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Georgia Teacher Is Killed After Teenagers’ Prank Goes Wrong

Just look at the love that underlies this tragedy….. it’s a terrible tragedy… but this teacher & his wife are angels…. Georgia Teacher Is Killed After Teenagers’ Prank Goes Wrong www.nytimes.com/2026/03/08/u...

Markets drop over oil price fears as analysts warn of $4-a-gallon gas World leaders are scrambling to confront the surging cost of oil, as its fallout also threatens to revive inflation in an array of other products.

This war of choice-leads to this…. Oil and gas prices skyrocket.. and markets tumble

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Oregon bill to regulate ICE agents in hospitals set to become law OREGON — A bill to regulate federal immigration agents' conduct in Oregon hospitals is set to become law after passing the state House and Senate.

Oregon’s Healthcare Without Fear Act is an example of how state legislation can keep communities safe. As Ellie Murray of @oregonnursesassoc.bsky.social says, the bill is important to protect patients’ rights, and it will safeguard workers, too.
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NEWS: U.S. Underestimated Iran’s War Readiness; Hardline Leader Takes Power; New Video Suggests U.S. Missile Strike Near Iranian Girls’ School Good morning everyone.

The understatement of the day- Iran has been preparing for decades for war with America. They are a brutal regime, horrible to their own people but the President needed to understand what he was getting Americans into open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...

@lisaannwalter.bsky.social may not be an AFT member, but she plays one on TV. It was great to have her with us fighting to #FixTier6.

I was so glad to see so many unions there. NYSUT, PEF, UUP, UFT, and so many local unions. And we weren't alone. Firefighters, nurses, public and private works, Tom DiNapoli, Tish James, and Kathy Hochul all showed their support. #FixTier6

If you devote your life to educating the next generation you should be able to retire with dignity and grace. That's why the pension is a promise, but New York broke that promise with Tier 6. This comes down to basic fairness. #FixTier6

What an incredible day in Albany. We had more than 15,000 public workers from all over the state, united to demand that New York #FixTier6.

ICE Detention of Teen Musicians Roils Texas Mariachi Community

Students should be in classrooms, rehearsal rooms and on stages, not in detention centers. The story of these Texas teen mariachi musicians and their family is heartbreaking, and a reminder of why our members keep fighting for their students’ safety. www.nytimes.com/2026/03/08/u...

Trump Wants to ‘Take Over’ Elections. These States Are Prime Targets.

Free and fair elections are the foundation of our democracy. The ongoing fight over Fulton County ballots from the 2020 election is another reminder why protecting election integrity and respecting the rule of law matters so much. www.nytimes.com/2026/03/08/u...

War with Iran spreading economic damage far beyond oil and gas markets The conflict has hit Europe and Asia harder than the United States, with rising shipping costs and energy prices.

Wars don’t just reshape geopolitics. They reshape the global economy and the cost of everyday life. This piece shows how the Iran conflict is already disrupting shipping, air freight and supply chains around the world. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

Trump says he won’t sign any bills into law until SAVE America Act passes President Trump on Sunday threatened to not sign any bills into law until the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act is approved by the Senate, doubling down on his push to change …

This is about limiting who votes….

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Happy #InternationalWomensDay! Today we celebrate the many achievements of women across culture, politics, business and labor, and do our part to lift up the next generation of young women and girls to carry on the progress towards equality and opportunity.

Join me March 22 for our next #AFTBookClub conversation with MacArthur “Genius” Fellow & organizer Cristina Jiménez about her memoir. From undocumented teen to cofounder of @unitedwedream.org, her story shows the power of courage, community & collective action. sharemylesson.com/webinars/aft...

Still photo of a video PSA featuring a group of Epstein survivors advocating for the release of all Epstein files.The video was released on November 16, 2025 by the anti-trafficking group World Without Exploitation.

Today March 8th is
#InternationalWomensDay

Honor the survivors and the victims by demanding that all the #EpsteinFiles are released, unredacted. The predators, especially Epstein’s Best Friend, must be held accountable, in courts of law, and brought to justice !

#WomensRights
#SheShed

On my way to Albany to join NYSUT, UFT, PEF and so many others from across New York. It’s time to #FixTier6!

I didn’t .. oops

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Spring forward.

Did you remember to set clocks ⏰ up?

Gracie Mansion mayhem: Pardoned Jan. 6 rioter’s bigoted protest sparks outrage and violent clashes | amNewYork Fists flew and pepper-spray blew outside of Gracie Mansion on Saturday afternoon as New Yorkers clashed with far-right influencer Jake Lang and his posse,

“Pardoned Jan 6 rioter” bringing that hate to NYC and the Mayor’s home- Jake Lang-your hateful rhetoric and incitement are not welcome here. www.amny.com/news/gracie-...

We just wrapped the 6th of our 7 @aft.org leader meetings, this time in Houston with leaders from across the Southwest Mountain Region. Educators, healthcare workers, higher ed faculty & staff, and public employees came together to plan how we fight for a better life for all.

Are Rising Employee Health Insurance Costs Dampening Wage Growth? - Liberty Street Economics A look at the effect of rising health insurance costs on wage growth using the New York Fed’s February regional business surveys.

Rising health insurance costs are putting pressure on wages. Research shows wage growth could be higher if employer health insurance costs were not rising so quickly.
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Fight for Affordability

Workers deserve to thrive—that’s why we launched Fight for Affordability.
It shouldn’t take everything you’ve got just to cover rent, groceries or a doctor’s visit. We’re taking on junk fees and surprise bills—and fighting for you. aft.org/affordability

United States: American Federation of Teachers mobilises communities across the country to advocate for schools and families As part of its nationwide “Protect Our Kids, Our Families and Our Communities” mobilisation, the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) brought together a broad coalition of educators, parents, and com...

Thank you @eduinternational.bsky.social for highlighting @AFT.org’s March 4 day of action to protect our kids, families and communities. When educators, healthcare workers and communities come together, we can stand up for opportunity, dignity and a better life for all. www.ei-ie.org/en/item/3219...

From Selma to Montgomery: Voting Rights Act 1965 Students will learn about the 1965 marches from Selma to Montgomery during the Civil Rights Movement. They will examine the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and watch clips from the movie Selma.

Today is the 61st anniversary of Bloody Sunday. As we reflect on that history & the 60th anniversary of SCOTUS upholding the Voting Rights Act, help students understand why protecting democracy still matters with this @sharemylesson.bsky.social resource: sharemylesson.com/teaching-res...

Group of Portland Community College students gather to support possible staff strike Music and sonic art students at Portland Community College’s Cascade Campus met Friday night as students brace for their program to be cut due to budget reductions.

Students at Portland Community College are standing with their educators & school staff in the fight against budget cuts. www.kptv.com/video/2026/0...

People of faith have long stood with workers in the fight for dignity, fair wages and justice. In this video, Christian faith leaders explain why protecting workers and standing up to exploitation isn’t just economic or political. It’s a moral calling. bsky.app/profile/aft....

While AFT leaders were gathered in Houston, we took a moment to show solidarity with the members of the AFT’s Overseas Federation of Teachers, including those in Bahrain who support military families every day. Keeping our members and the families they serve safe remains our priority.

Why Target is at the Center of an ICE-Out Campaign in Minnesota - Workday Magazine ICE Out of MN, a coalition of unions, worker centers, and community organizations, is putting pressure on Minnesota’s corporations that stayed silent as thousands of federal immigration agents wreaked...

Great interview on why boycott Target. workdaymagazine.org/why-target-i...

Have questions about what to do next? Come to our next AFT student debt clinic March 12. www.aft.org/pslf