Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

November 12, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Hello, Congress needs to hear from you on WEP and GPO

It’s time for Congress to deliver real solutions for seniors by fully repealing the WEP and GPO Hello, The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) threaten the Social Security benefits of millions of retired teachers, support staff and o…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

November 12, 2024 at 2:59 PM

John, Congress needs to hear from you on WEP and GPO

It’s time for Congress to deliver real solutions for seniors by fully repealing the WEP and GPO John, The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) threaten the Social Security benefits of millions of retired teachers, support staff and ot…

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  AFT · [email protected]

November 6, 2024 at 5:41 PM

Last night's election results

Here's what you need to know. Hello, AFT President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement on the outcome of the 2024 election: “The voters have spoken. While we hoped and fought for a different outcome, we respect both their will and the peaceful transfer of pow…

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  AFT · [email protected]

November 6, 2024 at 5:40 PM

Last night's election results

Here's what you need to know. John, AFT President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement on the outcome of the 2024 election: “The voters have spoken. While we hoped and fought for a different outcome, we respect both their will and the peaceful transfer of powe…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

November 5, 2024 at 12:35 PM

Go vote right now, friends​!

If you haven’t already cast your ballot, make your plan and make your voice heard. Friend, today our country will decide whether we elect leaders who will help us realize our hopes and aspirations, or ones who will exploit chaos and fear. We’ll decide between a candidate…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

November 5, 2024 at 12:31 PM

Go vote right now, John​!

If you haven’t already cast your ballot, make your plan and make your voice heard. John, today our country will decide whether we elect leaders who will help us realize our hopes and aspirations, or ones who will exploit chaos and fear. We’ll decide between a candidate w…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

October 28, 2024 at 3:40 PM

Last night at Madison Square Garden

The Trump campaign’s racist hate was on full, disgraceful display last night at Madison Square Garden. Dark, narcissistic smears and rank fearmongering have no place in America—and should be disqualifying for any candidate for office. John, The Trump campaign’s racist h…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

October 28, 2024 at 3:39 PM

Last night at Madison Square Garden

The Trump campaign’s racist hate was on full, disgraceful display last night at Madison Square Garden. Dark, narcissistic smears and rank fearmongering have no place in America—and should be disqualifying for any candidate for office. Hello, The Trump campaign’s racist …

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

October 19, 2024 at 4:33 PM

Our last AFT Book Club before Election Day

This Sunday night, I’m talking with the renowned historian Heather Cox Richardson about her latest book, Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America. John, we’re 16 days away from Election Day. We know that this election is the most important of our lifetimes, and…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

October 19, 2024 at 4:31 PM

Our last AFT Book Club before Election Day

This Sunday night, I’m talking with the renowned historian Heather Cox Richardson about her latest book, Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America. Friend, we’re 16 days away from Election Day. We know that this election is the most important of our lifetimes, a…

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  Pam Campbell (AFT) · [email protected]

October 18, 2024 at 1:37 PM

The AFT Votes bus came to my town!

I’m a school support professional in Eau Claire, Wis. This month’s AFT Votes bus tour visit gives me hope for a better future. Hello, My name is Pam Campbell, and I’m a member of the Eau Claire Schools Classified Staff Federation in Eau Claire, Wis. I know there’s a …

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  Pam Campbell (AFT) · [email protected]

October 18, 2024 at 1:37 PM

The AFT Votes bus came to my town!

I’m a school support professional in Eau Claire, Wis. This month’s AFT Votes bus tour visit gives me hope for a better future. John, My name is Pam Campbell, and I’m a member of the Eau Claire Schools Classified Staff Federation in Eau Claire, Wis. I know there’s a l…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

October 10, 2024 at 7:34 PM

Help our AFT family recover from Milton and Helene

Our colleagues need our help. Please give if you can. Hello, Hurricane Milton has battered the southeastern United States, leaving 3 million people without power and millions more displaced. Families in Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas and other states were already strug…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

October 10, 2024 at 7:34 PM

Help our AFT family recover from Milton and Helene

Our colleagues need our help. Please give if you can. John, Hurricane Milton has battered the southeastern United States, leaving 3 million people without power and millions more displaced. Families in Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas and other states were already strugg…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

October 3, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Support, celebrate and respect PSRPs

Three easy ways to support, celebrate and respect PSRPs! John, It’s common sense. Public schools are essential to our children and our communities, and support staff are essential to our public schools and colleges. These 3 million paraprofessionals and school-related p…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

October 3, 2024 at 6:57 PM

Support, celebrate and respect PSRPs

Three easy ways to support, celebrate and respect PSRPs! Friend, It’s common sense. Public schools are essential to our children and our communities, and support staff are essential to our public schools and colleges. These 3 million paraprofessionals and school-related…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

October 2, 2024 at 11:21 PM

Walz won by doing what teachers do

John, Last night I watched the debate from St. Paul with educators from across Minnesota. It was incredible watching Gov. Tim Walz, a Minnesota teacher and former AFT and Education Minnesota member, debate while I was surrounded by his colleagues. Walz won last…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

