Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

October 1, 2020 at 2:08 PM

DC election deadlines

John, Our nation is in the midst of four crises—a health pandemic, an economic crisis, a reckoning with racism and a climate emergency—all made worse by President Trump. Now, Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell are ignoring their obligations to pass a meaningf…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

September 22, 2020 at 1:02 PM

Friend​, happy National Voter Registration Day!

Friend, Today, Sept. 22, is National Voter Registration Day—and we want to make sure you, your friends, your family and your colleagues are registered to vote in this year’s election. Click here to register to vote—then share this link on social media to spread the word. …

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

September 22, 2020 at 1:02 PM

John​, happy National Voter Registration Day!

John, Today, Sept. 22, is National Voter Registration Day—and we want to make sure you, your friends, your family and your colleagues are registered to vote in this year’s election. Click here to register to vote—then share this link on social media to spread the word. …

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

September 16, 2020 at 2:13 PM

​John​, check your voter registration NOW.

John, The right to vote underpins every other right we have. This year, as we are confronting four crises—the pandemic, the recession, systemic racism and, now, the worst wildfires ever—exercising our right to vote has never been more important. But in order to vote, whet…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

September 16, 2020 at 2:12 PM

​Friend​, check your voter registration NOW.

Friend, The right to vote underpins every other right we have. This year, as we are confronting four crises—the pandemic, the recession, systemic racism and, now, the worst wildfires ever—exercising our right to vote has never been more important. But in order to vote, wh…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

September 15, 2020 at 4:17 PM

Wildfire disaster relief

John, Last night, I had a Zoom call with some AFT leaders in Oregon. The stories they told me broke my heart. Entire towns have been burned to the ground, people are fleeing, the sky is full of smoke, and all of this is happening during a health pandemic, where it’s dange…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

September 15, 2020 at 4:14 PM

Wildfire disaster relief

Friend, Last night, I had a Zoom call with some AFT leaders in Oregon. The stories they told me broke my heart. Entire towns have been burned to the ground, people are fleeing, the sky is full of smoke, and all of this is happening during a health pandemic, where it’s dan…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

September 7, 2020 at 1:22 PM

Labor Day

Friend, This is a Labor Day like no other. Our nation is in the midst of three major crises—the United States has now had more than 6 million COVID-19 cases; our economy shows increasing signs of weakness when it comes to working folks and Main Street, even though Wall Stre…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

September 7, 2020 at 1:17 PM

Labor Day

John, This is a Labor Day like no other. Our nation is in the midst of three major crises—the United States has now had more than 6 million COVID-19 cases; our economy shows increasing signs of weakness when it comes to working folks and Main Street, even though Wall Street…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

September 2, 2020 at 5:20 PM

Today, we're demanding safe schools

John, Back-to-school season has been chaotic and confusing for students, parents, teachers and school staff everywhere. President Donald Trump and Education Secretary Betsy DeVos have refused to help with either national guidance or dedicated federal aid. And Senate Majori…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

September 2, 2020 at 5:17 PM

Today, we're demanding safe schools

Friend, Back-to-school season has been chaotic and confusing for students, parents, teachers and school staff everywhere. President Donald Trump and Education Secretary Betsy DeVos have refused to help with either national guidance or dedicated federal aid. And Senate Majo…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

September 1, 2020 at 6:38 PM

Let’s power the polls

John, Since November 2016, we have seen the consequences of the last presidential election. Donald Trump has helped a lot of billionaires get richer, yet working families are grappling with COVID-19, an economic recession and the effects of racism. Time after time, Trump h…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

September 1, 2020 at 6:31 PM

Let’s power the polls

Friend, Since November 2016, we have seen the consequences of the last presidential election. Donald Trump has helped a lot of billionaires get richer, yet working families are grappling with COVID-19, an economic recession and the effects of racism. Time after time, Trump…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

August 31, 2020 at 1:32 PM

This Wednesday, we’re going to demand safe schools

John, As COVID-19 continues to spread across the country, students, parents and educators are facing an uncertain new school year. Our schools need resources to prevent the virus from spreading in the classroom, which is why the House of Representatives passed the HEROES A…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

August 31, 2020 at 1:30 PM

This Wednesday, we’re going to demand safe schools

Friend, As COVID-19 continues to spread across the country, students, parents and educators are facing an uncertain new school year. Our schools need resources to prevent the virus from spreading in the classroom, which is why the House of Representatives passed the HEROES…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

August 11, 2020 at 9:52 PM

Biden picks Harris as VP

Friend, Joe Biden just picked Kamala Harris to be his running mate. This is an exciting and historic moment at a critical time when our nation is desperate for leadership. While all of the women Biden was considering are incredible leaders, we are confident that Harris wi…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

August 11, 2020 at 9:50 PM

Biden picks Harris as VP

John, Joe Biden just picked Kamala Harris to be his running mate. This is an exciting and historic moment at a critical time when our nation is desperate for leadership. While all of the women Biden was considering are incredible leaders, we are confident that Harris will…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

August 10, 2020 at 9:41 PM

VIDEO: We can’t press pause, Mitch.

