Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT)
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The PFT represents 14,000 educators working in the School District of Philadelphia. We're fighting for more public education funding & a better world for workers. Nothing about us, without us ✊🏽
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Solidarity is how we win! Gorgeous day to fight for our democracy, shoulder to shoulder with friends and allies. As our LeShawna Coleman told the crowd: Protest is powerful and fortifying. Now, go AND do! #NoKings
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I wrote about the growing scrutiny Amazon is facing in New York. The overwhelming majority of the city council has now co-sponsored a bill that would force the company to directly employ its last-mile delivery workforce.
It’s Time for New York to Take On Amazon
Amazon has long evaded unionization of its last-mile delivery drivers by subcontracting them to third-party companies. Legislation introduced by socialist New York City Council member Tiffany Cabán co...
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December 17, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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Amazon claims that running a marketplace gives access to "competitive bidding" all at their website. In reality, Amazon controls what buyers see and how they shop, and reacts to spending habits by maximizing prices. prospect.org/2025/12/17/a...
December 17, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Amazon claims that running a marketplace gives access to "competitive bidding" all at their website. In reality, Amazon controls what buyers see and how they shop, and reacts to spending habits by maximizing prices. prospect.org/2025/12/17/a...
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I remember writing years ago about a then-new initiative by Amazon to disrupt local government procurement of things like office and school supplies. Turns out Amazon's become very popular with school districts, and it's using dynamic pricing to rip those schools off.
prospect.org/2025/12/17/a...
prospect.org/2025/12/17/a...
Amazon Has Been Conning School Districts out of Millions - The American Prospect
Amazon Business is billed as a convenient one-stop shop for schools. Reality is more expensive.
prospect.org
December 17, 2025 at 2:16 PM
I remember writing years ago about a then-new initiative by Amazon to disrupt local government procurement of things like office and school supplies. Turns out Amazon's become very popular with school districts, and it's using dynamic pricing to rip those schools off.
prospect.org/2025/12/17/a...
prospect.org/2025/12/17/a...
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Former special counsel Jack Smith tells a congressional committee that his team found "proof beyond a reasonable doubt” that President Trump engaged in a “criminal scheme” to overturn the results of the 2020 election, according to portions of his opening statement obtained by NBC News.
Jack Smith tells Congress he could prove Trump engaged in a 'criminal scheme' to overturn 2020 election
Smith testified about his investigations into Trump during a closed-door hearing with members of the House Judiciary Committee.
nbcnews.to
December 17, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Former special counsel Jack Smith tells a congressional committee that his team found "proof beyond a reasonable doubt” that President Trump engaged in a “criminal scheme” to overturn the results of the 2020 election, according to portions of his opening statement obtained by NBC News.
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Huge news… Discharge petition for extension of ACA tax credits for 3 years now has 218 votes.
Speaker Johnson-bring this to the floor as soon as possible
Speaker Johnson-bring this to the floor as soon as possible
Urgent update.
Our bipartisan petition to force a vote on a straightforward extension of the Affordable Care Act tax credits now has 218 signatures.
Mike Johnson should bring the bill to the floor immediately.
Our bipartisan petition to force a vote on a straightforward extension of the Affordable Care Act tax credits now has 218 signatures.
Mike Johnson should bring the bill to the floor immediately.
December 17, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Huge news… Discharge petition for extension of ACA tax credits for 3 years now has 218 votes.
Speaker Johnson-bring this to the floor as soon as possible
Speaker Johnson-bring this to the floor as soon as possible
By offering five weeks of paid parental leave for the first time ever, our new contract will help the District compete more effectively for skilled educators and staff.
The PFT will keep fighting for working conditions that draw early-career educators to Philly - and keeps them here ❤️💪🏽
The PFT will keep fighting for working conditions that draw early-career educators to Philly - and keeps them here ❤️💪🏽
December 17, 2025 at 3:30 PM
By offering five weeks of paid parental leave for the first time ever, our new contract will help the District compete more effectively for skilled educators and staff.
The PFT will keep fighting for working conditions that draw early-career educators to Philly - and keeps them here ❤️💪🏽
The PFT will keep fighting for working conditions that draw early-career educators to Philly - and keeps them here ❤️💪🏽
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"Starbucks, the company, is behaving irrationally.
As more and more stores go union the companies shortsightedness will become glaring and indefensible.
It will become clear that Starbucks management is creating structural fragility."
@sagaftra.org President #SeanAstin in LA right now
As more and more stores go union the companies shortsightedness will become glaring and indefensible.
It will become clear that Starbucks management is creating structural fragility."
@sagaftra.org President #SeanAstin in LA right now
December 16, 2025 at 7:10 PM
"Starbucks, the company, is behaving irrationally.
As more and more stores go union the companies shortsightedness will become glaring and indefensible.
It will become clear that Starbucks management is creating structural fragility."
@sagaftra.org President #SeanAstin in LA right now
As more and more stores go union the companies shortsightedness will become glaring and indefensible.
It will become clear that Starbucks management is creating structural fragility."
