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To our educators, healthcare professionals and public employees: You faced down incredible challenges this year with grace and grit. Thank you for fighting for our schools, our hospitals, our communities and our future.
Wishing you a season filled with peace, love and solidarity. 🎁🕯️
Wishing you a season filled with peace, love and solidarity. 🎁🕯️
We’re here in Portland, OR with nurses, healthcare workers, bus drivers, teachers, medical providers and others, holding a vigil for those hurt and killed by ICE. There are more than 1,000 vigils across the country this weekend.
January 10, 2026 at 7:24 PM
We’re here in Portland, OR with nurses, healthcare workers, bus drivers, teachers, medical providers and others, holding a vigil for those hurt and killed by ICE. There are more than 1,000 vigils across the country this weekend.
This week, public schools showed what’s possible when educators lead with purpose.
Here are 3 #PublicSchoolProud stories that inspired us this week.
Here are 3 #PublicSchoolProud stories that inspired us this week.
January 9, 2026 at 9:42 PM
This week, public schools showed what’s possible when educators lead with purpose.
Here are 3 #PublicSchoolProud stories that inspired us this week.
Here are 3 #PublicSchoolProud stories that inspired us this week.
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Recent ICE actions are affecting students, families and educators. Here is a current events lesson to teach about community outrage in South Minneapolis: sharemylesson.com/todays-news-... @aftteach.bsky.social
Ex-ICE Chief Calls DHS Rush to Judgment After Minneapolis Shooting ‘Irresponsible’
After ICE shot Renee Good in Minneapolis, community protests erupted, demanding justice and accountability from federal immigration enforcement.
sharemylesson.com
January 9, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Recent ICE actions are affecting students, families and educators. Here is a current events lesson to teach about community outrage in South Minneapolis: sharemylesson.com/todays-news-... @aftteach.bsky.social
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WATCH: AFT & @texasaft.org filed a lawsuit to defend the constitutional rights of our members to speak their minds on their own time. Regardless of your politics, government overreach into your private life is wrong.
The union will always fight for our members. Today & always.
The union will always fight for our members. Today & always.
We Sued: Stop Violating Teachers' Constitutional Rights
YouTube video by AFT
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January 9, 2026 at 8:01 PM
WATCH: AFT & @texasaft.org filed a lawsuit to defend the constitutional rights of our members to speak their minds on their own time. Regardless of your politics, government overreach into your private life is wrong.
The union will always fight for our members. Today & always.
The union will always fight for our members. Today & always.
@rweingarten.bsky.social addresses the violence shaking our communities—but also highlights how we're holding power accountable by challenging cuts to community schools, defending educators' rights, and securing victories for families.
Watch Randi's Weekly Report ⤵️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaUj...
Watch Randi's Weekly Report ⤵️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaUj...
"Sometimes a single week can feel like a year."
YouTube video by AFT
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January 9, 2026 at 5:29 PM
@rweingarten.bsky.social addresses the violence shaking our communities—but also highlights how we're holding power accountable by challenging cuts to community schools, defending educators' rights, and securing victories for families.
Watch Randi's Weekly Report ⤵️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaUj...
Watch Randi's Weekly Report ⤵️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaUj...
