Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

April 1, 2024 at 1:34 PM

Students need the Pride in Mental Health Act

Our LGBTQIA+ children face mental health challenges at a higher rate than their peers Dear Friend, Our LGBTQIA+ children face mental health challenges at a higher rate than their peers, and they’re often the target of bullying, discrimination and horrible cruelty. Too o…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

April 1, 2024 at 1:33 PM

Students need the Pride in Mental Health Act

Our LGBTQIA+ children face mental health challenges at a higher rate than their peers Dear John, Our LGBTQIA+ children face mental health challenges at a higher rate than their peers, and they’re often the target of bullying, discrimination and horrible cruelty. Too oft…

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  Jessica Tang & Laura Wiederhoeft · [email protected]

March 27, 2024 at 8:29 PM

Give us a listen this month.

This month’s “Union Talk” episode is about attacks on healthcare, worker rights and democracy. John, it seems like every day we’re reading in the news about a new attack on healthcare, on worker rights and on our democracy. It’s time we had a tough, frank conversation a…

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  Jessica Tang & Laura Wiederhoeft · [email protected]

March 27, 2024 at 8:27 PM

Give us a listen this month.

This month’s “Union Talk” episode is about attacks on healthcare, worker rights and democracy. Friend, it seems like every day we’re reading in the news about a new attack on healthcare, on worker rights and on our democracy. It’s time we had a tough, frank conversation…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

March 21, 2024 at 2:20 PM

Watch live 📺 “Passion Meets Purpose: Promising Pathways Through Experiential Learning”

Tune in to watch the experiential learning conference live Dear John, Today, we’re co-hosting a pioneering conference on experiential learning in Washington, D.C.: “Passion Meets Purpose: Promising Pathways Through Experiential Learning.” This event, co-hosted with th…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

March 21, 2024 at 2:20 PM

Watch live 📺 “Passion Meets Purpose: Promising Pathways Through Experiential Learning”

Tune in to watch the experiential learning conference live Dear Friend, Today, we’re co-hosting a pioneering conference on experiential learning in Washington, D.C.: “Passion Meets Purpose: Promising Pathways Through Experiential Learning.” This event, co-hosted with …

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

March 18, 2024 at 8:40 PM

Tune in live on Wednesday: Standing Together

Dear John, The tragic events in Israel and Gaza since Oct. 7 have deeply affected all of us here in the United States and around the world. On March 20, the AFT is hosting a conversation about the situation in the Middle East with leaders of Standing Together, a grass-…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

March 18, 2024 at 8:39 PM

Tune in live on Wednesday: Standing Together

Dear Friend, The tragic events in Israel and Gaza since Oct. 7 have deeply affected all of us here in the United States and around the world. On March 20, the AFT is hosting a conversation about the situation in the Middle East with leaders of Standing Together, a gras…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

March 15, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Join us! AFT is hosting two events in Washington, D.C.

Next week, the AFT is hosting two events in Washington, D.C., that advance this work. I invite you to join us, in person or online. Dear Friend, This year is about fighting for our families and communities to have a path to a better life and pressing for the real soluti…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

March 15, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Join us! AFT is hosting two events in Washington, D.C.

Next week, the AFT is hosting two events in Washington, D.C., that advance this work. I invite you to join us, in person or online. Dear John, This year is about fighting for our families and communities to have a path to a better life and pressing for the real solution…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

March 6, 2024 at 7:54 PM

​John​, we’re calling a Code Red.

Tell Congress to pass the Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act. John, it's time to call a Code Red. Hospitals are forcing nurses to work overtime, which leads to a lower quality of care, burnout and mental health challenges; more nurses are leaving the bedside to find …

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

March 6, 2024 at 6:42 PM

​Friend​, we’re calling a Code Red.

