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This Public Schools Week, I’m grateful for the people who show up for students every day and make schools places where young people can grow and thrive. Strong public schools are built through real support, partnership and investment. www.publicschoolproud.org
#PSW26 #PublicSchoolProud

The SAVE America act would make it harder for us to vote.

Congress should make it easier for working people’s voices to be heard, not silencing them. They must reject this voter suppression bill.

Trump, seeking executive power over elections, is urged to declare emergency Activists who say they are in coordination with the White House are circulating a draft executive order that would unlock extraordinary presidential power over voting.

The emergency? The President has been told by his pollsters he will lose if its a free and fair election… www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

Trump Leans on Congress to Address His False Claims of Voter Fraud

The SAVE America Act would silence the voices of working people who don’t have passports or can’t afford fancy international vacations.

Congress must protect our right to vote and stop this voter suppression scam.

Have you made your plan to join us on March 4 yet?

Next Wednesday, we'll be taking action across the country to protect our kids, our families, and our communities - and to fight for a better life for all.

Scan the QR code below to learn more, or visit www.aft.org/protect-our-....

Minnesota Nice Isn’t Gone—It Just Looks Different Now How educators and communities are responding to ICE activity in Minnesota schools.

"I want to be honest with you about something: What is happening in Minnesota right now is far worse than what the national news headlines capture."

-Kelly Carmichael Booz, Director of Share My Lesson at the AFT

Letter carriers make sure that no matter where we are, our mail gets delivered on time.

America’s unions stand in solidarity with the 200,000+ @lettercarriers.bsky.social members in their fight for a contract with fair pay, improved staffing and more ✊

Congrats to AFT member Jen Mazzocco for winning more than 81% of the vote in yesterday's special election for a seat in the state House! www.wesa.fm/politics-gov...

While the rich get richer, our members are drowning in debt. The AFT launched the "Fight for Affordability" campaign to provide resources, financial foundations, and a pathway to fight back against this affordability crisis. Get the tools you need right now at aft.org/affordability

No matter what President Trump says, ICE on our streets does not make anyone safer.

Our elected officials must demand an end to the lawless cruelty enacted by federal agents.

@aftpa.bsky.social offers our sincerest congratulations to our member, Jen Mazzocco, on her hard-fought election victory. Jen has been an invaluable member of AFTPA for many years, and we were proud to support her candidacy for the General Assembly. @aft.org

The Legacy of Jesse Jackson Explore the legacy of Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader and presidential candidate, and his impact on voting rights, economic justice, and U.S. politics.

Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died peacefully on February 17 at the age of 84, helped shape modern civil rights and political activism. Explore his legacy in voting rights, economic justice, and national politics through these @sharemylesson.bsky.social resources ⤵️
sharemylesson.com/todays-news-...

PFT members show off signs in protest of the School District of Philadelphia's plan to close Harding Middle School. 20 public schools are slated for closure in a massive overhaul of the District.

A smiling child and daughter of a PFT staff representative wears a PFT t-shirt under a sign reading SAVE OUR HAWKS

A PFT member holds up a sign that reads HELP OUR HAWKS TO KEEP SOARING!

PFT members show off signs in protest of the School District of Philadelphia's plan to close Harding Middle School. 20 public schools are slated for closure in a massive overhaul of the District.

Our members spent their weekend fighting to keep cherished public schools open! Thank you to the educators, families, and neighbors who are advocating for our students and communities ❤️💪🏽 #PhlEd #SaveOurSchools #FixDontClose #HardingHawks

Understanding MAGA's anti-voter agenda: 'Carefully crafted to exclude certain groups' Right now, President Trump and some Republicans in Congress are pushing the SAVE Act, which would tightly restrict voting access. It’s part of a broader strategy of undermining public access to and tr...

On @velshimsnow.bsky.social, @mawaldman.bsky.social
explains that the SAVE Act is "very, very carefully crafted to exclude certain groups." That includes voters of color, younger voters, married women who have changed their names, and more.

YouTube video by AFT The Cost of Living is Crushing. We're Fighting Back.

Over 7,500 members told us about the financial hardship they face, and the stories are heart-wrenching.

That’s why we launched the "Fight for Affordability" campaign to help you tackle debt and get ahead. Learn about the campaign, our latest union victories, & more. @rweingarten.bsky.social

Black History Month at the AFT From our very beginning, the AFT has prided itself on our dedication to civil rights, social justice and a more equal United States. From helping fund the March on Washington, where Dr. Martin Luther ...