Thousands of AFT members have shared how the soaring costs of housing, healthcare, child care, college and keeping up with bills is crushing them. You still have time to help us shape the resources we build to help members get relief. Take the AFT Debt Survey here ⤵️
www.surveymonkey.com/r/GMYTBZ7
www.surveymonkey.com/r/GMYTBZ7
January 9, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Thousands of AFT members have shared how the soaring costs of housing, healthcare, child care, college and keeping up with bills is crushing them. You still have time to help us shape the resources we build to help members get relief. Take the AFT Debt Survey here ⤵️
www.surveymonkey.com/r/GMYTBZ7
www.surveymonkey.com/r/GMYTBZ7
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📚 AFT Book Club: Jan 11, 2026 | 6–7 PM ET
Join @rweingarten.bsky.social + @dashkaslater.bsky.social to unpack a real HS incident involving a racist social media account @ a CA high school.🔗 https://sharemylesson.com/webinars/aft-book-club-conversation-dashka-slater @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social
Join @rweingarten.bsky.social + @dashkaslater.bsky.social to unpack a real HS incident involving a racist social media account @ a CA high school.🔗 https://sharemylesson.com/webinars/aft-book-club-conversation-dashka-slater @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social
January 9, 2026 at 3:01 PM
📚 AFT Book Club: Jan 11, 2026 | 6–7 PM ET
Join @rweingarten.bsky.social + @dashkaslater.bsky.social to unpack a real HS incident involving a racist social media account @ a CA high school.🔗 https://sharemylesson.com/webinars/aft-book-club-conversation-dashka-slater @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social
Join @rweingarten.bsky.social + @dashkaslater.bsky.social to unpack a real HS incident involving a racist social media account @ a CA high school.🔗 https://sharemylesson.com/webinars/aft-book-club-conversation-dashka-slater @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social
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Hawaii Nurses and Healthcare Professionals are fighting for patient care, dignity, voice, and fair pay, and @aft.org has their backs. We’re bringing the full strength of our union to support safe staffing and the contracts they & their communities deserve.
spectrumlocalnews.com/hi/hawaii/ne...
spectrumlocalnews.com/hi/hawaii/ne...
Health care union secures national reinforcement
Health care union secures national reinforcement
spectrumlocalnews.com
January 9, 2026 at 12:33 AM
Hawaii Nurses and Healthcare Professionals are fighting for patient care, dignity, voice, and fair pay, and @aft.org has their backs. We’re bringing the full strength of our union to support safe staffing and the contracts they & their communities deserve.
spectrumlocalnews.com/hi/hawaii/ne...
spectrumlocalnews.com/hi/hawaii/ne...
Want to grow English learners’ academic language skills? Build background knowledge, scaffold text with visual supports & give high-quality vocab instruction & writing opportunities.
More from Diane August in #AmericanEducator: www.aft.org/ae/winter202...
More from Diane August in #AmericanEducator: www.aft.org/ae/winter202...
January 9, 2026 at 12:54 AM
Want to grow English learners’ academic language skills? Build background knowledge, scaffold text with visual supports & give high-quality vocab instruction & writing opportunities.
More from Diane August in #AmericanEducator: www.aft.org/ae/winter202...
More from Diane August in #AmericanEducator: www.aft.org/ae/winter202...
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Today is a BIG deal. People are stressed & struggling to afford basic necessities including healthcare. 17 Republicans joined Democrats to revive the needed ACA healthcare credits for 3 years. It’s a lifeline. I hope it sends a message to Senate Republicans to follow suit www.aft.org/press-releas...
AFT’s Weingarten on House Vote to Extend Affordable Care Act Subsidies
WASHINGTON—AFT President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement responding to the U.S. House of Representative’s passage of legislation extending the Affordable Care Act tax credits for three...
www.aft.org
January 8, 2026 at 10:49 PM
Today is a BIG deal. People are stressed & struggling to afford basic necessities including healthcare. 17 Republicans joined Democrats to revive the needed ACA healthcare credits for 3 years. It’s a lifeline. I hope it sends a message to Senate Republicans to follow suit www.aft.org/press-releas...
NEW: @rweingarten.bsky.social issues statement on the murder of Renee Nicole Good and incidents involving ICE agents threatening educators and students in Minnesota:
"ICE must leave our schools and communities immediately—they are making us less, not more, safe."
www.aft.org/press-releas...
"ICE must leave our schools and communities immediately—they are making us less, not more, safe."
www.aft.org/press-releas...
