John,

Today, students, educators, parents, school staff and communities are standing together—united to save lives. We’re united to keep schools safe. We’re united to end gun violence because enough is enough. We are united because the time is now for our lawmakers to take action for gun safety.

Find the event closest to you. Let’s turn our sorrow and anger into action.

The majority of Americans—including many gun owners—support responsible, commonsense measures like universal background checks, red-flag and extreme-risk protection laws, and safe storage provisions for firearms.  There are no more excuses for dragging one’s heels. Every day the Senate fails to act costs more lives of more beloved members of our communities.

The time is now. Join parents, students, educators, nurses, faith leaders, survivors and activists from all over the country today to tell our lawmakers: Pass gun safety measures now.

In unity,
Randi Weingarten
AFT President