AFT Massachusetts
@aftmass.bsky.social
State affiliate of @aftunion.bsky.social representing preK-12 educators, school support staff, librarians, nurses, and higher education educators and staff.
Happy holidays from the AFT MA members of the Merrimack Valley Central Labor Council! Such a joy to celebrate another year of cross-labor solidarity with unions across the Merrimack Valley, including the Billerica Federation of Teachers, Lawrence Teachers Union, and United Teachers of Lowell!
December 5, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Happy holidays from the AFT MA members of the Merrimack Valley Central Labor Council! Such a joy to celebrate another year of cross-labor solidarity with unions across the Merrimack Valley, including the Billerica Federation of Teachers, Lawrence Teachers Union, and United Teachers of Lowell!
Stoneham, it’s time to make a plan to VOTE YES on Questions 1 & 2 this Tuesday, Dec. 9!
Vote YES on 12/9 to save Stoneham Library and everything it offers the community! 💪
Vote YES on 12/9 to save Stoneham Library and everything it offers the community! 💪
December 4, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Stoneham, it’s time to make a plan to VOTE YES on Questions 1 & 2 this Tuesday, Dec. 9!
Vote YES on 12/9 to save Stoneham Library and everything it offers the community! 💪
Vote YES on 12/9 to save Stoneham Library and everything it offers the community! 💪
The 2026 Teacher of the Year is Lowell’s own Tara Goodhue!
Congratulations, Tara! AFT MA & United Teachers of Lowell are grateful for all you give to our students!
Congratulations, Tara! AFT MA & United Teachers of Lowell are grateful for all you give to our students!
December 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The 2026 Teacher of the Year is Lowell’s own Tara Goodhue!
Congratulations, Tara! AFT MA & United Teachers of Lowell are grateful for all you give to our students!
Congratulations, Tara! AFT MA & United Teachers of Lowell are grateful for all you give to our students!
President Tang was on hand at the release of the Statewide Graduation Council’s preliminary report. As a member of the Council, our priority is to ensure the experiences of and input from our members are heard & incorporated into any final decisions.
Read our full statement: ma.aft.org/SGC-prelim
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Read our full statement: ma.aft.org/SGC-prelim
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AFT Massachusetts on Statewide Graduation Council Preliminary Report
“There are components of this report that we can all agree on, including areas that we have been and will continue to advocate for, including: accessibility to key academic courses, college and career...
ma.aft.org
December 3, 2025 at 4:38 PM
President Tang was on hand at the release of the Statewide Graduation Council’s preliminary report. As a member of the Council, our priority is to ensure the experiences of and input from our members are heard & incorporated into any final decisions.
Read our full statement: ma.aft.org/SGC-prelim
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Read our full statement: ma.aft.org/SGC-prelim
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@AFTMass.bsky.social President @jessjtang.bsky.social makes a great point. This new framework is our chance to build a fairer and more representative graduation system that focuses less on high-stakes testing and focus more on what students have mastered. www.masslive.com/politics/202...
Healey unveils new high school graduation framework; top union blasts it as ‘poison’
"This is about reimagining high school in Massachusetts," Gov. Maura Healey said during an event at Dedham High School on Monday.
www.masslive.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:33 AM
@AFTMass.bsky.social President @jessjtang.bsky.social makes a great point. This new framework is our chance to build a fairer and more representative graduation system that focuses less on high-stakes testing and focus more on what students have mastered. www.masslive.com/politics/202...
Join us in supporting The Harry H. Dow Memorial Legal Assistance Fund this Friday as they celebrate their 40th anniversary!
The Dow Fund provides resources to ensure access to the legal system for Asian Americans facing racial, linguistic, and other barriers.
Check out dowfund.org to learn more!
The Dow Fund provides resources to ensure access to the legal system for Asian Americans facing racial, linguistic, and other barriers.
Check out dowfund.org to learn more!
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December 1, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Join us in supporting The Harry H. Dow Memorial Legal Assistance Fund this Friday as they celebrate their 40th anniversary!
The Dow Fund provides resources to ensure access to the legal system for Asian Americans facing racial, linguistic, and other barriers.
Check out dowfund.org to learn more!
The Dow Fund provides resources to ensure access to the legal system for Asian Americans facing racial, linguistic, and other barriers.
Check out dowfund.org to learn more!
In case you missed it, here are some more photos capturing some of the highlights from our amazing Fall Conference!!
From Umass Dartmouth to Pittsfield to Lowell—and truly everywhere in between!—AFT MA members converged on Norfolk Aggie to learn from & with each other at Saturday’s Fall Conference.
From Umass Dartmouth to Pittsfield to Lowell—and truly everywhere in between!—AFT MA members converged on Norfolk Aggie to learn from & with each other at Saturday’s Fall Conference.