Friend, Americans are in trouble—they’re dealing with a deadly pandemic, their enhanced unemployment insurance is running out, and they’re wondering how they’re going to afford rent—yet Trump is using the crisis to try to force permanent cuts to Social Security. All while …

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

August 10, 2020 at 9:40 PM

VIDEO: We can’t press pause, Mitch.

John, Americans are in trouble—they’re dealing with a deadly pandemic, their enhanced unemployment insurance is running out, and they’re wondering how they’re going to afford rent—yet Trump is using the crisis to try to force permanent cuts to Social Security. All while Se…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

August 10, 2020 at 9:38 PM

VIDEO: We can’t press pause, Mitch.

John, Americans are in trouble—they’re dealing with a deadly pandemic, their enhanced unemployment insurance is running out, and they’re wondering how they’re going to afford rent—yet Trump is using the crisis to try to force permanent cuts to Social Security. All while Se…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

August 10, 2020 at 9:30 PM

VIDEO: We can’t press pause, Mitch.

Friend, Americans are in trouble—they’re dealing with a deadly pandemic, their enhanced unemployment insurance is running out, and they’re wondering how they’re going to afford rent—yet Trump is using the crisis to try to force permanent cuts to Social Security. All while …

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

July 28, 2020 at 2:25 AM

McConnell's bill

Friend, Mitch McConnell finally released his bill today. I’m sure you’re not surprised, but the bill is bad. Simply put, it doesn’t match the scale of the crisis. I’m getting ready for the AFT convention, which starts tomorrow, but I wanted to make sure you heard about McC…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

July 28, 2020 at 2:21 AM

McConnell's bill

John, Mitch McConnell finally released his bill today. I’m sure you’re not surprised, but the bill is bad. Simply put, it doesn’t match the scale of the crisis. I’m getting ready for the AFT convention, which starts tomorrow, but I wanted to make sure you heard about McCon…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

July 20, 2020 at 6:52 PM

McConnell is back from vacation

John, All over the country, parents are wondering if schools will open this fall and agonizing over whether it is safe to send their children back to the classroom. Teachers and other school staff face the same issues, scrambling and getting increasingly angry at demands t…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

July 20, 2020 at 6:52 PM

McConnell is back from vacation

Hello, All over the country, parents are wondering if schools will open this fall and agonizing over whether it is safe to send their children back to the classroom. Teachers and other school staff face the same issues, scrambling and getting increasingly angry at demands …

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

July 9, 2020 at 8:32 PM

I'm talking to Dr. Jill Biden & Senator Elizabeth Warren tonight

John, I’m about to have a conversation with Jill Biden, Sen. Elizabeth Warren and AFT leaders from around the country on the issues related to reopening schools. While we planned this virtual roundtable a few weeks ago, Donald Trump and Betsy DeVos’ reckless actions this …

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

July 9, 2020 at 8:31 PM

I'm talking to Dr. Jill Biden & Senator Elizabeth Warren tonight

Hello, I’m about to have a conversation with Jill Biden, Sen. Elizabeth Warren and AFT leaders from around the country on the issues related to reopening schools. While we planned this virtual roundtable a few weeks ago, Donald Trump and Betsy DeVos’ reckless actions this…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

July 8, 2020 at 3:38 PM

The Senate went on vacation...

Friend, Donald Trump and Betsy DeVos did a photo op in the Rose Garden yesterday, demanding that school reopen. But they didn’t offer any plans or support for schools. They didn’t offer any guidance on keeping kids safe. Trump and DeVos may want to play it fast and loose w…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

July 8, 2020 at 3:37 PM

The Senate went on vacation...

John, Donald Trump and Betsy DeVos did a photo op in the Rose Garden yesterday, demanding that school reopen. But they didn’t offer any plans or support for schools. They didn’t offer any guidance on keeping kids safe. Trump and DeVos may want to play it fast and loose wit…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

July 6, 2020 at 11:00 PM

​Friend​, passing the HEROES Act will take ALL of us.

Friend, I want to thank you for your activism and dedication to your community. Your letters and calls are helping us put pressure on the Senate to pass the HEROES Act and invest in our states, communities and schools. We know we can count on you to fight with us. That’s w…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

July 6, 2020 at 11:00 PM

​John​, passing the HEROES Act will take ALL of us.

John, I want to thank you for your activism and dedication to your community. Your letters and calls are helping us put pressure on the Senate to pass the HEROES Act and invest in our states, communities and schools. We know we can count on you to fight with us. That’s why…

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  AFT · [email protected]

June 23, 2020 at 9:34 PM

Fwd: John​​, we need you to write to your senators.

John, we noticed we noticed you haven't written to your Senator yet to ask them to pass the HEROES Act. Will you help us get this bill across the finish line? Click here to write to your Senator and tell them: Don't forfeit our future. For more information on the HEROES A…

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  AFT · [email protected]

June 23, 2020 at 9:32 PM

Fwd: Friend​​, we need you to write to your senators.

