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AFT Pennsylvania @aftpa.bsky.social · 28m

Pennsylvanians, your vote is your voice! 🗳️

Stay on top of the 2025 election deadlines listed below. Register, make your plan to vote, and encourage others to do the same! Together, we can make a difference at the polls.

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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 17h

We are going to be out there by the millions on Saturday. Wearing yellow. Waving the American flag. Peacefully protesting for our freedoms. In a democracy the people’s voice is powerful—and we will not be silenced.
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What to know about Oct. 18 "No Kings" protests

The protests will occur during the government shutdown.

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Oregon Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals (AFT 5017) @ofnhp.bsky.social · 1d

This is a must-read. 👇

OFNHP Pres Sarina Roher explains why Kaiser caregivers are striking—for safe staffing, respect & a healthcare system that listens to those who provide the care.

Read her letter in The Oregonian:
www.oregonlive.com/opinion/2025...

#OneVoiceOneFightOneFuture #KaiserStrike

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AFT @aft.org · 1d

Bring some friends with you on Saturday!

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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 2d

While all students deserve safe, welcoming schools for relevant, engaging learning, kids with special needs have a right to an education that meets those needs. Their civil rights are being abandoned. McMahon should be ashamed. Thank you to AFGE for exposing this. abcnews.go.com/amp/Politics...

Special education staff decimated after Trump administration shutdown firings: Sources

The nation’s special education services have been significantly damaged after Fridays’s mass layoffs within the Department of Education, sources told ABC News.

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AFT TEACH @aftteach.bsky.social · 2d

Watch this essential session on demand now!

Share My Lesson @sharemylesson.bsky.social · 6d

Missed it? 🎥 Watch Speaking Out, Staying Safe on demand!
Learn how educators & public employees can protect their free speech rights + stay safe online.
👉 sharemylesson.com/webinars/fre... @penamerica.bsky.social @ncacensorship.bsky.social @rweingarten.bsky.social @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social

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AFT Pennsylvania @aftpa.bsky.social · 1d

"Now more than 100 days late, the lack of a budget means the loss of millions of dollars for individual districts as they borrow to 'keep the lights on.'"

It's unacceptable that PA Senate Republicans refuse to pass a budget. Pennsylvanians and our schools deserve better.

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‘Unacceptable’: Pa. school administrators warn of budget impasse’s consequences

Now more than 100 days late, the lack of a budget means the loss of millions of dollars for individual districts as they borrow to “keep the lights on.”

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Wendy G. Coleman @wgcoleman.bsky.social · 1d

@aftpa.bsky.social stands in solidarity with our @ofnhp.bsky.social siblings as they start their strike. ✊ OFNHP caregivers do incredible life-saving work day in and day out, and they deserve sustainable staffing levels and fair wages now! #KaiserStrike

Oregon Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals (AFT 5017) @ofnhp.bsky.social · 3d

Kaiser caregivers are fighting for safe staffing, fair pay & patient care that puts people before profits.

Striking is never easy—but no one should stand alone. Support the OFNHP Hardship Fund today: www.gofundme.com/f/help-Kaise...

#OneVoiceOneFightOneFuture #KaiserStrike

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AFT @aft.org · 2d

Today, @ofnhp.bsky.social members went on strike after Kaiser’s refusal to agree to a contract that addresses concerns about proposals that would weaken care, shortchange staffing and drive skilled healthcare workers away. Stand with Kaiser caregivers using this toolkit ⬇️
ofnhp.aft.org/we-are-kaiser

We are Kaiser: Fighting for the Care Our Patients Deserve

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Oregon Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals (AFT 5017) @ofnhp.bsky.social · 3d

Kaiser caregivers are fighting for safe staffing, fair pay & patient care that puts people before profits.

Striking is never easy—but no one should stand alone. Support the OFNHP Hardship Fund today: www.gofundme.com/f/help-Kaise...

#OneVoiceOneFightOneFuture #KaiserStrike

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Sara Partridge, PhD @sarapartridge.bsky.social · 4d

There are reports that the *entire* office of special education at the US Dept of Education has been cut. These hardworking folks ensure kids with disabilities get equal access to a quality education.

