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We call for the immediate investigation and prosecution of the ICE officers involved in the killing today in Minneapolis. We call for the immediate withdrawal of ICE from Minnesota and the end of ICE terror in California and across the country.

Prosecute the killers. Stop the terror. Abolish ICE.

A major coalition is launching a general strike in Minnesota tomorrow, aimed at pushing out ICE.

It includes:

-Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1005
-The MN AFL-CIO
-SEIU Local 26
-UNITE HERE Local 17
-CWA Local 7250
-Saint Paul and Minneapolis Federations of Educators
-Faith leaders

And more. 🧵

Check out this article from our latest edition of CFT United!

The CFT stands in solidarity with our communities who are under attack in this country; the CFT stands in solidarity with our union siblings who are showing up against fascism; and the CFT will continue to stand against the unlawful acts of the Trump administration.

Overview of the Governor’s January Proposals for the 2026-27 State Budget Legislative Update

Overview of the Governor’s January Proposals for the 2026-27 State Budget www.cft.org/post/governo...

BFT members from BHS, Longfellow Middle School, Cragmont, Malcolm X, BAM and Washington Elementary School asked businesses to put up a poster showing support for BFT Educators. Keep a look out for a team of BFT members across Berkeley. "Stand with Berkeley Educators!" @cftunion.bsky.social @aft.org

The heart of San Francisco educators At United Educators of San Francisco, members care about the usual union issues: salaries, benefits and working conditions. But the real heart of the organization is elsewhere, building strong schools...

At United Educators of San Francisco, members care about usual union issues: salaries, benefits & working conditions. But the heart of the org is supporting kids & their families however is most needed. Read how they're working w/unhoused families & immigrant communities⤵️
www.aft.org/news/heart-s...

Tell Congress: Keep ICE Out of Schools This week, we witnessed unconscionable acts of violence by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in Minnesota—including the murder of Renee Nicole Good, the handcuffing of school staff, th...

Take action! Tell Congress to keep ICE out of our schools

actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...

Martin Luther King Jr.: Understanding a Life and Legacy Explore free, engaging Martin Luther King Jr activities, lesson plans and resources to share with your prek-12 students from Share My Lesson.

Education was central to Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision of a just, more inclusive democracy. Ahead of MLK Day, check out @sharemylesson.bsky.social's free lessons and activities exploring King's life, legacy and lasting impact on the Civil Rights Movement ⤵️
sharemylesson.com/collections/...

Read CFT's full response to Governor Newsom's January budget proposal here: www.cft.org/news-release/cft-responds-governor-newsoms-january-budget-proposal

House passes extension of the ACA tax credits! This is great news for working families across the country.

Now onto the Senate ➡️

Congress is voting on whether or not to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits for another 3 years, helping working families afford the care they need.

Please take 5 minutes to call your representative at (218) 453-8077 and tell them: Extend the ACA tax credits. #HealthcareHeist

CFT President Jeff Freitas on the murder of an innocent bystander by an ICE agent earlier today in Minneapolis.

In November of 2025, CFT called on ICE to be abolished.

Read CFT's resolution here: www.cft.org/resolution/abolish-ice-and-end-militarization-our-communities

Texas Is Sued Over Investigations Into Teachers’ Speech After Charlie Kirk’s Death

📢 Free speech is free speech. Educators across Texas have been retaliated against for constitutionally protected speech that had no bearing on job performance and no impact on their classrooms.

Read more about our lawsuit against TEA in the New York Times article below 👇

‘Terminated on a Whim’: The AFT Sues Trump’s Ed. Dept. Over Funding Cuts The AFT and a Chicago-area nonprofit argue the cuts happened without following required procedures.

We’re suing. This administration says it's concerned about student achievement and attendance, so why terminate a program that boosts both?
www.edweek.org/policy-polit...

YouTube video by AFT Fighting for a Better Life for All!

VIDEO: From battling budget cuts to securing fair contracts to protecting healthcare and fighting for affordability, AFT members have shown the world what resilience looks like.

We are building a movement that fights for the promise of America—for every student, every patient, and every worker.

Court Blocks Trump’s Attempt to Gain Leverage and Political Control Over University of California System - Democracy Forward

This order is a major win for students & academic freedom. The Trump–Vance admin tried to strong-arm the UC system and its faculty and staff into giving up their free speech rights — and they were stopped. Proud that AFT was part of the coalition that stood up
democracyforward.org/updates/cour...

CFT mourns the passing of @pft1603 member, Laney College Athletic Director, John Beam.

STATEMENT: CFT President Jeff Freitas on Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi announcing retirement in 2027

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👏Our CA locals supported Prop 50's temporary changes to congressional district maps. This is a repudiation of the president’s cruel, chaotic, corrupt agenda that made working people’s lives harder. It is also a reaffirmation of hope & opportunity in the face of fear & despair. @cftunion.bsky.social

We did it, California!

Read the statement from CFT President Jeff Freitas:

The Trump-Vance administration's new rule could deny teachers, nurses, social workers, & nonprofit staff the #PSLF they were promised...if their employer works on issues Trump doesn't like.

This is a political purge, & it's illegal. @borrowerjustice.bsky.social www.aft.org/press-releas...

AFT Student Debt Clinic

Have questions about your student debt? AFT is hosting a virtual student debt clinic tomorrow, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m. EDT to help members navigate their debt. Learn more about PSLF, income-driven repayment plans, how the latest news affects these programs and ways to save.
web.cvent.com/event/44eafa...

Some Student Loan Forgiveness Blocked By Trump Administration Resumes: What To Know The American Federation of Teachers sued, saying blocking student loan holders from programs violated mandates in borrowers' loan terms.

For years, AFT has fought for student loan borrowers to get the student loan forgiveness they've earned. When the Trump administration failed to deliver on this promise, we took them to court -and won. patch.com/us/across-am...

Take a little trip to the polls and vote YES on Prop 50!

Head to cftfightback.org to hit the phones ☎️ with us!

Let’s do this California! 🗳️

Join the SF Labor Council and CFT TODAY to protest ICE in the Bay at the SF Embarcadero!

Meet up with the Labor Council at Philz Coffee at Market and Steuart Street at 4:30 PM.

Let's stand strong together as a labor movement to keep our communities safe!

ICYMI: Because of the AFT's advocacy, the Trump administration is finally agreeing to deliver student debt relief for eligible borrowers.

Read more here: www.aft.org/press-releas...

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