November 26, 2025 at 10:03 PM
In case you missed it, here are some more photos capturing some of the highlights from our amazing Fall Conference!!
From Umass Dartmouth to Pittsfield to Lowell—and truly everywhere in between!—AFT MA members converged on Norfolk Aggie to learn from & with each other at Saturday’s Fall Conference.
From Umass Dartmouth to Pittsfield to Lowell—and truly everywhere in between!—AFT MA members converged on Norfolk Aggie to learn from & with each other at Saturday’s Fall Conference.
THANK YOU to everyone who came out for AFT MA’s 2025 Fall Conference!!
With our biggest crowd in years, it was such a joy to be in community with members and leaders from every corner of the state.
With our biggest crowd in years, it was such a joy to be in community with members and leaders from every corner of the state.
November 24, 2025 at 12:12 AM
THANK YOU to everyone who came out for AFT MA’s 2025 Fall Conference!!
With our biggest crowd in years, it was such a joy to be in community with members and leaders from every corner of the state.
With our biggest crowd in years, it was such a joy to be in community with members and leaders from every corner of the state.
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💯 @jessjtang.bsky.social: “Spreading services across multiple departments has nothing to do with increasing efficiency. It is just the latest effort to sow confusion.. (&) makes it harder for our students...to access the support they need.” @AFTMass.bsky.social www.masslive.com/politics/202...
‘Chaos and fear’: Mass. officials raise alarms over Trump’s move to dismantle US Dept. of Education
"Our students and educators need a supportive federal education agency," one top Healey administration official said Wednesday.
www.masslive.com
November 23, 2025 at 12:46 AM
💯 @jessjtang.bsky.social: “Spreading services across multiple departments has nothing to do with increasing efficiency. It is just the latest effort to sow confusion.. (&) makes it harder for our students...to access the support they need.” @AFTMass.bsky.social www.masslive.com/politics/202...
“We know the damage is already being felt in our schools, with our most vulnerable students suffering the most. The harm isn't theoretical. It's happening NOW. That's why we're suing. That's why we're fighting.” - President Tang
#TrumpCrushesYourDreams
www.masslive.com/politics/202...
#TrumpCrushesYourDreams
www.masslive.com/politics/202...
‘Chaos and fear’: Mass. officials raise alarms over Trump’s move to dismantle US Dept. of Education
"Our students and educators need a supportive federal education agency," one top Healey administration official said Wednesday.
www.masslive.com
November 23, 2025 at 1:44 AM
“We know the damage is already being felt in our schools, with our most vulnerable students suffering the most. The harm isn't theoretical. It's happening NOW. That's why we're suing. That's why we're fighting.” - President Tang
#TrumpCrushesYourDreams
www.masslive.com/politics/202...
#TrumpCrushesYourDreams
www.masslive.com/politics/202...
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“We know the damage is already being felt in our schools, with our most vulnerable students suffering the most.” AFT-MA president Jessica Tang -The harm isn't theoretical. It's happening NOW. That's why we're suing. That's why we're fighting.” #TrumpCrushesYourDreams www.masslive.com/politics/202...
‘Chaos and fear’: Mass. officials raise alarms over Trump’s move to dismantle US Dept. of Education
"Our students and educators need a supportive federal education agency," one top Healey administration official said Wednesday.
www.masslive.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:33 PM
“We know the damage is already being felt in our schools, with our most vulnerable students suffering the most.” AFT-MA president Jessica Tang -The harm isn't theoretical. It's happening NOW. That's why we're suing. That's why we're fighting.” #TrumpCrushesYourDreams www.masslive.com/politics/202...
AFT MA has been everywhere this week advocating for school funding! Did you see…👀
✅ President Tang testifying at the hearing in support of a bill to increase state funding reimbursements to districts for special education students?
✅ President Tang testifying at the hearing in support of a bill to increase state funding reimbursements to districts for special education students?
November 21, 2025 at 8:34 PM
AFT MA has been everywhere this week advocating for school funding! Did you see…👀
✅ President Tang testifying at the hearing in support of a bill to increase state funding reimbursements to districts for special education students?
✅ President Tang testifying at the hearing in support of a bill to increase state funding reimbursements to districts for special education students?
Contract win!! 🥳
Congrats to Berklee Faculty Union for ratifying a powerful new contract! BFU negotiated wage increases, better stipends and pay-equity, and the largest-ever conversion of part-time positions to full-time.
Read more at ma.aft.org/news
Congrats to Berklee Faculty Union for ratifying a powerful new contract! BFU negotiated wage increases, better stipends and pay-equity, and the largest-ever conversion of part-time positions to full-time.