Tell Congress to pass the Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act. Friend, it's time to call a Code Red. Hospitals are forcing nurses to work overtime, which leads to a lower quality of care, burnout and mental health challenges; more nurses are leaving the bedside to fin…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

February 29, 2024 at 9:01 PM

We honor Black history and Black experiences all year round

Check out the latest episode of our Union Talk podcast to learn more. Friend, Black History Month is coming to a close, and with all the attacks on the teaching of honest history, access to diverse books and more, I wanted to provide some resources we’ve developed and sh…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

February 29, 2024 at 9:00 PM

We honor Black history and Black experiences all year round

Check out the latest episode of our Union Talk podcast to learn more. John, Black History Month is coming to a close, and with all the attacks on the teaching of honest history, access to diverse books and more, I wanted to provide some resources we’ve developed and shar…

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  Fred Guttenberg · [email protected]

February 13, 2024 at 7:50 PM

Join me at the AFT’s next virtual book club

I’m joining AFT for a discussion of my book, American Carnage: Shattering the Myths that Fuel Gun Violence. John, six years ago this month, I got the phone call that no father should ever have to get. My daughter, Jaime, was killed in the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Doug…

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  Fred Guttenberg · [email protected]

February 13, 2024 at 7:48 PM

Join me at the AFT’s next virtual book club

I’m joining AFT for a discussion of my book, American Carnage: Shattering the Myths that Fuel Gun Violence. Friend, six years ago this month, I got the phone call that no father should ever have to get. My daughter, Jaime, was killed in the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Do…

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  Deb Schmill · [email protected]

February 7, 2024 at 7:59 PM

My daughter died because of social media (sign the petition)

Content warning: Rape, drug misuse, death. Content warning: Rape, drug misuse, death. Dear John, I was in the room last week when Mark Zuckerberg turned to our group of parents to apologize during a Senate hearing on social media and the online child sexual exploitation …

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  Deb Schmill · [email protected]

February 7, 2024 at 7:57 PM

My daughter died because of social media (sign the petition)

Content warning: Rape, drug misuse, death. Content warning: Rape, drug misuse, death. Dear Friend, I was in the room last week when Mark Zuckerberg turned to our group of parents to apologize during a Senate hearing on social media and the online child sexual exploitatio…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

January 25, 2024 at 4:41 PM

Tell Congress to fund community intervention programs.

We need your help, ​John​. John, While deaths and injuries from gun violence are declining, too many children and young people are slaughtered or traumatized by firearm-related violence. Death by firearm remains the leading killer of young people, and the impact on surviv…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

January 25, 2024 at 4:40 PM

Tell Congress to fund community intervention programs.

We need your help, ​Friend​. Friend, While deaths and injuries from gun violence are declining, too many children and young people are slaughtered or traumatized by firearm-related violence. Death by firearm remains the leading killer of young people, and the impact on su…

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  Nicholas Ferroni · [email protected]

January 19, 2024 at 8:13 PM

‘My Favorite Teacher’ (new video series)

John, My name is Nicholas Ferroni. I’m a social studies teacher in New Jersey, and like all of you I have a passion for helping kids. It’s so fulfilling to go to school every day knowing that there are so many young people who count on me to help them grow into the confid…

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  Nicholas Ferroni · [email protected]

January 19, 2024 at 7:15 PM

‘My Favorite Teacher’ (new video series)

Friend, My name is Nicholas Ferroni. I’m a social studies teacher in New Jersey, and like all of you I have a passion for helping kids. It’s so fulfilling to go to school every day knowing that there are so many young people who count on me to help them grow into the conf…

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  Zerlina Maxwell · [email protected]

January 18, 2024 at 12:33 AM

I’m on the latest Union Talk podcast

Hello, Friend! My name is Zerlina Maxwell. I’m a radio host, writer, commentator and social justice advocate. We’re all getting back to work after Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and I wanted to share the AFT’s latest Union Talk episode with you. It has a very special guest—m…

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  Zerlina Maxwell · [email protected]

January 18, 2024 at 12:32 AM

I’m on the latest Union Talk podcast

Hello, John! My name is Zerlina Maxwell. I’m a radio host, writer, commentator and social justice advocate. We’re all getting back to work after Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and I wanted to share the AFT’s latest Union Talk episode with you. It has a very special guest—me!…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