As America marks its 250th anniversary, #BlackHistoryMonth offers an opportunity to reflect honestly on the nation's origins and work required to make our democracy strongest—where many voices are included and many communities are empowered. Explore AFT's resource page ⤵️
www.aft.org/black-histor...

Warning issued over student loan "tax bomb" Some borrowers could fax substantial tax bills on their forgiven student loans.

Student loan borrowers could get hit with a massive “tax bomb” just for having debt forgiven. That’s not relief — it’s a trap. Lawmakers must act to protect working people from surprise tax bills on canceled debt. #StudentLoans #DebtRelief #ProtectBorrowers 💸📚 www.newsweek.com/warning-stud...

Workers’ resolve drives increase in unionization in 2025 In 2025, 16.5 million workers in the United States were represented by a union—an increase of 463,000 from 2024 and the highest number of unionized workers in the U.S. in 16 years. These 16.5 million ...

Nearly *half a million more U.S. workers* were represented by a union in 2025 than 2024.

In a time of fear, and uncertainty, working people want greater agency in the workplace and in making policy that shapes their lives.

@hshierholz.bsky.social, @cmcnich.bsky.social & Margaret Poydock's latest

When working people come together and fight for better working conditions and our fair share, we can create an economy that works for us, not greedy billionaires and giant corporations.

That’s why it’s #BetterInAUnion.

Fight for Affordability

Working people are being crushed by soaring costs. That's why today AFT is launching our Fight for Affordability campaign—providing resources like a debt navigator tool, how-to videos, and live debt clinics to help members deal with the costs weighing down their families.
www.aft.org/fight-for-af...

Workers’ resolve drives increase in unionization in 2025 In 2025, 16.5 million workers in the United States were represented by a union—an increase of 463,000 from 2024 and the highest number of unionized workers in the U.S. in 16 years. These 16.5 million ...

Union membership grew by nearly half a million last year—including tens of thousands of educators and healthcare workers who joined AFT to win better wages, stronger benefits, and safer, more dignified working conditions. That’s the power of a union. #ProtectWorkers #1u www.epi.org/publication/...

Resources to teach about Lunar New Year!

BREAKING: The Department of Education has ended its directive that attempted to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in schools nationwide.

This is a victory for academic freedom and education equity.

"KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: RECORDING FEDERAL AGENTS IN PUBLIC. You have the right to photograph or film anything in plain view, including federal buildings and law enforcement, so long as you aren't trespassing or violating a lawful order.If you're not under arrest, law enforcement needs a warrant to confiscate or search your device.If you're arrested, officers still need a warrant to search your device's contents.The government may never lawfully delete your photos or videos.While the Constitution protects your right to record and helps you defend against unjustified retaliation or arrest, the exercise of this right can still carry risks. ACLU."

The First Amendment protects your right to record government officials performing their duties in public.

This applies to ICE agents, police, FBI, National Guard troops, and any other government officials.

Learn more at aclu.org/kyr_record-

Ramadan Mubarak to all who observe from President @wgcoleman.bsky.social and the entire AFTPA Executive Council. We’re wishing you a month filled with reflection, peace, generosity, and light.

Tips from public employees on mobilizing members When the president of Colorado WINS learned that the president of the United States might be targeting Denver next in his anti-immigration campaign of terror, she knew how she’d begin to mobilize. One...

Looking for tips on ways to better mobilize your members? Check out these tips from AFT Public Employees program and policy council leaders ⤵️
www.aft.org/news/tips-pu...

Rest in power, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr.

Statement by AFT Officers on the Passing of the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. WASHINGTON—AFT President Randi Weingarten, Secretary-Treasurer Fedrick Ingram and Executive Vice President Evelyn DeJesus issued the following statement on the passing of civil rights leader and the f...

AFT officers remember "titan of justice" Rev. Jesse Jackson in new statement:

"For decades, the AFT stood shoulder to shoulder with him. He walked our picket lines and lifted up our members, knowing that labor rights and civil rights are inseparable."
www.aft.org/press-releas...

Jesse Jackson 1941-2026 A photo of Jackson in his later years wearing a Rainbow/PUSH Coalition pin.

The US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, a pioneer of progressive Democratic politics, close ally of Martin Luther King Jr, and two-time candidate for the presidential nomination, has died at 84.

See his life in pictures: bit.ly/3OxOT3f