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The Houston Federation of Teachers is a union of professionals that champions fairness, democracy, economic opportunity, and high quality public education.
Don’t forget, today is the last day to vote for our two endorsed candidates for the runoff election!
The polls close at 7:00 PM. To find your closest polling location, please visit harrisvotes.com.
The polls close at 7:00 PM. To find your closest polling location, please visit harrisvotes.com.
December 13, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Don’t forget, today is the last day to vote for our two endorsed candidates for the runoff election!
The polls close at 7:00 PM. To find your closest polling location, please visit harrisvotes.com.
The polls close at 7:00 PM. To find your closest polling location, please visit harrisvotes.com.
So much fun at the HFT Holiday Party tonight! Stay tuned for more photos 😍
December 13, 2025 at 3:50 AM
So much fun at the HFT Holiday Party tonight! Stay tuned for more photos 😍
⭐️ REMINDER ⭐️
If you’re coming to the HFT Holiday Party tomorrow, make sure you bring an unwrapped toy donation if you want to be entered into the raffle!
If you’re coming to the HFT Holiday Party tomorrow, make sure you bring an unwrapped toy donation if you want to be entered into the raffle!
December 11, 2025 at 8:29 PM
⭐️ REMINDER ⭐️
If you’re coming to the HFT Holiday Party tomorrow, make sure you bring an unwrapped toy donation if you want to be entered into the raffle!
If you’re coming to the HFT Holiday Party tomorrow, make sure you bring an unwrapped toy donation if you want to be entered into the raffle!
Early voting ends tomorrow (Dec. 9) for the special and runoff elections. Election Day is Dec. 13! Here are our endorsed candidates:
• Christian Menefee: CD 18
• Alejandra Salinas: Houston City Council At-Large 4
• Renee Jefferson Patterson for HCC Board Trustee District 2
Visit harrisvotes.com
• Christian Menefee: CD 18
• Alejandra Salinas: Houston City Council At-Large 4
• Renee Jefferson Patterson for HCC Board Trustee District 2
Visit harrisvotes.com
December 9, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Early voting ends tomorrow (Dec. 9) for the special and runoff elections. Election Day is Dec. 13! Here are our endorsed candidates:
• Christian Menefee: CD 18
• Alejandra Salinas: Houston City Council At-Large 4
• Renee Jefferson Patterson for HCC Board Trustee District 2
Visit harrisvotes.com
• Christian Menefee: CD 18
• Alejandra Salinas: Houston City Council At-Large 4
• Renee Jefferson Patterson for HCC Board Trustee District 2
Visit harrisvotes.com
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In Houston, TX, @hft2415.bsky.social educators are committed to creating supportive environments where students know their voices matter. Now, students like Rose are speaking out about how the state takeover is changing their classrooms. bsky.app/profile/hft2...
#PublicSchoolProud
#PublicSchoolProud
When your superintendent fires so many school staff members, students start creating math problems about it. As educators prepare to return to the classroom, we’re grateful for students like Rose who share their experiences of how the state takeover is impacting our community. @texasaft.org @aft.org
December 6, 2025 at 4:17 AM
In Houston, TX, @hft2415.bsky.social educators are committed to creating supportive environments where students know their voices matter. Now, students like Rose are speaking out about how the state takeover is changing their classrooms. bsky.app/profile/hft2...
#PublicSchoolProud
#PublicSchoolProud
What’s going on in #HoustonISD? Catch up on Jackie Anderson’s perspective as the President of the Houston Federation of Teachers on today’s podcast episode:
YT: youtu.be/_9yyjD3o-Mw?...
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/o...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/13KIi4x...
@texasaft.org @aft.org
YT: youtu.be/_9yyjD3o-Mw?...
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/o...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/13KIi4x...
@texasaft.org @aft.org
December 5, 2025 at 8:43 PM
What’s going on in #HoustonISD? Catch up on Jackie Anderson’s perspective as the President of the Houston Federation of Teachers on today’s podcast episode:
YT: youtu.be/_9yyjD3o-Mw?...
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/o...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/13KIi4x...
@texasaft.org @aft.org
YT: youtu.be/_9yyjD3o-Mw?...