ICE Must Stay Away from Nation’s Schools: AFT’s Weingarten
WASHINGTON—AFT President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement after the murder of Renee Nicole Good and multiple incidents involving ICE agents threatening educators and students in Minneso...
www.aft.org
January 8, 2026 at 11:01 PM
NEW: @rweingarten.bsky.social issues statement on the murder of Renee Nicole Good and incidents involving ICE agents threatening educators and students in Minnesota:
"ICE must leave our schools and communities immediately—they are making us less, not more, safe."
www.aft.org/press-releas...
"ICE must leave our schools and communities immediately—they are making us less, not more, safe."
www.aft.org/press-releas...
Help her out. 👇
I'm very interested in hearing from medical providers of all kinds — doctors, nurses, NPs, PAs, pharmacists — about whether you're fielding more questions or hesitance about vaccines.
I'm also interested in hearing from parents about any questions or areas of confusion you have, or access barriers.
I'm also interested in hearing from parents about any questions or areas of confusion you have, or access barriers.
We Want to Hear From Parents and Doctors About Vaccines
www.nytimes.com
January 8, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Help her out. 👇
@texasaft.org filed the lawsuit to stop an overreach that threatens educators and students. This case seeks to block a harmful policy, end the related investigations, and require clear guidance so school leaders know they are not mandated to carry it out.
Union sues TEA for investigating teachers over posts on Charlie Kirk's killing
The Texas American Federation of Teachers filed a lawsuit against the Texas Education Agency after teachers were investigated for social media posts critical of Charlie Kirk after he was killed. The l...
www.cbsnews.com
January 8, 2026 at 7:15 PM
@texasaft.org filed the lawsuit to stop an overreach that threatens educators and students. This case seeks to block a harmful policy, end the related investigations, and require clear guidance so school leaders know they are not mandated to carry it out.
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JUST IN: Education Minnesota demands ICE stay away from schools following yesterday's actions involving Minneapolis educators and students edmn.me/4qfY7zg
January 8, 2026 at 6:22 PM
JUST IN: Education Minnesota demands ICE stay away from schools following yesterday's actions involving Minneapolis educators and students edmn.me/4qfY7zg
The administration’s reckless decision to pull out of global climate agreements is a blow to America’s clean energy economy and an abandonment of the health and security of future generations.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/07/c...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/07/c...
Trump Pulls Out of Global Climate Treaty
www.nytimes.com
January 8, 2026 at 6:47 PM
The administration’s reckless decision to pull out of global climate agreements is a blow to America’s clean energy economy and an abandonment of the health and security of future generations.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/07/c...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/07/c...
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
Please take 5 minutes to call your representative at (218) 453-8077 and tell them: Extend the ACA tax credits. #HealthcareHeist
January 8, 2026 at 6:04 PM
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
Please take 5 minutes to call your representative at (218) 453-8077 and tell them: Extend the ACA tax credits. #HealthcareHeist
AFT and @texasaft.org are suing to defend educators punished over posts about Charlie Kirk’s killing.
“What happened... wasn’t about violence or denouncing violence, it was about muzzling the expression of constitutionally protected nonviolent speech.”
www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
“What happened... wasn’t about violence or denouncing violence, it was about muzzling the expression of constitutionally protected nonviolent speech.”
www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
Texas investigations into Charlie Kirk posts spark free-speech lawsuit
The Texas branch of the American Federation of Teachers said the state trampled teachers' free speech rights.
www.usatoday.com
January 8, 2026 at 4:23 PM
AFT and @texasaft.org are suing to defend educators punished over posts about Charlie Kirk’s killing.
“What happened... wasn’t about violence or denouncing violence, it was about muzzling the expression of constitutionally protected nonviolent speech.”
www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
“What happened... wasn’t about violence or denouncing violence, it was about muzzling the expression of constitutionally protected nonviolent speech.”
www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
In the Winter 2025-2026 edition of American Educator, Dr. Vin Gupta shares what inspired the Vital Lessons webinar series, his unique career path in medicine, and why having these timely, science-based health discussions is so important at this moment. Check it out here ⤵️
www.aft.org/ae/winter202...
www.aft.org/ae/winter202...
