Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

February 21, 2022 at 4:55 PM

We’re celebrating public schools this week

Friend, It's Public Schools Week! Let’s take a moment to celebrate the promise and purpose of public schools in America. Let’s celebrate the students who learn in them, the people who work in them and the entire education community that supports preparing our next generat…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

February 21, 2022 at 4:54 PM

We’re celebrating public schools this week

John, It's Public Schools Week! Let’s take a moment to celebrate the promise and purpose of public schools in America. Let’s celebrate the students who learn in them, the people who work in them and the entire education community that supports preparing our next generatio…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

January 31, 2022 at 3:20 PM

It's time to fully fund IDEA

Every student—with or without a disability—deserves the opportunity to succeed. John, In 1975, Congress passed what would become the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to ensure every child with a disability has access to educational opportunity. At the sa…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

January 31, 2022 at 3:20 PM

It's time to fully fund IDEA

Every student—with or without a disability—deserves the opportunity to succeed. Friend, In 1975, Congress passed what would become the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to ensure every child with a disability has access to educational opportunity. At the …

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

January 27, 2022 at 7:32 PM

John, ​did you see our new poll results?

Amid Pandemic, Parents Say Neighborhood Public Schools Are Crucial to Help Their Children Recover and Thrive John, Since the beginning of the pandemic, educators and school support staff have made heroic efforts to keep students safe and learning. In a school year that st…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

January 27, 2022 at 7:31 PM

Hey, ​did you see our new poll results?

Amid Pandemic, Parents Say Neighborhood Public Schools Are Crucial to Help Their Children Recover and Thrive Friend, Since the beginning of the pandemic, educators and school support staff have made heroic efforts to keep students safe and learning. In a school year that …

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  AFT · [email protected]

January 11, 2022 at 11:31 PM

Don, our town hall starts soon

Tune in at 6:45 p.m. EST tonight for this important conversation Friend, We're going live on Facebook and YouTube in just a few minutes to discuss the spike in the omicron variant of COVID-19, vaccinations, and how our schools are tackling the virus to keep our kids safe.…

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  AFT · [email protected]

January 11, 2022 at 11:30 PM

John, our town hall starts soon

Tune in at 6:45 p.m. EST tonight for this important conversation John, We're going live on Facebook and YouTube in just a few minutes to discuss the spike in the omicron variant of COVID-19, vaccinations, and how our schools are tackling the virus to keep our kids safe. C…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

January 6, 2022 at 5:34 PM

Friend, Speak Up for Democracy Today

Dear Friend, One year ago today, we witnessed firsthand an attack on our country: an insurrection by political extremists at the U.S. Capitol. I was in Washington D.C., blocks from the Capitol building, which I can see from my office. I watched on television along with th…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

January 6, 2022 at 5:34 PM

John, Speak Up for Democracy Today

Dear John, One year ago today, we witnessed firsthand an attack on our country: an insurrection by political extremists at the U.S. Capitol. I was in Washington D.C., blocks from the Capitol building, which I can see from my office. I watched on television along with the …

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  AFT · [email protected]

December 23, 2021 at 12:22 AM

Thank you, Friend.

Dear Friend,   Our work—your work— through this tumultuous year has been amazing. In the most challenging of times, you have made a difference in the lives of so many: You have helped your students, patients and communities recover from …

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  AFT · [email protected]

December 22, 2021 at 10:14 PM

Thank you, John.

Dear John,   Our work—your work— through this tumultuous year has been amazing. In the most challenging of times, you have made a difference in the lives of so many: You have helped your students, patients and communities recover from a …

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

December 15, 2021 at 11:33 PM

Tonight’s gun violence town hall

Tune in at 6:45 p.m. EST tonight for this important conversation John, We’re going live on Facebook in just a few minutes to discuss gun violence in our schools and communities, and what we can do to help keep our loved ones safe. Click these links to watch it live on Fac…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

December 15, 2021 at 11:32 PM

Tonight’s gun violence town hall

Tune in at 6:45 p.m. EST tonight for this important conversation Friend, We’re going live on Facebook in just a few minutes to discuss gun violence in our schools and communities, and what we can do to help keep our loved ones safe. Click these links to watch it live on F…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

December 14, 2021 at 8:37 PM

Reading Opens the World

Learn more about our Reading Opens the World campaign John, Reading is essential to our lives—opening possibilities, helping us realize our dreams and creating confidence. Whether you’re a kid in rural West Virginia, the suburbs of Texas or a shelter in New York City, ope…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

December 14, 2021 at 8:29 PM

Reading Opens the World

Learn more about our Reading Opens the World campaign Friend, Reading is essential to our lives—opening possibilities, helping us realize our dreams and creating confidence. Whether you’re a kid in rural West Virginia, the suburbs of Texas or a shelter in New York City, o…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

November 30, 2021 at 7:26 PM

Pass the Build Back Better Act!

Call your senators at 888-879-2059 and tell them to pass the Build Back Better Act. Friend, On Nov. 19, the House of Representatives rose to meet the moment and passed the Build Back Better Act, a once-in-a-generation jobs and investment bill to make sure every American c…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

November 30, 2021 at 7:02 PM

Pass the Build Back Better Act!

