Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

February 14, 2023 at 8:35 PM

It's time to restore the assault weapons ban.

We can't let shootings like Parkland and MSU keep happening. John, It’s been a heartbreaking five years since the massacre of our kids and educators at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. Last night, we waited and watched in horror for hours as local fi…

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  AFT · [email protected]

February 14, 2023 at 12:11 AM

📺WATCH NOW: We’re live with Sen. Bernie Sanders

Tune in for our town hall on teacher shortages. John, We're going live on Facebook in just a few minutes with Sen. Bernie Sanders, AFT President Randi Weingarten and National Education Association President Becky Pringle to discuss the educator staffing crisis—and its pot…

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  AFT · [email protected]

February 14, 2023 at 12:10 AM

📺WATCH NOW: We’re live with Sen. Bernie Sanders

Tune in for our town hall on teacher shortages. Friend, We're going live on Facebook in just a few minutes with Sen. Bernie Sanders, AFT President Randi Weingarten and National Education Association President Becky Pringle to discuss the educator staffing crisis—and its p…

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  AFT · [email protected]

February 13, 2023 at 4:21 PM

TONIGHT AT 7:15 PM: Join our town hall with Senator Bernie Sanders!

We hope you're able to join us. John, Today, Monday, Feb. 13, at 7:15 p.m. Eastern time, we’ll be participating in a special educator town hall with Sen. Bernie Sanders, the new chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions. It’s his first town h…

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  AFT · [email protected]

February 13, 2023 at 4:20 PM

TONIGHT AT 7:15 PM: Join our town hall with Senator Bernie Sanders!

We hope you're able to join us. Friend, Today, Monday, Feb. 13, at 7:15 p.m. Eastern time, we’ll be participating in a special educator town hall with Sen. Bernie Sanders, the new chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions. It’s his first town…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

February 10, 2023 at 11:08 PM

I can't believe Temple did this.

Our TUGSA graduate worker family needs our support. Friend, did you see what Temple University just did to its graduate workers? Temple University Graduate Students’ Association (TUGSA) is on strike for living wages, manageable workloads and respect on the job. These are …

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

February 10, 2023 at 11:06 PM

I can't believe Temple did this.

Our TUGSA graduate worker family needs our support. John, did you see what Temple University just did to its graduate workers? Temple University Graduate Students’ Association (TUGSA) is on strike for living wages, manageable workloads and respect on the job. These are th…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

February 7, 2023 at 5:04 PM

📺WATCH NOW: Innovation Fund Grants

AFT's Innovation Fund is granting 14 projects the resources they need to help students thrive. Friend, I’m in Florida right now, announcing a series of grants to help local unions across the country act on what kids and communities need, including addressing the teacher s…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

February 7, 2023 at 5:04 PM

📺WATCH NOW: Innovation Fund Grants

AFT's Innovation Fund is granting 14 projects the resources they need to help students thrive. John, I’m in Florida right now, announcing a series of grants to help local unions across the country act on what kids and communities need, including addressing the teacher sho…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

February 6, 2023 at 9:30 PM

Join our town hall with Senator Bernie Sanders!

Friend, On Monday, Feb. 13, at 7:15 p.m. Eastern time, we’ll be participating in a special educator town hall with Sen. Bernie Sanders, the new chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions. It’s his first town hall since becoming committee chair…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

February 6, 2023 at 9:30 PM

Join our town hall with Senator Bernie Sanders!

John, On Monday, Feb. 13, at 7:15 p.m. Eastern time, we’ll be participating in a special educator town hall with Sen. Bernie Sanders, the new chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions. It’s his first town hall since becoming committee chair, …

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  Randi Weingarten, Fedrick C. Ingram and Evelyn DeJesus · [email protected]

December 22, 2022 at 3:48 PM

Thank you

John, As 2022 winds down, we’re saying goodbye to a year filled with struggle and possibility. You—our members and allies—taught, healed and served our students, our patients, our communities and each other. We are deeply grateful to you and for you. And hope we live up…

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  Randi Weingarten, Fedrick C. Ingram and Evelyn DeJesus · [email protected]

December 22, 2022 at 3:46 PM

Thank you

Friend, As 2022 winds down, we’re saying goodbye to a year filled with struggle and possibility. You—our members and allies—taught, healed and served our students, our patients, our communities and each other. We are deeply grateful to you and for you. And hope we live …

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

December 11, 2022 at 8:47 PM

This is a huge milestone

Our Reading Opens the World campaign has given out 1 million books in one year. And we're just getting started. John, I have exciting news to share: We started Reading Opens the World last December with the goal of distributing a million books to our students, their famil…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

December 11, 2022 at 8:45 PM

This is a huge milestone

Our Reading Opens the World campaign has given out 1 million books in one year. And we're just getting started. Friend, I have exciting news to share: We started Reading Opens the World last December with the goal of distributing a million books to our students, their fam…