October 2, 2024 at 11:20 PM

Walz won by doing what teachers do

Friend, Last night I watched the debate from St. Paul with educators from across Minnesota. It was incredible watching Gov. Tim Walz, a Minnesota teacher and former AFT and Education Minnesota member, debate while I was surrounded by his colleagues. Walz won la…

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  Randi Weingarten, AFT President · [email protected]

September 25, 2024 at 10:46 PM

Tomorrow: MoveOn Educators For Harris Call

Dear Friend, When our friends at MoveOn asked to partner on a virtual call to talk about the ways a Harris-Walz administration will support public schools and the students they serve, I immediately replied, “of course!” MoveOn is committed to public schools and the fig…

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  Randi Weingarten, AFT President · [email protected]

September 25, 2024 at 10:46 PM

Tomorrow: MoveOn Educators For Harris Call

Dear John, When our friends at MoveOn asked to partner on a virtual call to talk about the ways a Harris-Walz administration will support public schools and the students they serve, I immediately replied, “of course!” MoveOn is committed to public schools and the fight…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

September 17, 2024 at 1:26 PM

Voters trust YOU.

Today is National Voter Registration Day. Please take five minutes to check your voter registration status and get registered if you’re not already. John, your vote matters. But if you aren’t registered, you won’t be able to vote. Everything you care about as educators,…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

September 17, 2024 at 1:26 PM

Voters trust YOU.

Today is National Voter Registration Day. Please take five minutes to check your voter registration status and get registered if you’re not already. Friend, your vote matters. But if you aren’t registered, you won’t be able to vote. Everything you care about as educator…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

September 2, 2024 at 11:01 AM

Thank you, and keep marching.

It’s Labor Day, and unions continue to be at their highest favorability levels. John, It’s Labor Day, and unions continue to be at their highest favorability levels. We know why: Unions are how we create a better life for ourselves, our families and our communities. Thro…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

September 2, 2024 at 11:01 AM

Thank you, and keep marching.

It’s Labor Day, and unions continue to be at their highest favorability levels. Friend, It’s Labor Day, and unions continue to be at their highest favorability levels. We know why: Unions are how we create a better life for ourselves, our families and our communities. Th…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

August 28, 2024 at 11:10 PM

JD Vance

Add your name to demand JD Vance and his allies stop the attacks on educators. Friend, JD Vance is doubling down on the latest unearthed example of his disparaging views about teachers and modern families. And as a new school year begins, we can’t ignore it when he atta…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

August 28, 2024 at 11:09 PM

JD Vance

Add your name to demand JD Vance and his allies stop the attacks on educators. John, JD Vance is doubling down on the latest unearthed example of his disparaging views about teachers and modern families. And as a new school year begins, we can’t ignore it when he attack…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

August 22, 2024 at 9:14 PM

I am speaking at the DNC today!

Tune in live tonight, Aug. 22, at 5:45 p.m. CDT/ 6:45 p.m. EST Dear John, It’s going to be a great night at the Democratic National Convention, and it’s an honor that National Education Association President Becky Pringle and I have been asked to speak on the same day t…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

August 22, 2024 at 9:14 PM

I am speaking at the DNC today!

Tune in live tonight, Aug. 22, at 5:45 p.m. CDT/ 6:45 p.m. EST Dear Friend, It’s going to be a great night at the Democratic National Convention, and it’s an honor that National Education Association President Becky Pringle and I have been asked to speak on the same day…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

August 21, 2024 at 4:01 PM

Watch: We’re bringing CTE to the DNC today

We're partnering with the XQ Institute to host a special event, “Good Trouble: America’s Youth, Career-Tech Ed and a Healthier Economy.” Hello from Chicago, Friend! I’m here all week for the Democratic National Convention, where delegates, elected officials and advocat…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

August 21, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Watch: We’re bringing CTE to the DNC today

We're partnering with the XQ Institute to host a special event, “Good Trouble: America’s Youth, Career-Tech Ed and a Healthier Economy.” Hello from Chicago, John! I’m here all week for the Democratic National Convention, where delegates, elected officials and advocates…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

August 15, 2024 at 3:10 PM

2024 AFT Convention Highlights

We did more at our convention than can fit in one email, but I wanted to make sure you saw some of these highlights. This is important. We're all in this together. Hello,   Just a quick note to say thank you. At our union’s bi…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

August 15, 2024 at 3:09 PM

2024 AFT Convention Highlights

We did more at our convention than can fit in one email, but I wanted to make sure you saw some of these highlights. This is important. We're all in this together. John,   Just a quick note to say thank you. At our union’s bie…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

August 12, 2024 at 6:00 PM

The AFT is kicking off our election efforts this week!

Join us to learn how you can be a part of this historic effort. John, We’re kicking off this election season with an “AFT for Harris-Walz” membership town hall on Thursday, Aug. 15, at 6 p.m. EDT. The AFT is rallying behind Kamala Harris and Tim Walz for the White House.…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

August 12, 2024 at 5:59 PM

The AFT is kicking off our election efforts this week!