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/o...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/13KIi4x...
@texasaft.org @aft.org
Please consider joining the Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation tomorrow to block walk for this special election's runoff candidates!
December 5, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Please consider joining the Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation tomorrow to block walk for this special election's runoff candidates!
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In Houston, TX, @hft2415.bsky.social members are committed to creating supportive school environments where students feel empowered. Students like Rose are speaking out about how the state takeover is impacting their classrooms and ability to learn.
bsky.app/profile/hft2...
#PublicSchoolProud
bsky.app/profile/hft2...
#PublicSchoolProud
December 5, 2025 at 3:53 PM
In Houston, TX, @hft2415.bsky.social members are committed to creating supportive school environments where students feel empowered. Students like Rose are speaking out about how the state takeover is impacting their classrooms and ability to learn.
bsky.app/profile/hft2...
#PublicSchoolProud
bsky.app/profile/hft2...
#PublicSchoolProud
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SCOTUS just ruled that Texas can use its latest racial gerrymander in next year’s midterms — greenlighting the egregious, racist map that displaces Black and Latino Texans.
This is a five alarm fire for our democracy. We cannot let it become our new normal.
This is a five alarm fire for our democracy. We cannot let it become our new normal.
December 5, 2025 at 1:08 AM
SCOTUS just ruled that Texas can use its latest racial gerrymander in next year’s midterms — greenlighting the egregious, racist map that displaces Black and Latino Texans.
This is a five alarm fire for our democracy. We cannot let it become our new normal.
This is a five alarm fire for our democracy. We cannot let it become our new normal.
We’ve received several phone calls from employees who filed grievances against Houston ISD without union representation and faced retaliation as a result. Because of this, 𝒘𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒍𝒚 𝒂𝒅𝒗𝒊𝒔𝒆 𝑯𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒏 𝑰𝑺𝑫 𝒆𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒐𝒚𝒆𝒆𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒇𝒊𝒍𝒆 𝒂 𝒈𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒗𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕.
December 3, 2025 at 11:12 PM
We’ve received several phone calls from employees who filed grievances against Houston ISD without union representation and faced retaliation as a result. Because of this, 𝒘𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒍𝒚 𝒂𝒅𝒗𝒊𝒔𝒆 𝑯𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒏 𝑰𝑺𝑫 𝒆𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒐𝒚𝒆𝒆𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒇𝒊𝒍𝒆 𝒂 𝒈𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒗𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕.
We’re collecting new, unwrapped toys for the holidays! If you want to help with this, here are details of where and when you can bring toys to donate:
🗓️ Mondays - Fridays, December 1 - 19
⏰ 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
📍 HFT Union Hall: 2704 Sutherland St
Thank you for helping us spread holiday cheer!
🗓️ Mondays - Fridays, December 1 - 19
⏰ 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
📍 HFT Union Hall: 2704 Sutherland St
Thank you for helping us spread holiday cheer!
December 2, 2025 at 12:46 AM
We’re collecting new, unwrapped toys for the holidays! If you want to help with this, here are details of where and when you can bring toys to donate:
🗓️ Mondays - Fridays, December 1 - 19
⏰ 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
📍 HFT Union Hall: 2704 Sutherland St
Thank you for helping us spread holiday cheer!
🗓️ Mondays - Fridays, December 1 - 19
⏰ 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
📍 HFT Union Hall: 2704 Sutherland St
Thank you for helping us spread holiday cheer!
Welcome back, Houston educators! We hope you had a restful and recharging break. Just 3 more weeks until the next one! Don’t miss out on our events this month. We can get through this together 🫶
RSVP to all events here: bit.ly/HFTActionCenter
Not a member? Join HFT today: hft2415.org/join-hft/
RSVP to all events here: bit.ly/HFTActionCenter
Not a member? Join HFT today: hft2415.org/join-hft/
December 1, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Welcome back, Houston educators! We hope you had a restful and recharging break. Just 3 more weeks until the next one! Don’t miss out on our events this month. We can get through this together 🫶
RSVP to all events here: bit.ly/HFTActionCenter
Not a member? Join HFT today: hft2415.org/join-hft/
RSVP to all events here: bit.ly/HFTActionCenter
Not a member? Join HFT today: hft2415.org/join-hft/
When your superintendent fires so many school staff members, students start creating math problems about it. As educators prepare to return to the classroom, we’re grateful for students like Rose who share their experiences of how the state takeover is impacting our community. @texasaft.org @aft.org
November 30, 2025 at 5:08 PM
When your superintendent fires so many school staff members, students start creating math problems about it. As educators prepare to return to the classroom, we’re grateful for students like Rose who share their experiences of how the state takeover is impacting our community. @texasaft.org @aft.org
Mark your calendars for our upcoming events!