America’s children deserve better than this.

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NPR @npr.org · 3d

Multiple sources tell NPR that, as part of the Trump administration's latest reduction-in-force, the U.S. Department of Education has gutted the office that handles special education. n.pr/48stHUo

Amid shutdown, Trump administration guts department overseeing special education

Multiple sources tell NPR that, as part of the Trump administration's latest reduction-in-force, the U.S. Department of Education has gutted the office that handles special education.

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Democracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 2d

"This is a White House that is using vulnerable communities as a ploy in the shutdown." - CEO @skyeperryman.bsky.social on ABC News Live

Video Special education impacted after Trump administration shutdown firings: Sources

CEO and President of Democracy Forward Skye Perryman joins ABC News Live to discuss how the shutdown is diminishing special education programs.

abcnews.go.com

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AFT @aft.org · 3d

It’s #NationalSchoolLunchWeek! 🍎

We’re championing free, healthy school meals for all—to fight food insecurity, reduce stigma & support our kids’ well-being.

Every child deserves a full stomach and a fair shot.
#NSLW25 @psrp-aft.bsky.social

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AFT @aft.org · 3d

See you on October 18. 🇺🇸

go.aft.org/nokings

#NoKings

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AFT Pennsylvania @aftpa.bsky.social · 3d

This #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we honor Indigenous voices and reaffirm our commitment to justice, education, and uplifting truth in every classroom. We recognize the deep history of the land we live and learn on, and the strength of the communities that continue to shape it today.

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 6d

Federal workers are locked out of their jobs or working without pay. These workers inspect our food, make it safe to fly and so much more. They’re not political pawns—they’re the backbone of our country.

Fund the government.
Fix the health care crisis.
Put working people first.

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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 7d

I'm deeply saddened by the loss of Kent Wong, a beloved leader in our union. Kent's life was devoted to justice, solidarity & education. He inspired generations of organizers and showed what it means to lead with courage and compassion. May his memory be a blessing.

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Liz Shuler @lizshuler.bsky.social · 7d

The Trump admin needs to listen to federal workers and respect their work.

They’re not pawns in political games. They make our country run every day.

Fund the government.
Fix the mounting health care crisis.
Put working people first.

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AAUP @aaup.org · 8d

Join the AAUP and other allied organizations across the nation on October 18 for a day of peaceful and impactful protest as we come together to make clear: America has no kings, and the power belongs to the people!

#NoKings #AAUP #AcademicFreedom #HigherEducation #DefendHigherEd #Education

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 8d

CNN: “An older couple making $85K/year will see their yearly insurance premiums jump from $7K to $25,000 — 30% of their income.” 😳#TrumpShutdown #TrumpHealthCareTax

This is what Dems are drawing attention to and want fixed. Now, not later.

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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 9d

This October 7 we must recommit to peace, safety, equality, and self-determination for Jews and Palestinians. ParentsCircle's Listening from the Heart program helps classrooms and communities connect from a human, compassionate perspective. youtu.be/CcZfvvQqf-A

Listening from the Heart

YouTube video by AFT

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 8d

When the federal government shuts down, working families pay the price.

Watch Tiffany from our team break down how the Trump shutdown impacts our essential services.

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Share My Lesson @sharemylesson.bsky.social · 9d

Teachers & public employees—know your rights online.
🗣️💻 Join @aft.org’s @rweingarten.bsky.social + experts from @penamerica.bsky.social & @ncacensorship.bsky.social for a webinar on free speech, digital safety & protecting yourself online.
REGISTER here 👉 sharemylesson.com/webinars/fre...

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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 11d

@AFT.org stood up to Trump & McMahon in court, demanding they follow the law, help the students the law intended to help & forgive student debt. Right away DOE changed its tune—a clear sign borrowers can win over this lawless ideological scheme. www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...

Trump administration resumes student loan forgiveness

The Education Department this week informed borrowers who’ve been repaying their loans for 25 years that they are eligible for loan forgiveness

www.washingtonpost.com

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