December 21, 2023 at 7:37 PM

Gratitude and Hope: Celebrating the Strength of AFT

Hello, As I reflect on this year, I am so grateful for AFT members and allies like you. You make a difference in people’s lives every day, through all of life’s ups and downs. We’re still feeling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the nation’s mood is anxious, the world…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

December 21, 2023 at 7:34 PM

Gratitude and Hope: Celebrating the Strength of AFT

John, As I reflect on this year, I am so grateful for AFT members and allies like you. You make a difference in people’s lives every day, through all of life’s ups and downs. We’re still feeling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the nation’s mood is anxious, the world …

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

November 14, 2023 at 3:33 AM

Tell Congress not to slash funding to Title I.

Kids need solutions, not cuts. Friend, On Election Day, voters across the country made clear that they want pro-public school candidates, not dividers. This didn’t surprise me. As I visit schools and talk with families, I routinely hear what’s on parents’ minds—access to …

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

November 14, 2023 at 3:32 AM

Tell Congress not to slash funding to Title I.

Kids need solutions, not cuts. John, On Election Day, voters across the country made clear that they want pro-public school candidates, not dividers. This didn’t surprise me. As I visit schools and talk with families, I routinely hear what’s on parents’ minds—access to sa…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

October 4, 2023 at 3:35 PM

Show your support for UAW

The AFT is holding a day of solidarity with striking United Auto Workers members. Friend, Tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 5, I’ll be on the picket line in Cincinnati. The AFT is holding a day of solidarity with striking United Auto Workers members. The UAW will have all-day pic…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

October 4, 2023 at 3:33 PM

Show your support for UAW

The AFT is holding a day of solidarity with striking United Auto Workers members. John, Tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 5, I’ll be on the picket line in Cincinnati. The AFT is holding a day of solidarity with striking United Auto Workers members. The UAW will have all-day picke…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

September 21, 2023 at 7:38 PM

Republicans are trying to cut education funding. Again.

Here’s what you need to know. Friend, Teachers and school support professionals across the country are working hard to help kids with their learning loss, loneliness and literacy challenges. As we continue to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, we must invest in our publi…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

September 21, 2023 at 7:33 PM

Republicans are trying to cut education funding. Again.

Here’s what you need to know. John, Teachers and school support professionals across the country are working hard to help kids with their learning loss, loneliness and literacy challenges. As we continue to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, we must invest in our public …

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

September 15, 2023 at 8:17 PM

Stand with UAW

Autoworkers are striking for fairness. Here’s how you can show your support. John, For the first time in United Auto Workers history, the union is going on strike against all three of the Big Three auto manufacturers in the United States simultaneously: Ford, General Moto…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

September 15, 2023 at 8:07 PM

Stand with UAW

Autoworkers are striking for fairness. Here’s how you can show your support. Friend, For the first time in United Auto Workers history, the union is going on strike against all three of the Big Three auto manufacturers in the United States simultaneously: Ford, General Mo…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

September 12, 2023 at 3:30 PM

Watch our new television ad before it airs

We’re highlighting public schools that spark hope and create connections between parents, teachers, and students. John, As the new school year begins, extremists are ramping up their toxic, politically driven attacks against public education. In contrast, we are working …

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

September 12, 2023 at 3:30 PM

Watch our new television ad before it airs

We’re highlighting public schools that spark hope and create connections between parents, teachers, and students. Friend, As the new school year begins, extremists are ramping up their toxic, politically driven attacks against public education. In contrast, we are workin…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

September 12, 2023 at 1:35 PM

Heads up, student debt repayments are restarting.

Here’s what you need to know. Friend, After more than 3 1/2 years, student loan payments will resume in the next few weeks. Because of the AFT’s advocacy, the Biden administration has made significant changes to make your student debt more manageable and, potentially, e…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

September 12, 2023 at 1:34 PM

John, student debt repayments are restarting.