📌 Toy Drive - Bring Toys to Donate!
Dec 1 - 19
📌 TES Training - Surviving HISD
Tues, Dec 2 | 5:30 - 6:30 PM
📌 Mindfulness & Meditation
Mon, Dec 8 | 5:30 - 6:30 PM
📌 HFT Holiday Party
Friday, Dec 12 | 5:30 - 10:00 PM
📌 Toy Drive - Bring Toys to Donate!
Dec 1 - 19
📌 TES Training - Surviving HISD
Tues, Dec 2 | 5:30 - 6:30 PM
📌 Mindfulness & Meditation
Mon, Dec 8 | 5:30 - 6:30 PM
📌 HFT Holiday Party
Friday, Dec 12 | 5:30 - 10:00 PM
November 29, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Mark your calendars for our upcoming events!
📌 Toy Drive - Bring Toys to Donate!
Dec 1 - 19
📌 TES Training - Surviving HISD
Tues, Dec 2 | 5:30 - 6:30 PM
📌 Mindfulness & Meditation
Mon, Dec 8 | 5:30 - 6:30 PM
📌 HFT Holiday Party
Friday, Dec 12 | 5:30 - 10:00 PM
📌 Toy Drive - Bring Toys to Donate!
Dec 1 - 19
📌 TES Training - Surviving HISD
Tues, Dec 2 | 5:30 - 6:30 PM
📌 Mindfulness & Meditation
Mon, Dec 8 | 5:30 - 6:30 PM
📌 HFT Holiday Party
Friday, Dec 12 | 5:30 - 10:00 PM
Thank you, Houston ISD teachers and staff, for taking care of our future. Happy Thanksgiving!
#Thanksgiving #Gracias #ThankYou #HoustonISD #HFT
@texasaft.org @aft.org
#Thanksgiving #Gracias #ThankYou #HoustonISD #HFT
@texasaft.org @aft.org
November 27, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Thank you, Houston ISD teachers and staff, for taking care of our future. Happy Thanksgiving!
#Thanksgiving #Gracias #ThankYou #HoustonISD #HFT
@texasaft.org @aft.org
#Thanksgiving #Gracias #ThankYou #HoustonISD #HFT
@texasaft.org @aft.org
Give yourself the gift of union support this holiday season. Houston ISD employees deserve protection, community, and a voice that has your back.
Don’t forget, our deadline to join HFT this year is April 1, 2026.
hft2415.org
@texasaft.org @aft.org
Don’t forget, our deadline to join HFT this year is April 1, 2026.
hft2415.org
@texasaft.org @aft.org
November 25, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Give yourself the gift of union support this holiday season. Houston ISD employees deserve protection, community, and a voice that has your back.
Don’t forget, our deadline to join HFT this year is April 1, 2026.
hft2415.org
@texasaft.org @aft.org
Don’t forget, our deadline to join HFT this year is April 1, 2026.
hft2415.org
@texasaft.org @aft.org
“All of the research points to the fact that kids need to read books and have a lot of time reading to become good readers," Hanford told me last week, careful not to comment on HISD directly.”
www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...
www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...
November 21, 2025 at 8:07 PM
“All of the research points to the fact that kids need to read books and have a lot of time reading to become good readers," Hanford told me last week, careful not to comment on HISD directly.”
www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...
www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...
The HFT Office will close at 3:00 PM on Friday, November 21, and will remain closed November 24 - November 28. We will resume regular business hours on Monday, December 1.
November 18, 2025 at 10:26 PM
The HFT Office will close at 3:00 PM on Friday, November 21, and will remain closed November 24 - November 28. We will resume regular business hours on Monday, December 1.