@sagaftra.org President #SeanAstin in LA right now
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Two-thirds of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck—and our members are not immune; they are feeling this pressure too. Let us know where we can help by taking this confidential AFT Debt Survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/GMYTBZ7
AFT Debt Survey
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December 15, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Two-thirds of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck—and our members are not immune; they are feeling this pressure too. Let us know where we can help by taking this confidential AFT Debt Survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/GMYTBZ7
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median asking rent in the US per the Census Bureau (data is through 9/30)
JD Vance lies as he breathes
JD Vance lies as he breathes
December 16, 2025 at 5:22 PM
median asking rent in the US per the Census Bureau (data is through 9/30)
JD Vance lies as he breathes
JD Vance lies as he breathes
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AOC: I want to remind you where the real crime is. It's in the oligarchs taking $170 billion of our money from health care and food assistance and public programs and taking that and funneling it into a secret police program.
December 16, 2025 at 4:20 PM
AOC: I want to remind you where the real crime is. It's in the oligarchs taking $170 billion of our money from health care and food assistance and public programs and taking that and funneling it into a secret police program.
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I spoke with the wife of a federal worker who has been battling breast cancer during the Trump administration's war on federal workers
www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
She has stage four cancer. Her husband is a federal worker. Will she survive the Trump administration?
Michaela’s husband is away 14 hours a day amid Trump’s ban on remote work, the threat of layoffs is ever-present and their health premiums are set to multiply
www.theguardian.com
December 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM
I spoke with the wife of a federal worker who has been battling breast cancer during the Trump administration's war on federal workers
www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
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The impact of President Trump’s policies is being felt by workers across the board, and the early warning signs are there—especially among workers of color and older workers. More on November's jobs report from @saraestep.bsky.social & @profcew.bsky.social: www.americanprogress.org/article/nove...
November’s Jobs Report Hints at Labor Market Weakness Ahead
November’s jobs report, released today, showed signs of weakness—particularly among groups that often foreshadow broader labor-market cooling, such as workers of color and older workers.
www.americanprogress.org
December 16, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The impact of President Trump’s policies is being felt by workers across the board, and the early warning signs are there—especially among workers of color and older workers. More on November's jobs report from @saraestep.bsky.social & @profcew.bsky.social: www.americanprogress.org/article/nove...
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Today's abysmal jobs report is a reminder that tax cuts for corporations and the rich don’t create jobs or grow the economy.
What's required is investment in working people — and better wages.
When workers have money to spend, the economy grows and businesses create more jobs.
Remember this.
What's required is investment in working people — and better wages.
When workers have money to spend, the economy grows and businesses create more jobs.
Remember this.
December 16, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Today's abysmal jobs report is a reminder that tax cuts for corporations and the rich don’t create jobs or grow the economy.
What's required is investment in working people — and better wages.
When workers have money to spend, the economy grows and businesses create more jobs.
Remember this.
What's required is investment in working people — and better wages.
When workers have money to spend, the economy grows and businesses create more jobs.
Remember this.
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Some 1.9 million Americans had been out of work for more than six months in November. Long-term unemployment has risen significantly over the past year, both in absolute terms and as a share of the labor force.
December 16, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Some 1.9 million Americans had been out of work for more than six months in November. Long-term unemployment has risen significantly over the past year, both in absolute terms and as a share of the labor force.
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The unemployment rate for Black workers soared to 8.3% in November. That's more than double the rate for white workers.
December 16, 2025 at 2:18 PM
The unemployment rate for Black workers soared to 8.3% in November. That's more than double the rate for white workers.
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It's bad.
Payrolls fell -105k in October and rose +64k in November. August and September payrolls were also revised down a total of 33k.
These data suggest VIRTUALLY NO EMPLOYMENT GROWTH since April ("Liberation day").
Unemployment is now up to 4.6%.
This is a tricky report, so stay tuned.
These data suggest VIRTUALLY NO EMPLOYMENT GROWTH since April ("Liberation day").
Unemployment is now up to 4.6%.
This is a tricky report, so stay tuned.
December 16, 2025 at 2:33 PM
It's bad.
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Looking to show your solidarity this holiday season? Our union-made gift guide has you covered! go.aflcio.org/gifts
December 16, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Looking to show your solidarity this holiday season? Our union-made gift guide has you covered! go.aflcio.org/gifts
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Remember, Mr. Rogers' original comment was intended for CHILDREN. Children need comfort, and their power is obviously very limited.
We're adults. We do need comfort, but we also need to take action. And what you'll find is the more you do, the better you'll feel. Look for the helpers and join them.
We're adults. We do need comfort, but we also need to take action. And what you'll find is the more you do, the better you'll feel. Look for the helpers and join them.
An important addendum to "look for the helpers" is "and then join them."
December 15, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Remember, Mr. Rogers' original comment was intended for CHILDREN. Children need comfort, and their power is obviously very limited.
We're adults. We do need comfort, but we also need to take action. And what you'll find is the more you do, the better you'll feel. Look for the helpers and join them.
