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Randi Weingarten πŸ–‡οΈπŸ“šβœŠπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

@rweingarten.bsky.social

AFT President. Teacher. Unionist. Fighting for a better life for children, families & communities through educ & eco opportunity, fairness & freedom & democracy Wife of Sharon Kleinbaum.

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GREAT NEWS: In yet another Democratic upset, Alex Holladay has defeated his Republican opponent in the special election to represent Arkansas’s House District 70.

This is a flip from πŸ”΄ to πŸ”΅.

04.03.2026 04:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1734    πŸ” 415    πŸ’¬ 25    πŸ“Œ 13
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The Feds Targeted Charlotte. Now a Local Democrat Who Helped ICE Faces Voters. - Bolts North Carolina lawmaker Carla Cunningham voted to mandate compliance with ICE, and derided immigrants on the House floor. The Democrat faces an intense March primary.

JUST IN: North Carolina's Dem lawmaker Carla Cunningham gave the GOP the decisive vote to pass a law forcing police to comply with ICE. She said "all cultures are not equal."

She just lost reelection BIG in the Dem primary to a progressive pastor & activist, Rodney Sadler. 70% to 22%!

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04.03.2026 04:03 β€” πŸ‘ 3663    πŸ” 948    πŸ’¬ 87    πŸ“Œ 168

Evidently there is a ballot board that will make the decisions about whether the votes after 7 pm count. The source: Dallas county Republican Party nixed county voting places, as opposed to precinct voting. People didnt know where to vote, as precincts where not updated after the maps were changed.

04.03.2026 03:51 β€” πŸ‘ 37    πŸ” 19    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank God you did.

04.03.2026 03:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is the issue- why does Paxton care that the lower court tried to address the confusion… over where people were supposed to vote in a democracy primary.. why would he try to stop it.

04.03.2026 03:39 β€” πŸ‘ 59    πŸ” 17    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 1

It’s the AG- Paxton that went into court….

04.03.2026 03:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
I just left a classified briefing with the Trump Admin about the war in Iran.
YouTube video by Senator Elizabeth Warren I just left a classified briefing with the Trump Admin about the war in Iran.

I just left a classified briefing with the Trump Administration about the war in Iran.

I was worried before, but I’m more worried now.

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Wow!! Paxton - who is a candidate for the same Senate race, as Crockett, just got the Texas Supreme Court to pause the extension of time for Democratic voters to vote in Dallas, an extension a lower court granted for 2 hours because of confusion all day. Paxton clearly wants to make trouble.

04.03.2026 03:26 β€” πŸ‘ 329    πŸ” 132    πŸ’¬ 31    πŸ“Œ 5
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It’s wild to see her go harder on Trump than 99% of the Democratic Party.

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Congratulations @roycoopernc.bsky.social

04.03.2026 02:03 β€” πŸ‘ 172    πŸ” 21    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Every worker should have a voice on the job. We stand with @FloridaEA.bsky.social and demand that FL lawmakers vote NO on SB 1296. bsky.app/profile/flor...

04.03.2026 00:17 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Reality of cuts to UConn research funds emerges. β€˜There’s justΒ this aura of awfulness’: professor. In addition to funding availability,Β the federal government has limited the ability of researchers toΒ receive reimbursement forΒ indirect costs.

Exactly. We already know that #HigherEdBenefitsEveryone - our colleges & universities create opportunities through education and perform important research to treat & cure disease. Cutting funding to higher education & research is detrimental to all @aftconnecticut www.courant.com/2026/02/28/r...

04.03.2026 00:14 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A New Promise of Work - National Skills Coalition Advocating for modern higher education policies to ensure equitable college access, completion, and connection to quality careers that lead to economic mobilityβ€”and help businesses thrive by training ...

I’m looking forward to serving on this @skillscoalition National Skills Coalition Promise of Work council to help ensure that every student has access to meaningful opportunities that lead to economic security and purpose. nationalskillscoalition.org/campaigns/a-...

04.03.2026 00:13 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Immigration Americans know that our strength has always been built on the simple notion that America is a place where many become one. The AFT, as the representative of those who teach and care for our next gener...

For our members facing the challenges of ICE's assault on our communities, AFT has resources to stay safe and know your rights.
www.aft.org/our-communit...

04.03.2026 00:12 β€” πŸ‘ 37    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Minnesota educators Job and Kristen were on Capitol Hill today as Secretary Noem testified in the Senate. I thanked them for their courage to bear witness to the chaos ICE has brought to their classrooms. I'm proud of our members who have gone above and beyond to keep their students safe.

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AB 1955, the SAFETY Act, protects students’ dignity and allows them to come out on their own terms. We stand with the @cftunion.bsky.social and @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov in fighting to keep schools safe and welcoming for every child. bsky.app/profile/cftu...