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  Randi Weingarten, AFT · [email protected]

November 21, 2022 at 7:13 PM

This Thanksgiving, we're helping Ukrainian educators and their students

Make your contribution to the AFT Relief for Teachers and Children in Ukraine Fund today Dear John, A few weeks ago, I went to Ukraine in a gesture of solidarity and good will, to meet with teachers who have suffered immensely during the war. My visit was arranged by our …

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  Randi Weingarten, AFT · [email protected]

November 21, 2022 at 7:12 PM

This Thanksgiving, we're helping Ukrainian educators and their students

Make your contribution to the AFT Relief for Teachers and Children in Ukraine Fund today Dear Friend, A few weeks ago, I went to Ukraine in a gesture of solidarity and good will, to meet with teachers who have suffered immensely during the war. My visit was arranged by ou…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

November 15, 2022 at 9:12 PM

Thank you, voters.

We voted to reject extremism and fear. That’s big. Friend, Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. As the final votes are being counted, it’s now clear: In a year when democracy, freedom, public education, public safety and economic security were on the ballot, voters like you…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

November 15, 2022 at 9:11 PM

Thank you, John.

We voted to reject extremism and fear. That’s big. John, Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. As the final votes are being counted, it’s now clear: In a year when democracy, freedom, public education, public safety and economic security were on the ballot, voters like you o…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

November 8, 2022 at 2:08 PM

Please don’t stay home today, John.

Today is our last day to vote and make our voices heard. John, Everything is on the line in this election. In their closing ads, our opponents have made their extremist agenda clear: cut Medicare and Social Security, gut public education, stop student loan forgiveness, an…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

November 8, 2022 at 2:03 PM

Today’s the day, friends!

Today is our last day to vote and make our voices heard. Friend, Everything is on the line in this election. In their closing ads, our opponents have made their extremist agenda clear: cut Medicare and Social Security, gut public education, stop student loan forgiveness, …

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

November 1, 2022 at 3:02 PM

Which side are you on, Friend?

Everything is on the line this election. Friend, We’re one week out from this election, and it comes down to recognizing who is on our side. Ask yourself: Who are the candidates trying to solve problems, and who are the ones just trying to stoke fear and division? Who sup…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

November 1, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Which side are you on, John?

Everything is on the line this election. John, We’re one week out from this election, and it comes down to recognizing who is on our side. Ask yourself: Who are the candidates trying to solve problems, and who are the ones just trying to stoke fear and division? Who suppo…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

October 18, 2022 at 8:12 PM

We care. We fight. We show up. We vote.

We must vote for what kids and communities need. Hello, This Nov. 8, our freedoms are on the line: the freedom to vote and have that vote counted, to make a good living, to get the healthcare we need and to join a union, and our children’s freedom to read, learn and thriv…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

October 18, 2022 at 8:12 PM

We can't sit this election out, John.

We must vote for what kids and communities need. John, This Nov. 8, our freedoms are on the line: the freedom to vote and have that vote counted, to make a good living, to get the healthcare we need and to join a union, and our children’s freedom to read, learn and thrive…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

September 21, 2022 at 1:13 PM

[CORRECTED] It's Banned Books Week, Make Your Voice Heard.

Friend, Reading is a foundational skill that is critical to our kids’ future learning and to exercising our democratic freedoms. In a democratic society, banning books is wrong. And it’s also dangerous, especially when governments, including local school boards, censor wh…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

September 21, 2022 at 1:13 PM

[CORRECTED] It's Banned Books Week, Make Your Voice Heard.

John, Reading is a foundational skill that is critical to our kids’ future learning and to exercising our democratic freedoms. In a democratic society, banning books is wrong. And it’s also dangerous, especially when governments, including local school boards, censor what…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

September 21, 2022 at 12:04 PM

This Banned Books Week, Make Your Voice Heard.

Friend, Reading is a foundational skill that is critical to our kids’ future learning and to exercising our democratic freedoms. In a democratic society, banning books is wrong. And it’s also dangerous, especially when governments, including local school boards, censor wh…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

September 21, 2022 at 12:00 PM

This Banned Books Week, Make Your Voice Heard.

John, Reading is a foundational skill that is critical to our kids’ future learning and to exercising our democratic freedoms. In a democratic society, banning books is wrong. And it’s also dangerous, especially when governments, including local school boards, censor what…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

September 20, 2022 at 5:05 PM

It's National Voter Registration Day!

John, Today is National Voter Registration Day! The right to vote and the right to free and fair elections are fundamental pillars of our democracy. The upcoming midterm elections are some of the most important of our time. Have you checked your voter registration status…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

September 20, 2022 at 5:05 PM

It's National Voter Registration Day!