Read more at ma.aft.org/news
November 20, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Contract win!! 🥳
Congrats to Berklee Faculty Union for ratifying a powerful new contract! BFU negotiated wage increases, better stipends and pay-equity, and the largest-ever conversion of part-time positions to full-time.
Read more at ma.aft.org/news
Congrats to Berklee Faculty Union for ratifying a powerful new contract! BFU negotiated wage increases, better stipends and pay-equity, and the largest-ever conversion of part-time positions to full-time.
Read more at ma.aft.org/news
Tonight!
With so many questions around healthcare, coverage costs, & more, we're holding a webinar with Emily Gee (@americanprogress.bsky.social) & Leslie Dach (@ProtectOurCare.org) Thursday, 11/20 at 6 PM EDT to provide some answers. Please register below & send your questions! aft.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
November 20, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Tonight!
AFT President Randi Weingarten has a new column out today. It’s a powerful look at what Americans are fighting for and why affordability matters now more than ever.
Read here: www.aft.org/column/affor...
Read here: www.aft.org/column/affor...
Affordability really matters
Americans want a life they can afford, opportunity to get ahead and a real voice in our democracy. I have been around politics long enough to know that you can be on the right side of a fight and sti...
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November 17, 2025 at 1:21 AM
AFT President Randi Weingarten has a new column out today. It’s a powerful look at what Americans are fighting for and why affordability matters now more than ever.
Read here: www.aft.org/column/affor...
Read here: www.aft.org/column/affor...
Reposted by AFT Massachusetts
“Health behavior patterns and lifestyle changes make a huge difference in people’s health,” Cordwin says. “But to not allow them access to food is setting people up for failure.”
When nutrition meets uncertainty
Dietitians on the frontlines of food insecurity
aftvoices.org
November 13, 2025 at 5:12 PM
“Health behavior patterns and lifestyle changes make a huge difference in people’s health,” Cordwin says. “But to not allow them access to food is setting people up for failure.”
Proud to join @raiseupma.bsky.social in asking the Legislature to use 15% of MA’s rainy day fund to take care of our neighbors, members, students and families by offsetting devastating federal cuts to SNAP, education, and healthcare ☔️
When our neighbors are in trouble, Bay Staters step up to help.
When our neighbors are in trouble, Bay Staters step up to help.
November 13, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Proud to join @raiseupma.bsky.social in asking the Legislature to use 15% of MA’s rainy day fund to take care of our neighbors, members, students and families by offsetting devastating federal cuts to SNAP, education, and healthcare ☔️
When our neighbors are in trouble, Bay Staters step up to help.
When our neighbors are in trouble, Bay Staters step up to help.
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Join us Monday! So much to learn, so much to inspire us as we confront our own crises. @aftmass.bsky.social @btu66.bsky.social
Unions worldwide are standing up for democracy. ✊
Join AFT, ASI & APALA for Defending Democracy: The Role of South Korean Labor Unions
🗓️ Nov. 17 | 5–6 PM ET
🔗 Save your spot tinyurl.com/3hwaftf6 @shankerinst.bsky.social @aft.org @aftmass.bsky.social @aftintlaffairs.bsky.social @jessjtang.bsky.social
Join AFT, ASI & APALA for Defending Democracy: The Role of South Korean Labor Unions
🗓️ Nov. 17 | 5–6 PM ET
🔗 Save your spot tinyurl.com/3hwaftf6 @shankerinst.bsky.social @aft.org @aftmass.bsky.social @aftintlaffairs.bsky.social @jessjtang.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Join us Monday! So much to learn, so much to inspire us as we confront our own crises. @aftmass.bsky.social @btu66.bsky.social
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Unions worldwide are standing up for democracy. ✊
Join AFT, ASI & APALA for Defending Democracy: The Role of South Korean Labor Unions
🗓️ Nov. 17 | 5–6 PM ET
🔗 Save your spot tinyurl.com/3hwaftf6 @shankerinst.bsky.social @aft.org @aftmass.bsky.social @aftintlaffairs.bsky.social @jessjtang.bsky.social
Join AFT, ASI & APALA for Defending Democracy: The Role of South Korean Labor Unions
🗓️ Nov. 17 | 5–6 PM ET
🔗 Save your spot tinyurl.com/3hwaftf6 @shankerinst.bsky.social @aft.org @aftmass.bsky.social @aftintlaffairs.bsky.social @jessjtang.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Unions worldwide are standing up for democracy. ✊
Join AFT, ASI & APALA for Defending Democracy: The Role of South Korean Labor Unions
🗓️ Nov. 17 | 5–6 PM ET
🔗 Save your spot tinyurl.com/3hwaftf6 @shankerinst.bsky.social @aft.org @aftmass.bsky.social @aftintlaffairs.bsky.social @jessjtang.bsky.social
Join AFT, ASI & APALA for Defending Democracy: The Role of South Korean Labor Unions
🗓️ Nov. 17 | 5–6 PM ET
🔗 Save your spot tinyurl.com/3hwaftf6 @shankerinst.bsky.social @aft.org @aftmass.bsky.social @aftintlaffairs.bsky.social @jessjtang.bsky.social
AFT MA & allies showed UP to make our voices heard for the THRIVE Act & Community Schools today! These bills have the power to transform public education in our high needs districts by replacing the state's punitive receivership model and expanding the community schools model throughout the state.