04.03.2026 00:11 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Forcing educators to β€œout” students breaks trust, undermines our duty of care and can put kids at real risk. Student safety isn’t political, it’s foundational to learning. thehill.com/regulation/c...

04.03.2026 00:10 β€” πŸ‘ 33    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Education Department loses appeal on mental health grant cancellation The decision kept a lower court’s injunction in place,Β meaning the agency has to make new decisions on discontinued grants.

This is a win for students. The Education Department’s attempt to cancel nearly $1B in school-based mental health grants has been BLOCKED. Students’ mental health isn’t political. It’s essential. www.k12dive.com/news/educati...

04.03.2026 00:09 β€” πŸ‘ 51    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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America’s teachers are working two jobs and barely getting by | CNN Business Ashley loves her day job teaching math, reading and science to fifth-graders in Washington. But like many other teachers, Ashley relies on a side hustle or two to get by.

Educators are being squeezed as pay falls behind rising costs. When educators are priced out of the communities they serve, students lose stability and experience. It’s time for serious investment in public schools. www.cnn.com/2026/03/02/b...

04.03.2026 00:07 β€” πŸ‘ 67    πŸ” 25    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Lincoln County Schools spotlight Career Tech Education month Lincoln County Schools observed Career Technical Education month during February. CTE teachers at each high school encouraged their students to participate in job shadowing. Students were to choose a ...

CTE is a powerful investment in our nation’s future. This hands-on learning boosts graduation rates and offers students opportunities to earn industry certifications and college credit along the way. www.lincolntimesnews.com/news/lincoln...

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The Trump Admin. Says It Supports Career-Tech. Ed. It Canceled CTE Grants Anyway Nineteen projectsβ€”many in rural areasβ€”lost funding that was helping students prepare for college and careers.

If the Trump administration claims to care about career and technical education, why are they cutting grants? We need to invest in relevant, engaging educational opportunities for students. www.edweek.org/policy-polit...

03.03.2026 20:07 β€” πŸ‘ 41    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2

These servicemembers lost their lives while serving their country. We disagree with the president’s war on Iran–and I am praying for peace.
thehill.com/policy/defen...

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Additional Plaintiffs Join Challenge to Save Full Service Community Schools Program Washington, D.C. – A coalition of educators, school districts, and nonprofit groups have united to challenge the unlawful discontinuation…

Community schools increase achievement, boost graduation and help close gaps. These grants were illegally terminated and targeted because of viewpoint. That’s why the @aft.org and our partners are fighting back to protect students and families. democracyforward.org/news/press-r...

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On March 4, @aft.org members across the country are taking action to protect our kids, our families & our communities. Life is getting harder for too many people, with rising costs, cuts to schools + healthcare, and fear in places that should be safe. Join us: go.aft.org/ProtectOurCommunities

03.03.2026 20:01 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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AFT sues over federal rule targeting immigrant drivers Together with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees and two individual truck drivers, the AFT has filed a federal lawsuit challenging a Trump administration rule that would ...

The administration's rule targeting qualified immigrant drivers unjustly strips these workers of their livelihoods and worsens driver staffing shortages. We're taking legal action to protect our members and stop this discriminatory rule.
www.aft.org/news/aft-sue...

03.03.2026 19:56 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A special report on a state bill that puts a bullseye on public sector unions | Facing South Florida
YouTube video by CBS Miami A special report on a state bill that puts a bullseye on public sector unions | Facing South Florida

Important report

What Freedom Foundation trying to do to kill workers rights and vouces in Florida. youtu.be/NZGOAyODdHo

03.03.2026 19:54 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜Every day Trump is pushing to pit working people against each other’ - Workers Revolutionary Party TRUMP’S rosy picture is disconnected from workers’ reality, the AFL-CIO trade union federation says. Tuesday’s statement from AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler on President Trump’s State of the Union addre...

SOTU made clear: Trump may be a master of theater, but he lacks empathy and unity.
@lizshuler.bsky.social @aflcio.org are pushing back on policies that raise costs, weaken workers’ rights, and divide working people. wrp.org.uk/features/eve...

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When ICE Detained a Student, His Community Stood Up
YouTube video by AFT When ICE Detained a Student, His Community Stood Up

Last year, AFT highlighted the incredible courage and determination of the ELLIS Prep Academy community to bring Dylan Lopez Contreras home to his family and friends.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGpY...

03.03.2026 19:52 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ICE has detained this high schooler for 10 months. Here’s what he and his classmates want you to know Dylan Lopez Contreras, a student at Ellis Prep academy, was taken by ICE in May. The Guardian invited him and five of his classmates to share their lives and dreams

Students should be able to learn without fear that they could be the next one in their classroom to be taken by masked agents.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

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3 Steps to DEFEAT Insurance Denials (Don't pay until you watch this!). You are not alone. The AFT is fighting for affordability and healthcare access for everyone. bsky.app/profile/aft....

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