Fedrick Ingram · [email protected]

September 25, 2021 at 2:20 PM

We must invest in our schools and communities

John, I just wanted to make sure you saw Randi’s email from earlier in the week about the Build Back Better Act working its way through Congress. We need to make sure that this critical piece of legislation gets on President Joe Biden’s desk—and soon. We’re asking you to…

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  Fedrick Ingram · [email protected]

September 25, 2021 at 2:15 PM

We must invest in our schools and communities

Hello, I just wanted to make sure you saw Randi’s email from earlier in the week about the Build Back Better Act working its way through Congress. We need to make sure that this critical piece of legislation gets on President Joe Biden’s desk—and soon. We’re asking you t…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

September 20, 2021 at 9:34 PM

Investing in our schools and communities

Friend, We’re on the precipice of charting a bold new course for our country with the Build Back Better Act. With historic investments in school infrastructure, expanding access to high-quality healthcare, boosting our economy, expanding and making permanent the child tax …

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

September 20, 2021 at 9:33 PM

Investing in our schools and communities

John, We’re on the precipice of charting a bold new course for our country with the Build Back Better Act. With historic investments in school infrastructure, expanding access to high-quality healthcare, boosting our economy, expanding and making permanent the child tax cr…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

September 11, 2021 at 6:12 PM

20 years later

Friend, Sept. 11, 2001, was primary day, and I was in Brooklyn getting out the vote when the sound of an explosion stopped me and my colleagues in our tracks. We were dumbstruck, and by the time the second plane hit the second tower, we knew that the world had suddenly cha…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

September 11, 2021 at 6:11 PM

20 years later

John, Sept. 11, 2001, was primary day, and I was in Brooklyn getting out the vote when the sound of an explosion stopped me and my colleagues in our tracks. We were dumbstruck, and by the time the second plane hit the second tower, we knew that the world had suddenly chang…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

September 7, 2021 at 8:21 PM

What "building back better" means

Friend, The House of Representatives has passed a historic budget resolution to put muscle behind President Joe Biden’s “build back better” agenda. The plan is designed to help our country fight COVID-19, boost our economy, expand the child tax credit, establish universal …

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

September 7, 2021 at 8:17 PM

What "building back better" means

John, The House of Representatives has passed a historic budget resolution to put muscle behind President Joe Biden’s “build back better” agenda. The plan is designed to help our country fight COVID-19, boost our economy, expand the child tax credit, establish universal pr…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

September 5, 2021 at 5:45 PM

Here's why I have hope this Labor Day

John, This Labor Day, we find ourselves caring, fighting and showing up: caring for those who are suffering the consequences of the pandemic, hurricanes, flash floods and wildfires; fighting for our members, students, patients and communities to have the freedom to thrive;…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

September 5, 2021 at 5:43 PM

Here's why I have hope this Labor Day

Friend, This Labor Day, we find ourselves caring, fighting and showing up: caring for those who are suffering the consequences of the pandemic, hurricanes, flash floods and wildfires; fighting for our members, students, patients and communities to have the freedom to thriv…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

September 3, 2021 at 5:23 PM

Chip in for Hurricane Ida relief

Friend, On Aug. 23, 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall in Louisiana, destroying homes, hospitals and schools, and devastating thousands of working families in the region. Now, 16 years later, state residents are once again picking up the pieces, this time in the wake o…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

September 3, 2021 at 5:22 PM

Chip in for Hurricane Ida relief

John, On Aug. 23, 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall in Louisiana, destroying homes, hospitals and schools, and devastating thousands of working families in the region. Now, 16 years later, state residents are once again picking up the pieces, this time in the wake of …

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

August 31, 2021 at 10:41 PM

WATCH: We’re going live to talk about safety as we head back to school

Friend, In just a few minutes, at 6:45 p.m. EDT, I’ll be going live on Facebook for a town hall with U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, pediatrician Dr. Samira Brown, National PTA’s Nathan Monell, Dr. Pamela Cantor of Turnaround for Children, and Dan Domenech with AASA…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

August 31, 2021 at 10:40 PM

WATCH: We’re going live to talk about safety as we head back to school

John, In just a few minutes, at 6:45 p.m. EDT, I’ll be going live on Facebook for a town hall with U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, pediatrician Dr. Samira Brown, National PTA’s Nathan Monell, Dr. Pamela Cantor of Turnaround for Children, and Dan Domenech with AASA, …

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

August 27, 2021 at 4:41 PM

March on for Voting Rights

Friend, This week we celebrate the 58th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. On Aug. 28, 1963, civil rights titans like Martin Luther King Jr. and Bayard Rustin took to the streets to fight for workers’ rights, voters’ rights and civil rights, becaus…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

August 27, 2021 at 4:41 PM

March on for Voting Rights

Friend, This week we celebrate the 58th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. On Aug. 28, 1963, civil rights titans like Martin Luther King Jr. and Bayard Rustin took to the streets to fight for workers’ rights, voters’ rights and civil rights, becaus…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

August 27, 2021 at 1:32 PM

Join me Tuesday for an important town hall

John, As I continue my 20-state cross-country Back to School for All tour, I want to take a moment to tell you about what I’ve seen and let you know about our upcoming virtual town hall on how we can return to in-person teaching and learning safely. I was just in Petaluma,…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

August 27, 2021 at 1:31 PM

Join me Tuesday for an important town hall

Friend, As I continue my 20-state cross-country Back to School for All tour, I want to take a moment to tell you about what I’ve seen and let you know about our upcoming virtual town hall on how we can return to in-person teaching and learning safely. I was just in Petalum…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

August 20, 2021 at 5:54 PM

Join Fighting For Our Vote This Weekend!