November 12, 2025 at 9:00 PM
AFT MA & allies showed UP to make our voices heard for the THRIVE Act & Community Schools today! These bills have the power to transform public education in our high needs districts by replacing the state's punitive receivership model and expanding the community schools model throughout the state.
Fall Conference is coming up! Are you registered? 👀
We’ve got all-new workshops on building union density, what to do after your contract campaign ends, building safe schools for immigrant families, & more. There's something for everyone!
RSVP today to join: tinyurl.com/fallconference25
We’ve got all-new workshops on building union density, what to do after your contract campaign ends, building safe schools for immigrant families, & more. There's something for everyone!
RSVP today to join: tinyurl.com/fallconference25
November 12, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Fall Conference is coming up! Are you registered? 👀
We’ve got all-new workshops on building union density, what to do after your contract campaign ends, building safe schools for immigrant families, & more. There's something for everyone!
RSVP today to join: tinyurl.com/fallconference25
We’ve got all-new workshops on building union density, what to do after your contract campaign ends, building safe schools for immigrant families, & more. There's something for everyone!
RSVP today to join: tinyurl.com/fallconference25
Last year, South Korea’s president declared martial law—but within HOURS, unions mobilized thousands of members to take to the streets. Their resistance was a key force leading to the reestablishment of South Korea’s democracy.
November 10, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Last year, South Korea’s president declared martial law—but within HOURS, unions mobilized thousands of members to take to the streets. Their resistance was a key force leading to the reestablishment of South Korea’s democracy.
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While I am disappointed we will continue to keep fighting for affordable health care and for a better life for working folks. The Rs should never have pit hunger and health care. Here's my full statement www.aft.org/press-releas...
AFT’s Weingarten Responds to Key Vote to End Shutdown
WASHINGTON—AFT President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement responding to the Senate’s key vote on reopening the federal government:
www.aft.org
November 10, 2025 at 3:25 AM
While I am disappointed we will continue to keep fighting for affordable health care and for a better life for working folks. The Rs should never have pit hunger and health care. Here's my full statement www.aft.org/press-releas...
NO loyalty oaths in higher ed!
AFT MA staff joined the national higher ed walk-out today to show solidarity with the students leading the actions today and the higher ed faculty on campuses joining them.
Next, join the @edufreedomproj.bsky.social higher ed rally on 11/15! tinyurl.com/11-15-rally
AFT MA staff joined the national higher ed walk-out today to show solidarity with the students leading the actions today and the higher ed faculty on campuses joining them.
Next, join the @edufreedomproj.bsky.social higher ed rally on 11/15! tinyurl.com/11-15-rally
November 7, 2025 at 7:56 PM
NO loyalty oaths in higher ed!
AFT MA staff joined the national higher ed walk-out today to show solidarity with the students leading the actions today and the higher ed faculty on campuses joining them.
Next, join the @edufreedomproj.bsky.social higher ed rally on 11/15! tinyurl.com/11-15-rally
AFT MA staff joined the national higher ed walk-out today to show solidarity with the students leading the actions today and the higher ed faculty on campuses joining them.
Next, join the @edufreedomproj.bsky.social higher ed rally on 11/15! tinyurl.com/11-15-rally
🗣️ New TA alert!
North Attleboro Federation of Teachers reached a tentative agreement last night with big wins on wages, stipends, sick leave, and longevity. Congrats, NAFT!! Now onward to ratification!
North Attleboro Federation of Teachers reached a tentative agreement last night with big wins on wages, stipends, sick leave, and longevity. Congrats, NAFT!! Now onward to ratification!
November 6, 2025 at 11:06 PM
🗣️ New TA alert!
North Attleboro Federation of Teachers reached a tentative agreement last night with big wins on wages, stipends, sick leave, and longevity. Congrats, NAFT!! Now onward to ratification!
North Attleboro Federation of Teachers reached a tentative agreement last night with big wins on wages, stipends, sick leave, and longevity. Congrats, NAFT!! Now onward to ratification!