"It is important to join HFT because at any time administration can change and they can/will demand things of you that are not required/legal/etc. You have to plan for the unknown and protect yourself at all times."
Join today! hft2415.org
Join today! hft2415.org
November 18, 2025 at 7:34 PM
"It is important to join HFT because at any time administration can change and they can/will demand things of you that are not required/legal/etc. You have to plan for the unknown and protect yourself at all times."
Join today! hft2415.org
Join today! hft2415.org
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In winning the bid to administer Texas’ school vouchers, the venture-capitalist- backed firm, Odyssey, cultivated close ties to the political world of Gov Abbott, by @byjustinmiller.bsky.social. @texasaft.org @democracymoms.bsky.social @hft2415.bsky.social www.texasobserver.org/texas-vouche...
Texas’ Top Voucher Vendor Taps Abbott Allies in Contract Bid, Program Rollout
The New York firm Odyssey is now running the state’s lucrative voucher scheme with a little help from the governor’s friends.
www.texasobserver.org
November 16, 2025 at 10:04 PM
In winning the bid to administer Texas’ school vouchers, the venture-capitalist- backed firm, Odyssey, cultivated close ties to the political world of Gov Abbott, by @byjustinmiller.bsky.social. @texasaft.org @democracymoms.bsky.social @hft2415.bsky.social www.texasobserver.org/texas-vouche...
🇺🇸 Honoring all who served with courage and dedication. Thank you, veterans!
November 11, 2025 at 6:26 PM
🇺🇸 Honoring all who served with courage and dedication. Thank you, veterans!
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DEMS SIMPLE PROPOSAL:
A simple one year extension of existing ACA tax credits
Re-open the government
Establish committee to continue negotiations for long-term lower healthcare costs
A simple one year extension of existing ACA tax credits
Re-open the government
Establish committee to continue negotiations for long-term lower healthcare costs
November 7, 2025 at 8:15 PM
DEMS SIMPLE PROPOSAL:
A simple one year extension of existing ACA tax credits
Re-open the government
Establish committee to continue negotiations for long-term lower healthcare costs
A simple one year extension of existing ACA tax credits
Re-open the government
Establish committee to continue negotiations for long-term lower healthcare costs
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Schumer voting no.. That’s good. No one wants to continue this shut down but we need to address all the harms including the need to stop skyrocketing healthcare costs
www.politico.com/live-updates...
www.politico.com/live-updates...
Schumer's a no
Live updates and analysis from POLITICO’s Congress team.
www.politico.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Schumer voting no.. That’s good. No one wants to continue this shut down but we need to address all the harms including the need to stop skyrocketing healthcare costs
www.politico.com/live-updates...
www.politico.com/live-updates...
It was great hearing from TX Rep. Gina Hinojosa at her Breakfast with Labor this morning at the TX GC Area Labor Federation about her plans if elected as Texas Governor.
She said her first action as Governor would be to fire TEA Commissioner Mike Morath. #UnionStrong #txlege @aft.org @texasaft.org
She said her first action as Governor would be to fire TEA Commissioner Mike Morath. #UnionStrong #txlege @aft.org @texasaft.org
November 7, 2025 at 11:30 PM
It was great hearing from TX Rep. Gina Hinojosa at her Breakfast with Labor this morning at the TX GC Area Labor Federation about her plans if elected as Texas Governor.
She said her first action as Governor would be to fire TEA Commissioner Mike Morath. #UnionStrong #txlege @aft.org @texasaft.org
She said her first action as Governor would be to fire TEA Commissioner Mike Morath. #UnionStrong #txlege @aft.org @texasaft.org
This kind of disruption hurts Houston ISD students and disrespects educators who have faithfully served their community for years.”
- HFT President Jackie Anderson
@aft.org @texasaft.org
- HFT President Jackie Anderson
@aft.org @texasaft.org
November 6, 2025 at 6:40 PM
This kind of disruption hurts Houston ISD students and disrespects educators who have faithfully served their community for years.”
- HFT President Jackie Anderson
@aft.org @texasaft.org
- HFT President Jackie Anderson
@aft.org @texasaft.org