Call your senators at 888-879-2059 and tell them to pass the Build Back Better Act. John, On Nov. 19, the House of Representatives rose to meet the moment and passed the Build Back Better Act, a once-in-a-generation jobs and investment bill to make sure every American can…

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  AFT · [email protected]

November 18, 2021 at 11:33 PM

WATCH LIVE: Children and Vaccines Town Hall

Tune in at 6:45 p.m. EST tonight for this important conversation Friend, We're going live on Facebook and YouTube in just a few minutes to discuss the recent availability of vaccinations for children ages 5 and over. Click these links to watch live on Facebook or on Yo…

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  AFT · [email protected]

November 18, 2021 at 11:31 PM

WATCH LIVE: Children and Vaccines Town Hall

Tune in at 6:45 p.m. EST tonight for this important conversation John, We're going live on Facebook and YouTube in just a few minutes to discuss the recent availability of vaccinations for children ages 5 and over. Click these links to watch live on Facebook or on YouT…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

November 16, 2021 at 7:47 PM

Children and Vaccines Town Hall

Please join us Thursday, Nov. 18, at 6:45 p.m. EST John, You are invited to a special Facebook Live town hall on Thursday, Nov. 18, at 6:45 p.m. EST to discuss the recent availability of vaccinations for children ages 5 and over. It is a great step to accelerate our way…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

November 16, 2021 at 7:43 PM

Children and Vaccines Town Hall

Please join us Thursday, Nov. 18, at 6:45 p.m. EST Friend, You are invited to a special Facebook Live town hall on Thursday, Nov. 18, at 6:45 p.m. EST to discuss the recent availability of vaccinations for children ages 5 and over. It is a great step to accelerate our w…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

November 3, 2021 at 1:58 PM

Scranton educators on strike for our kids and our schools

Let’s show Scranton’s teachers that they have statewide support. John, Today, Scranton educators have gone on strike. They have sacrificed for five years because of the fiscal mismanagement of the district and state oversight: Teachers are leaving, positions and services…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

November 3, 2021 at 1:58 PM

Scranton educators on strike for our kids and our schools

Let’s show Scranton’s teachers that they have statewide support. Hello, Today, Scranton educators have gone on strike. They have sacrificed for five years because of the fiscal mismanagement of the district and state oversight: Teachers are leaving, positions and service…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

October 28, 2021 at 8:51 PM

An historic investment

It’s up to us to get these bills passed Friend, Today, President Joe Biden and Congress laid out historic, once-in-a-generation investments where we need them most, with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Build Back Better Act. Now it’s up to us to get the…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

October 28, 2021 at 8:50 PM

An historic investment

It’s up to us to get these bills passed John, Today, President Joe Biden and Congress laid out historic, once-in-a-generation investments where we need them most, with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Build Back Better Act. Now it’s up to us to get them …

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

October 13, 2021 at 6:50 PM

A promise made is a promise kept

John, Our years of advocacy for AFT members around the country is paying off. We want everyone who wants to attend college to be able to do so, but it has become increasingly unaffordable. More than 42 million Americans, including many of our members, now owe $1.7 trillion…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

October 13, 2021 at 6:48 PM

A promise made is a promise kept

Hello, Our years of advocacy for AFT members around the country is paying off. We want everyone who wants to attend college to be able to do so, but it has become increasingly unaffordable. More than 42 million Americans, including many of our members, now owe $1.7 trillio…

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  Fedrick Ingram · [email protected]

October 12, 2021 at 7:05 PM

UPDATE: The Annual Civil, Human and Women’s Rights Conference

Friend, We are just three weeks away from our Civil, Human and Women’s Rights Conference, when activists like you will head to Washington, D.C., or join us virtually, for open forums, workshops, panels and keynote speakers to help educate and organize our ranks.   Still n…

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  Fedrick Ingram · [email protected]

October 12, 2021 at 7:03 PM

UPDATE: The Annual Civil, Human and Women’s Rights Conference

John, We are just three weeks away from our Civil, Human and Women’s Rights Conference, when activists like you will head to Washington, D.C., or join us virtually, for open forums, workshops, panels and keynote speakers to help educate and organize our ranks.   Still nee…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

October 11, 2021 at 2:26 PM

How would school lunches help your community thrive?

Friend, We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to learn and thrive in safe and welcoming schools. We also know that learning and thriving is nearly impossible on an empty stomach. That’s why we’ve been working to expand school meal and nutrition programs, pre…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

October 11, 2021 at 2:26 PM

How would school lunches help your community thrive?

John, We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to learn and thrive in safe and welcoming schools. We also know that learning and thriving is nearly impossible on an empty stomach. That’s why we’ve been working to expand school meal and nutrition programs, press…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

September 28, 2021 at 3:34 PM

This Thursday's town hall with Open Schools USA

Friend, Parents and educators agree that the safety and health of our students and school community is paramount. It is in all our interests to have a safe and healthy reopening of our schools this fall. The political polarization of COVID-19 and the changing circumstance…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

September 28, 2021 at 3:34 PM

This Thursday's town hall with Open Schools USA

John, Parents and educators agree that the safety and health of our students and school community is paramount. It is in all our interests to have a safe and healthy reopening of our schools this fall. The political polarization of COVID-19 and the changing circumstances …

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  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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