Friend, we noticed we noticed you haven't written to your Senator yet to ask them to pass the HEROES Act. Will you help us get this bill across the finish line? Click here to write to your Senator and tell them: Don't forfeit our future. For more information on the HEROES…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

June 18, 2020 at 7:44 PM

Confronting Racism and in Support of Black Lives

Hello, The past few weeks have laid bare the 400 years of trauma Black Americans have faced. Racism, white supremacy and police brutality have been in the forefront of our public consciousness since the murders of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and more than a…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

June 18, 2020 at 7:44 PM

Confronting Racism and in Support of Black Lives

John, The past few weeks have laid bare the 400 years of trauma Black Americans have faced. Racism, white supremacy and police brutality have been in the forefront of our public consciousness since the murders of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and more than a …

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

June 10, 2020 at 8:37 PM

Friend​, we need you to write to your senators.

Friend, I’ll be frank here. We are battling three intersecting crises right now that pose a major threat to our public education and our economic recovery. If our senators don’t pass the HEROES Act and fund our future, our states and communities will see massive job losses…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

June 10, 2020 at 8:31 PM

John​, we need you to write to your senators.

John, I’ll be frank here. We are battling three intersecting crises right now that pose a major threat to our public education and our economic recovery. If our senators don’t pass the HEROES Act and fund our future, our states and communities will see massive job losses i…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

June 8, 2020 at 11:16 PM

Black Lives Matter

Dear John, America is facing three crises simultaneously: a global public health crisis, economic inequality exacerbated by COVID-19, and racism. All three have been made worse by a president who has shown himself unable—and, worse, unwilling—to meet the moment. I …

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

June 8, 2020 at 11:15 PM

Black Lives Matter

Dear Friend, America is facing three crises simultaneously: a global public health crisis, economic inequality exacerbated by COVID-19, and racism. All three have been made worse by a president who has shown himself unable—and, worse, unwilling—to meet the moment. …

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

June 2, 2020 at 1:45 PM

We can't sit this election out, DC

Hello, Our country is fighting three crises at the same time: the COVID-19 health crisis, the economic crisis, and a crisis of racial justice. All of this is made worse by a president incapable of rising to the moment and working to restore the health of the nation. As we …

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

May 11, 2020 at 7:22 PM

America’s 5 Economic Essentials

Dear Friend, The COVID-19 crisis has upended our lives and laid bare many of the problems workers are facing. We’ve been fighting on so many fronts: for personal protective equipment for healthcare workers; for Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards for f…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

May 11, 2020 at 7:11 PM

America’s 5 Economic Essentials

Dear Friend, The COVID-19 crisis has upended our lives and laid bare many of the problems workers are facing. We’ve been fighting on so many fronts: for personal protective equipment for healthcare workers; for Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards for f…

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  Randi Weingarten, AFT · [email protected]

May 3, 2020 at 4:07 PM

Thank a Hero: Celebrate Teacher, Nurse, and Public Service Appreciation weeks

Dear Friend, COVID-19 has upended everything—our way of life, our schools, our hospitals, our workplaces and our economy. One thing has not changed though: the dedication AFT members have to their jobs and to helping their communities. Our educators, healthcare workers, p…

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  Randi Weingarten, AFT · [email protected]

May 3, 2020 at 4:06 PM

Thank a Hero: Celebrate Teacher, Nurse, and Public Service Appreciation weeks

Dear John, COVID-19 has upended everything—our way of life, our schools, our hospitals, our workplaces and our economy. One thing has not changed though: the dedication AFT members have to their jobs and to helping their communities. Our educators, healthcare workers, pub…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

May 1, 2020 at 10:14 PM

Tell Congress: Pass state and local aid

Friend, It’s time to press Congress as hard as we can to fund the frontlines of this pandemic. And it’s the Senate majority that is the real problem. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell won’t do what’s right—you can tell from his callous and cynical comment that stat…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

May 1, 2020 at 10:12 PM

Tell Congress: Pass state and local aid

John, It’s time to press Congress as hard as we can to fund the frontlines of this pandemic. And it’s the Senate majority that is the real problem. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell won’t do what’s right—you can tell from his callous and cynical comment that states…

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  Team AFL-CIO · [email protected]

April 13, 2020 at 3:50 PM

Fwd: Tuesday’s town hall with the PTA

  John,   We just received this email from Randi Weingarten, president of AFT, and thought you should read it.   She wants you to know about tomorrow’s telephone town hall with the National PTA, which will be…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

March 21, 2020 at 10:45 PM

Here's how you can help nurses right now

Friend, We’re continuing to push for an aggressive federal response to the COVID-19 outbreak. As we work on the next stimulus, I want to focus all of our attention right now on saving the lives of healthcare workers. The AFT is the second-largest nurses union in the U…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

March 21, 2020 at 10:43 PM

Here's how you can help nurses right now

John, We’re continuing to push for an aggressive federal response to the COVID-19 outbreak. As we work on the next stimulus, I want to focus all of our attention right now on saving the lives of healthcare workers. The AFT is the second-largest nurses union in the Uni…

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  AFT President Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

March 13, 2020 at 1:36 AM

Coronavirus

John, This is a confusing and scary time for many of us. Since January, in response to the coronavirus, the AFT’s attention has been focused on how to ensure the health and safety of our families and communities, particularly those on the frontline of this crisis. Now, since …

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