Share My Lesson: Elevating Critical Issues—and Trustworthy Information—Through Vital Lessons
In 2025, the AFT launched a series of town halls focused on providing timely, science-based health insights for AFT members and their communities. The series, “Vital Lessons: Health Chats with Dr. Vin...
www.aft.org
January 8, 2026 at 4:17 PM
In the Winter 2025-2026 edition of American Educator, Dr. Vin Gupta shares what inspired the Vital Lessons webinar series, his unique career path in medicine, and why having these timely, science-based health discussions is so important at this moment. Check it out here ⤵️
www.aft.org/ae/winter202...
www.aft.org/ae/winter202...
Welcome to Bluesky ... it's been waiting for you ...
Bluesky community! This is my official NYC mayor account. I’ll be posting updates on what’s happening at City Hall and how we’re delivering for New Yorkers. It’s great to be here.
January 8, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Welcome to Bluesky ... it's been waiting for you ...
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This week, the House is expected to vote on a bill to extend the Premium Tax Credit enhancements. This would reduce 2026 premiums for the average #ACA marketplace enrollee by more than half, improving affordability for millions of people struggling with health costs. www.cbpp.org/research/hea...
Marketplace Enrollees In Every Congressional District Face Steep Premium Increases Unless Tax Credit Enhancements Are Extended
Annual premium increase, 60-year-old couple with income of $85,000 (401% FPL), by congressional district, 119th Congress Note: FPL = federal poverty level. Examples are based on 2026 average...
www.cbpp.org
January 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM
This week, the House is expected to vote on a bill to extend the Premium Tax Credit enhancements. This would reduce 2026 premiums for the average #ACA marketplace enrollee by more than half, improving affordability for millions of people struggling with health costs. www.cbpp.org/research/hea...
If Congress fails to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits, millions of working families will be forced to pay more for the care they need - many will even lose their coverage.
RN Catharyne Henderson explains why these credits are the difference between life & death. #HealthcareHeist
RN Catharyne Henderson explains why these credits are the difference between life & death. #HealthcareHeist
AFT Nurse to Congress: "This is a Matter of Life and Death."
YouTube video by AFT
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January 8, 2026 at 2:13 PM
If Congress fails to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits, millions of working families will be forced to pay more for the care they need - many will even lose their coverage.
RN Catharyne Henderson explains why these credits are the difference between life & death. #HealthcareHeist
RN Catharyne Henderson explains why these credits are the difference between life & death. #HealthcareHeist
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Reposted by AFT
So glad to witness my friend Julie Menin’s swearing in today as NYC Council Speaker.
The first Muslim Mayor, Zohran Mamdani, and the first Jewish Speaker, Julie Menin.
I ❤️ NY
The first Muslim Mayor, Zohran Mamdani, and the first Jewish Speaker, Julie Menin.
I ❤️ NY
January 7, 2026 at 7:56 PM
So glad to witness my friend Julie Menin’s swearing in today as NYC Council Speaker.
The first Muslim Mayor, Zohran Mamdani, and the first Jewish Speaker, Julie Menin.
I ❤️ NY
The first Muslim Mayor, Zohran Mamdani, and the first Jewish Speaker, Julie Menin.
I ❤️ NY
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This is a reckless, heinous act of violence against an American citizen. The officer must be held accountable. DHS must stop lying about the horror that was caught on video. ICE must leave our communities immediately.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
Minneapolis driver shot and killed by ICE officer during immigration-related operation, DHS says
The Department of Homeland Security said it was a "vehicle ramming related" incident.
www.nbcnews.com
January 7, 2026 at 7:57 PM
This is a reckless, heinous act of violence against an American citizen. The officer must be held accountable. DHS must stop lying about the horror that was caught on video. ICE must leave our communities immediately.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...