Join us to learn how you can be a part of this historic effort. Friend, We’re kicking off this election season with an “AFT for Harris-Walz” membership town hall on Thursday, Aug. 15, at 6 p.m. EDT. The AFT is rallying behind Kamala Harris and Tim Walz for the White Hous…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

August 6, 2024 at 5:31 PM

Let’s elect an AFT member Vice President

Friend, Tim Walz has been a great governor, and he will be a great vice president. He is an inspired choice. We supported him when he ran for Congress and governor, and for good reason: He has provided record funding for public education, protected reproductive rights, a…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

August 6, 2024 at 5:24 PM

Let’s elect an AFT member Vice President

John, Tim Walz has been a great governor, and he will be a great vice president. He is an inspired choice. We supported him when he ran for Congress and governor, and for good reason: He has provided record funding for public education, protected reproductive rights, and…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

July 31, 2024 at 12:44 AM

Join me on the “Labor for Harris” Zoom tomorrow night!

John, I’m joining an urgent Labor for Harris call that the AFL-CIO is hosting at 8 p.m. EDT tomorrow, and I’m inviting you to join me. In the last few days, we’ve seen these calls pop up, everything from LGBTQ for Harris to Black Women for Harris. Last night’s White…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

July 31, 2024 at 12:44 AM

Join me on the “Labor for Harris” Zoom tomorrow night!

Friend, I’m joining an urgent Labor for Harris call that the AFL-CIO is hosting at 8 p.m. EDT tomorrow, and I’m inviting you to join me. In the last few days, we’ve seen these calls pop up, everything from LGBTQ for Harris to Black Women for Harris. Last night’s Whi…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

July 25, 2024 at 1:39 PM

TODAY: Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the AFT’s convention

We’re kicking off the 2024 AFT National Convention from Texas today. Hello, Today will go down in the history books as one of the most important moments in labor history and the fight for democracy. Vice President Kamala Harris is in Houston to address the AFT’s conve…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

July 25, 2024 at 1:36 PM

TODAY: Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the AFT’s convention

We’re kicking off the 2024 AFT National Convention from Texas today. John, Today will go down in the history books as one of the most important moments in labor history and the fight for democracy. Vice President Kamala Harris is in Houston to address the AFT’s conven…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

July 22, 2024 at 3:23 PM

Howdy from Houston!

We’re kicking off the 2024 AFT National Convention from Texas today. John, I’m excited to kick off the 2024 AFT National Convention today in Houston, Texas! We’re coming together to celebrate our union’s wins, face the challenges in our communities, and set a path for …

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

July 22, 2024 at 3:20 PM

Howdy from Houston!

We’re kicking off the 2024 AFT National Convention from Texas today. Hello, I’m excited to kick off the 2024 AFT National Convention today in Houston, Texas! We’re coming together to celebrate our union’s wins, face the challenges in our communities, and set a path for…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

July 9, 2024 at 9:00 PM

MAGA extremists want to gut education funding.

Congress is voting on funding bills for 2025, and extremists want to cut funding for education. Friend, We know that schools, hospitals and communities need funding and resources to create real solutions for a better life. But once again, extremists in Congress are prop…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

July 9, 2024 at 6:44 PM

MAGA extremists want to gut education funding.

Congress is voting on funding bills for 2025, and extremists want to cut funding for education. John, We know that schools, hospitals and communities need funding and resources to create real solutions for a better life. But once again, extremists in Congress are propos…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

July 1, 2024 at 8:10 PM

Supreme Court's decision endangers our democracy

Here’s what you need to know about the Supreme Court’s ruling in Trump v. United States John, Today, the Supreme Court fundamentally changed presidential power. After it arrogated power to itself last week in the Chevron case, it has now arrogated more power to a preside…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

July 1, 2024 at 8:10 PM

Supreme Court's decision endangers our democracy

Here’s what you need to know about the Supreme Court’s ruling in Trump v. United States Friend, Today, the Supreme Court fundamentally changed presidential power. After it arrogated power to itself last week in the Chevron case, it has now arrogated more power to a presi…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

June 11, 2024 at 11:02 PM

Congress might endangering PSLF

Here's what you need to know. Friend, Congress may consider legislation this week to expand Pell Grants to shorter-term programs, but it would pay for this by undermining Public Service Loan Forgiveness and other important student loan programs. Click here and tell Con…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

June 11, 2024 at 11:01 PM

We must protect Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Here's what you need to know. John, Congress may consider legislation this week to expand Pell Grants to shorter-term programs, but it would pay for this by undermining Public Service Loan Forgiveness and other important student loan programs. Click here and tell Congr…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

June 3, 2024 at 6:05 PM

Friend​, ​Congress needs to hear from you on WEP and GPO​​

The Senate Finance Committee is taking comments on provisions that drastically reduce Social Security benefits for public service workers nationwide, and the committee needs to hear from workers like you. Friend, The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government …

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

June 3, 2024 at 6:04 PM

John​, ​Congress needs to hear from you on WEP and GPO​​

The Senate Finance Committee is taking comments on provisions that drastically reduce Social Security benefits for public service workers nationwide, and the committee needs to hear from workers like you. John, The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pe…

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