Friend, Last week the AFT joined a coalition of concerned organizations and partners to create the Fighting for Our Vote campaign. As anti-democracy forces are working to limit voting rights, interfere with vote counting and even manipulate the outcome of elections, it’s…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

August 20, 2021 at 5:53 PM

Join Fighting For Our Vote This Weekend!

John, Last week the AFT joined a coalition of concerned organizations and partners to create the Fighting for Our Vote campaign. As anti-democracy forces are working to limit voting rights, interfere with vote counting and even manipulate the outcome of elections, it’s n…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

August 19, 2021 at 6:36 PM

Fwd: I’m asking the Biden administration to cancel student debt

Hello, Our advocacy has paid off: Just days after I testified before the Senate Banking Committee, the Biden administration took bold action and extended the pause on student loan payments until Jan. 31, 2022. And just today, Secretary Cardona announced that the Biden admi…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

August 19, 2021 at 6:34 PM

Fwd: I’m asking the Biden administration to cancel student debt

John, Our advocacy has paid off: Just days after I testified before the Senate Banking Committee, the Biden administration took bold action and extended the pause on student loan payments until Jan. 31, 2022. And just today, Secretary Cardona announced that the Biden admin…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

August 6, 2021 at 9:55 PM

We Need to Fight Back Against the Attacks on Our Voting Rights

John, Everyone deserves to have a voice in our democracy and a say in who represents them. I’ve watched with growing alarm as threats against voting have proliferated across the country. Far too many of our elected officials think they get to pick and choose who will elect…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

August 6, 2021 at 9:53 PM

We Need to Fight Back Against the Attacks on Our Voting Rights

Friend, Everyone deserves to have a voice in our democracy and a say in who represents them. I’ve watched with growing alarm as threats against voting have proliferated across the country. Far too many of our elected officials think they get to pick and choose who will ele…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

July 21, 2021 at 6:42 PM

It's time to invest in school infrastructure

John, Senate Democrats are on the verge of finalizing the American Jobs Plan and the American Families Plan, totaling $3.5 trillion, which will pave the way for President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better agenda. These plans will be the first step toward transforming our econo…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

July 21, 2021 at 6:41 PM

It's time to invest in school infrastructure

Friend, Senate Democrats are on the verge of finalizing the American Jobs Plan and the American Families Plan, totaling $3.5 trillion, which will pave the way for President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better agenda. These plans will be the first step toward transforming our eco…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

July 15, 2021 at 1:54 PM

Invest in our country’s future

Friend, The American Rescue Plan provided invaluable support for working families across the country, as we prepared for businesses and schools to reopen this fall. But that was just a down payment; more help is needed to enable the country to continue its COVID-19 recover…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

July 15, 2021 at 1:52 PM

Invest in our country’s future

John, The American Rescue Plan provided invaluable support for working families across the country, as we prepared for businesses and schools to reopen this fall. But that was just a down payment; more help is needed to enable the country to continue its COVID-19 recovery …

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

July 6, 2021 at 4:51 PM

I'm speaking at TEACH today

Hello, In a few moments, at 1 p.m. Eastern, I’ll be gaveling in our TEACH conference—the biggest professional development conference we do—this year on Zoom. TEACH will honor educators for their amazing work during the most challenging year of our professional lives, press…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

July 6, 2021 at 4:51 PM

I'm speaking at TEACH today

John, In a few moments, at 1 p.m. Eastern, I’ll be gaveling in our TEACH conference—the biggest professional development conference we do—this year on Zoom. TEACH will honor educators for their amazing work during the most challenging year of our professional lives, pressi…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

June 19, 2021 at 4:05 PM

Celebrating Juneteenth

John Today we celebrate Juneteenth. July Fourth is known to every American as Independence Day, but Black Americans had to wait nearly 100 years more for freedom. On June 19, 1865—2 1/2 years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation—Union soldie…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

June 19, 2021 at 4:01 PM

Celebrating Juneteenth

Friend Today we celebrate Juneteenth. July Fourth is known to every American as Independence Day, but Black Americans had to wait nearly 100 years more for freedom. On June 19, 1865—2 1/2 years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation—Union sold…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

June 17, 2021 at 1:49 PM

It’s time to pass the Equality Act.

John, Happy Pride Month! Every day I am proud to celebrate our LGBTQ members and students, and their allies, but Pride is a special time for us to bring them front and center. This year, the celebration of Pride could not be more important. While we’ve made strides in re…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

June 17, 2021 at 1:47 PM

It’s time to pass the Equality Act.

