisle.

Great piece from Linda Darling-Hammond highlighting what states across the country are doing right to improve student achievement. The bottom line: if we want stronger public schools, we should look at what’s working and build on it. www.forbes.com/sites/lindad...

The Childhood Index A data-driven, state-by-state scorecard showing where kids are thriving—and where they're not—across both online and offline environments.

Kids deserve technology that supports learning, well-being and real childhoods. The Childhood Index encourages states to step up with smart policies like Kids Code so children and families are protected in the digital world. Learn more: www.childhoodindex.org

Exclusive: New York, Utah lead nation in protecting children's mental wellbeing "Right now, a kid's chance at flourishing depends on their zip code," the Anxious Generation Movement said.

What if states competed to have the best policies for kids and technology instead of the biggest subsidies for billionaires? The new Childhood Index challenges governors to lead on stronger protections for kids online and healthier digital environments. www.axios.com/2026/03/04/c...

When ICE came, Minneapolis created underground health networks. Should other cities? 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.

Minnesota medical systems have reported up to 60% cancellations and no-shows since ICE came to town. Families are afraid to get the care they need, and our healthcare workers are put on the frontlines of ICE's cruelty and chaos. Healthcare centers must be ICE-free.
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‘It's far too common’: Push for hospital safety continues after deadly emergency room shooting at Aurora Sinai MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A 40-year-old man is dead after he was shot in the Aurora Sinai emergency room early Monday morning.Christopher Robinson died Monday afternoon.A 38-year-old victim was also shot

Hospital shootings are rising, threatening patients and staff. Three people died in hospital shootings this week in Milwaukee, WI and Homewood, AL. Hospitals must work with frontline healthcare staff on effective programs to prevent workplace violence. cbs58.com/news/its-far...

CT high school students argue for increase in ECS funding formula Students from across CT urged lawmakers to act on two bills that would increase the Education Cost Sharing grant formula that funds schools.

Students shouldn't have to beg their states to fund their schools. Lawmakers must invest in public education so that kids have everything they need to learn. @aftct.bsky.social ctmirror.org/2026/03/04/c...

If you're a military veteran at risk of foreclosure, NPR wants to hear from you Last year the VA abruptly ended the only low-interest, affordable loan modification option for thousands of vets who are behind on their mortgages. If you're a veteran who's been struggling because of...

After serving our country, no veteran should lose their home because of red tape. Gaps in COVID forbearance protections have left some veterans facing foreclosure. We owe them better. www.npr.org/2023/11/10/1...

‘What is the point?’: Conservatives spar over Education Department breakup Conservatives are clashing over President Donald Trump’s sprint to dismantle the Education Department amid the effort’s early stumbles.

The federal government claims to support CTE—while slashing grants and gutting career pathways. These actions are reckless and leaves students and workers paying the price. www.politico.com/newsletters/...

Great video from the #March4Communities event in Culver City, CA! @cftunion.bsky.social members were joined by their students in the fight for the schools & resources our communities need. As one student said: "when you cut teachers...you're hurting the students." www.foxla.com/video/fmc-i9...

March 4 showed what’s possible when people come together. Educators, healthcare workers, parents, students & community members standing side by side to protect our kids, our families & our communities. Thanks to all who joined us. Next up No Kings on March 28! bsky.app/profile/aft....

Democrat’s plan would eliminate federal income taxes for half of U.S. workers Sen. Chris Van Hollen’s tax relief plan could benefit tens of millions of middle-class workers, with a focus on those making at or below a living wage.

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.
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CNN: Approval for President Trump's East Wing ballroom project – from a government commission that oversees planning for federal buildings and land in the nation's capital – is delayed after it received over 32,000 comments from the public overwhelmingly opposing the construction.

Trump Administration Live Updates: President Ousts Noem as Homeland Security Secretary

Noem was awful. Americans have been less secure due to her cruelty, corruption & incompetence —glad even the president now sees she must go. Let’s hope things truly improve. www.nytimes.com/live/2026/03...

Just so fucking crazy. And so wrong. So Ron Johnson, just completely ignore the Constitution and the law? Leave it all up to one person? So…let’s just have a King?

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!
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Thank you! We love our City Union of Baltimore Local 800 members!
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