We're adults. We do need comfort, but we also need to take action. And what you'll find is the more you do, the better you'll feel. Look for the helpers and join them.
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Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who tackled one of the Bondi killers, became an Australian citizen 3 years ago.
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
December 15, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who tackled one of the Bondi killers, became an Australian citizen 3 years ago.
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
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This is so vile and so un-American.
And calling our founder fathers - who would cringe at this kind of bigoted zealotry - "pearl clutchers" is a twist.
And calling our founder fathers - who would cringe at this kind of bigoted zealotry - "pearl clutchers" is a twist.
December 15, 2025 at 4:55 PM
This is so vile and so un-American.
And calling our founder fathers - who would cringe at this kind of bigoted zealotry - "pearl clutchers" is a twist.
And calling our founder fathers - who would cringe at this kind of bigoted zealotry - "pearl clutchers" is a twist.
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The AFL-CIO stands with the Australian labor movement in condemning the horrifying antisemitic attacks at Sydney’s Bondi Beach. America’s unions reaffirm our commitment to fight bigotry, hate, and violence as we push for a fair and just world for all.
December 15, 2025 at 12:18 PM
The AFL-CIO stands with the Australian labor movement in condemning the horrifying antisemitic attacks at Sydney’s Bondi Beach. America’s unions reaffirm our commitment to fight bigotry, hate, and violence as we push for a fair and just world for all.
On this first night of Hanukkah, all of us at the PFT are wishing you a wonderful season of light.
As the holiday begins, let us reflect on the brightness that we’ve provided to our community this past year, and look forward to the future that’s near. 🕎✨#HappyHanukkah
As the holiday begins, let us reflect on the brightness that we’ve provided to our community this past year, and look forward to the future that’s near. 🕎✨#HappyHanukkah
December 14, 2025 at 9:40 PM
On this first night of Hanukkah, all of us at the PFT are wishing you a wonderful season of light.
As the holiday begins, let us reflect on the brightness that we’ve provided to our community this past year, and look forward to the future that’s near. 🕎✨#HappyHanukkah
As the holiday begins, let us reflect on the brightness that we’ve provided to our community this past year, and look forward to the future that’s near. 🕎✨#HappyHanukkah
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12 dead at a mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach.💔
A 43-year-old father of two, Ahmed al Ahmed, snuck up & tackled a gunman to disarm him. Ahmed was shot twice.
Both Jewish & Muslim faiths teach that “to save one life is to save all humanity.” Let us hold fast to our humanity.❤️
A 43-year-old father of two, Ahmed al Ahmed, snuck up & tackled a gunman to disarm him. Ahmed was shot twice.
Both Jewish & Muslim faiths teach that “to save one life is to save all humanity.” Let us hold fast to our humanity.❤️
December 14, 2025 at 3:05 PM
12 dead at a mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach.💔
A 43-year-old father of two, Ahmed al Ahmed, snuck up & tackled a gunman to disarm him. Ahmed was shot twice.
Both Jewish & Muslim faiths teach that “to save one life is to save all humanity.” Let us hold fast to our humanity.❤️
A 43-year-old father of two, Ahmed al Ahmed, snuck up & tackled a gunman to disarm him. Ahmed was shot twice.
Both Jewish & Muslim faiths teach that “to save one life is to save all humanity.” Let us hold fast to our humanity.❤️
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7News Australia reports that the hero who jumped and disarmed one of the terrorist shooters
His name is Ahmed el-Ahmed
A 43 year old married father of two
He owns a fruit shop in Sutherland
No experience with guns
He was walking past
He has two bullets in his arm
His name is Ahmed el-Ahmed
A 43 year old married father of two
He owns a fruit shop in Sutherland
No experience with guns
He was walking past
He has two bullets in his arm
December 14, 2025 at 1:15 PM
7News Australia reports that the hero who jumped and disarmed one of the terrorist shooters
His name is Ahmed el-Ahmed
A 43 year old married father of two
He owns a fruit shop in Sutherland
No experience with guns
He was walking past
He has two bullets in his arm
His name is Ahmed el-Ahmed
A 43 year old married father of two
He owns a fruit shop in Sutherland
No experience with guns
He was walking past
He has two bullets in his arm
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"Weissman was in her dorm room at Brown when a friend called to warn her that a shooting was under way. Her initial feelings of panic soon turned to anger, she told NBC. “I’m angry that I thought I’d never have to deal with this again, and here I am eight years later,” Weissman told NBC News."
Two survivors of Brown University attack escaped other school shootings
Mia Tretta was shot in the abdomen in 2019 at a school near LA and Zoe Weissman witnessed a Florida shooting in 2018
www.theguardian.com
December 14, 2025 at 2:23 PM
"Weissman was in her dorm room at Brown when a friend called to warn her that a shooting was under way. Her initial feelings of panic soon turned to anger, she told NBC. “I’m angry that I thought I’d never have to deal with this again, and here I am eight years later,” Weissman told NBC News."