Friend, Happy Pride Month! Every day I am proud to celebrate our LGBTQ members and students, and their allies, but Pride is a special time for us to bring them front and center. This year, the celebration of Pride could not be more important. While we’ve made strides in …

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

June 3, 2021 at 1:34 PM

Universal background checks are common sense.

Friend, It feels like every day in the news there’s a story about another mass shooting in another community. Loved ones are lost; family and friends are devastated. And after enduring a year-plus of lockdowns, illness, death, misinformation, polarization, fear and isolati…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

June 3, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Universal background checks are common sense.

John, It feels like every day in the news there’s a story about another mass shooting in another community. Loved ones are lost; family and friends are devastated. And after enduring a year-plus of lockdowns, illness, death, misinformation, polarization, fear and isolation…

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  AFT · [email protected]

May 25, 2021 at 9:33 PM

Tonight’s town hall with Sen. Warren & NAACP President Johnson

Hello, Don't forget: Today, May 25 at 6:45 p.m. EDT, we're holding a town hall about public service loan forgiveness with Senator Elizabeth Warren, NAACP President Derrick Johnson, and AFT members Darimir Perez and Dr. Jessica Saint-Paul. AFT President Randi Weingarten will…

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  AFT · [email protected]

May 25, 2021 at 9:32 PM

Tonight’s town hall with Sen. Warren & NAACP President Johnson

John, Don't forget: Today, May 25 at 6:45 p.m. EDT, we're holding a town hall about public service loan forgiveness with Senator Elizabeth Warren, NAACP President Derrick Johnson, and AFT members Darimir Perez and Dr. Jessica Saint-Paul. AFT President Randi Weingarten will …

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

May 25, 2021 at 1:22 AM

Our student debt town hall with Senator Warren and NAACP President Johnson tomorrow

John, Americans now owe a total of more than $1.7 trillion in student loan debt. And we know that borrowers with student loan debt are much more likely to postpone major life milestones and other important activities, such as marriage, having children, buying a home or tak…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

May 25, 2021 at 1:21 AM

Our student debt town hall with Senator Warren and NAACP President Johnson tomorrow

Friend, Americans now owe a total of more than $1.7 trillion in student loan debt. And we know that borrowers with student loan debt are much more likely to postpone major life milestones and other important activities, such as marriage, having children, buying a home or t…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

May 13, 2021 at 2:34 PM

We're going live 📺

We’ll be streaming the speech on our Facebook, YouTube and Twitter pages, so be sure to tune in. John, At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, AFT members sprang into action, and we have continued to work throughout to keep every child safe, nurtured and engaged. We know better…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

May 13, 2021 at 2:31 PM

We're going live 📺

We’ll be streaming the speech on our Facebook, YouTube and Twitter pages, so be sure to tune in. Hello, At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, AFT members sprang into action, and we have continued to work throughout to keep every child safe, nurtured and engaged. We know bette…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

May 8, 2021 at 9:38 PM

Tell your Senator to pass the For the People Act

Friend, Today, all over the nation, people are coming together for the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Day of Action, named for the late civil rights hero and U.S. representative. A thriving democracy relies on its citizens to breathe life into its vision and values. …

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

May 8, 2021 at 9:33 PM

Tell your Senator to pass the For the People Act

John, Today, all over the nation, people are coming together for the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Day of Action, named for the late civil rights hero and U.S. representative. A thriving democracy relies on its citizens to breathe life into its vision and values. Ju…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

May 5, 2021 at 6:34 PM

Thank a teacher, public employee, and nurse

John, I’m sure you saw my email this week thanking our teachers, nurses and public employees. Over this last year, AFT members have been the glue holding our country together in a time of crisis. We will be using our platforms to post thank-yous from our members and allie…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

May 5, 2021 at 6:32 PM

Thank a teacher, public employee, and nurse

Friend, I’m sure you saw my email this week thanking our teachers, nurses and public employees. Over this last year, AFT members have been the glue holding our country together in a time of crisis. We will be using our platforms to post thank-yous from our members and all…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

May 4, 2021 at 2:35 PM

Thank you, today and always

It feels like I say this every year, but it’s especially true this year. Every week—every day on the calendar—should be teacher, nurse and public employee appreciation week. Hello, It feels like I say this every year, but it’s especially true this year. Every week—every da…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

May 4, 2021 at 2:24 PM

Thank you, today and always

It feels like I say this every year, but it’s especially true this year. Every week—every day on the calendar—should be teacher, nurse and public employee appreciation week. John, It feels like I say this every year, but it’s especially true this year. Every week—every day…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

April 28, 2021 at 3:12 PM

Honoring Worker's Memorial Day

Friend, Today is international Workers Memorial Day, a day on which workers and their lawmakers all over the world hold vigils, remembrance events, demonstrations, and actions to mark this important event. But today is different; it’s a Workers Memorial Day unlike any other…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

April 28, 2021 at 3:09 PM

Honoring Worker's Memorial Day

John, Today is international Workers Memorial Day, a day on which workers and their lawmakers all over the world hold vigils, remembrance events, demonstrations, and actions to mark this important event. But today is different; it’s a Workers Memorial Day unlike any other. …

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