Here’s what you need to know. John, After more than 3 1/2 years, student loan payments will resume in the next few weeks. Because of the AFT’s advocacy, the Biden administration has made significant changes to make your student debt more manageable and, potentially, eas…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

September 4, 2023 at 2:13 PM

We have each other’s backs

John, This Labor Day, Americans are giving unions a thumbs-up. It’s not just the hot labor summer, it’s the union advantage—workers who join together in unions have higher pay, better benefits, safer workplaces and more voice on the job than nonunion workers. Those effect…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

September 4, 2023 at 2:05 PM

We have each other’s backs

Friend, This Labor Day, Americans are giving unions a thumbs-up. It’s not just the hot labor summer, it’s the union advantage—workers who join together in unions have higher pay, better benefits, safer workplaces and more voice on the job than nonunion workers. Those effe…

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  Clayola Brown (APRI) & Randi Weingarten (AFT) · [email protected]

August 25, 2023 at 3:21 PM

We march on, together.

Our fight for jobs, equity, justice and real solutions continues this Saturday at the March on Washington. Friend, The 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom was held at a time of epic struggle. The march was intended to fight against the forces of racial discrimin…

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  Clayola Brown (APRI) & Randi Weingarten (AFT) · [email protected]

August 25, 2023 at 3:21 PM

We march on, together.

Our fight for jobs, equity, justice and real solutions continues this Saturday at the March on Washington. John, The 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom was held at a time of epic struggle. The march was intended to fight against the forces of racial discriminat…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

August 22, 2023 at 4:10 PM

Join me to March on Washington

We’re honoring the fight for freedom, equality and justice on Aug. 26. Friend, On the fourth Saturday in August 1963, more than 200,000 people came to Washington, D.C., to demand freedom, equality and justice. The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom was held at a tim…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

August 22, 2023 at 4:10 PM

Join me to March on Washington

We’re honoring the fight for freedom, equality and justice on Aug. 26. John, On the fourth Saturday in August 1963, more than 200,000 people came to Washington, D.C., to demand freedom, equality and justice. The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom was held at a time …

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

August 17, 2023 at 5:27 PM

Special ‘American Educator’ on Raising Confident Readers

Please send your comments to [email protected]. We’d love to hear from you. Friend, Back to school is a time of hope and excitement for students, families and educators. And we’re building on that excitement with a special issue of American Educator on reading instruction desig…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

August 17, 2023 at 5:18 PM

Special ‘American Educator’ on Raising Confident Readers

Please send your comments to [email protected]. We’d love to hear from you. John, Back to school is a time of hope and excitement for students, families and educators. And we’re building on that excitement with a special issue of American Educator on reading instruction designe…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

August 2, 2023 at 10:25 PM

We need real solutions, not cuts.

Republican extremists are trying to slash billions from education & vital programs. Here’s how to help. Friend, Americans are still recovering from the ripple effects of the pandemic, particularly our most vulnerable populations. Students still have a vast array of so…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

August 2, 2023 at 10:20 PM

We need real solutions, not cuts.

Republican extremists are trying to slash billions from education & vital programs. Here’s how to help. John, Americans are still recovering from the ripple effects of the pandemic, particularly our most vulnerable populations. Students still have a vast array of soci…

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  AFT · [email protected]

July 21, 2023 at 6:24 PM

Watch Randi’s TEACH Speech Live!

We’re launching a new campaign to help students. Friend, Today at 2 p.m. Eastern time, Randi Weingarten will take the stage at our TEACH conference—our biggest professional development conference—in Washington, D.C. We hope you’re able to tune in. Click here to watch l…

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  AFT · [email protected]

July 21, 2023 at 6:23 PM

Watch Randi’s TEACH Speech Live!

We’re launching a new campaign to help students. John, Today at 2 p.m. Eastern time, Randi Weingarten will take the stage at our TEACH conference—our biggest professional development conference—in Washington, D.C. We hope you’re able to tune in. Click here to watch liv…

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