Friend, Today is National Voter Registration Day! The right to vote and the right to free and fair elections are fundamental pillars of our democracy. The upcoming midterm elections are some of the most important of our time. Have you checked your voter registration stat…

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  Randi Weingarten, AFT · [email protected]

September 12, 2022 at 6:50 PM

Watch: AFT’s new TV ad

As kids head back to school, educators and school staff are rolling up their sleeves to help kids recover and thrive. Friend, As kids head back to school, educators and school staff are rolling up their sleeves to help kids recover and thrive. AFT members are focused on …

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  Randi Weingarten, AFT · [email protected]

September 12, 2022 at 6:21 PM

📺 Educators are rolling up their sleeves

As kids head back to school, educators and school staff are rolling up their sleeves to help kids recover and thrive. John, As kids head back to school, educators and school staff are rolling up their sleeves to help kids recover and thrive. AFT members are focused on he…

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  Randi Weingarten, Fedrick C. Ingram and Evelyn DeJesus · [email protected]

September 5, 2022 at 12:40 PM

Labor Day

John, Fun fact, as we celebrate this Labor Day: Unions are cool again. Just this week, a Gallup poll shows that unions are more popular than they have been since the 1960s. Nearly half of nonunion workers say they would join a union in their workplace if they had the chan…

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  Randi Weingarten, Fedrick C. Ingram and Evelyn DeJesus · [email protected]

September 5, 2022 at 12:39 PM

Labor Day

Friend, Fun fact, as we celebrate this Labor Day: Unions are cool again. Just this week, a Gallup poll shows that unions are more popular than they have been since the 1960s. Nearly half of nonunion workers say they would join a union in their workplace if they had the ch…

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  Randi Weingarten, AFT · [email protected]

August 24, 2022 at 3:06 PM

Kids need to be safe online

Hello, This week, we’re kicking off AFT’s 2022 Back-to-School tour, bringing focus to our What Kids Need campaign. At a time when extremist politicians are trying to divide our communities and politicize public education by banning books, censoring curriculum and demonizi…

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  Randi Weingarten, AFT · [email protected]

August 24, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Kids need to be safe online

John, This week, we’re kicking off AFT’s 2022 Back-to-School tour, bringing focus to our What Kids Need campaign. At a time when extremist politicians are trying to divide our communities and politicize public education by banning books, censoring curriculum and demonizin…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

August 12, 2022 at 10:04 PM

PASSED: Inflation Reduction Act

Your phone calls, letters and advocacy worked! Friend, Great news: Because of our calls and letters, the House of Representatives just passed the Inflation Reduction Act, a generational bill to cut costs for working families, curb climate change, create jobs, and more. C…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

August 12, 2022 at 10:04 PM

PASSED: Inflation Reduction Act

Your phone calls, letters and advocacy worked! John, Great news: Because of our calls and letters, the House of Representatives just passed the Inflation Reduction Act, a generational bill to cut costs for working families, curb climate change, create jobs, and more. Cli…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

August 5, 2022 at 11:02 PM

UPDATE: Inflation Reduction Act

If everything goes well, the Senate will pass the Inflation Reduction Act this weekend John, Yesterday I joined U.S. senators and activists outside the Capitol to call on Congress to pass the Inflation Reduction Act. We’re closer than ever to this bill being passed. Even…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

August 5, 2022 at 11:01 PM

UPDATE: Inflation Reduction Act

If everything goes well, the Senate will pass the Inflation Reduction Act this weekend Friend, Yesterday I joined U.S. senators and activists outside the Capitol to call on Congress to pass the Inflation Reduction Act. We’re closer than ever to this bill being passed. Ev…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

August 3, 2022 at 5:04 PM

A big deal for working families

The Inflation Reduction Act would lower costs, invest in our future, and make wealthy corporations pay their fair share. Hello, After months of stops and starts, Sens. Schumer and Manchin have introduced the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 to cut costs for American famili…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

August 3, 2022 at 5:03 PM

A big deal for working families

The Inflation Reduction Act would lower costs, invest in our future, and make wealthy corporations pay their fair share. John, After months of stops and starts, Sens. Schumer and Manchin have introduced the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 to cut costs for American familie…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

August 2, 2022 at 6:38 PM

Veterans shouldn't have to beg for care

Sick veterans cannot afford, and should not have to wait any longer for health care and benefits. Friend, Right now, U.S. military veterans are camped outside the U.S. Capitol. They’re demanding that Republicans stop blocking healthcare access for veterans exposed to burn…

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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

August 2, 2022 at 6:35 PM

Tell your senators: Pass the PACT Act

Sick veterans cannot afford, and should not have to wait any longer for health care and benefits. John, Right now, U.S. military veterans are camped outside the U.S. Capitol. They’re demanding that Republicans stop blocking healthcare access for veterans exposed to burn p…

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  AFT · [email protected]

July 17, 2022 at 1:33 PM

Watch AFT's Convention Live: Sunday, 7/17

Here's what's happening at AFT's 87th convention today. Good morning from Boston, John! Today is the final day of our 87th AFT convention, so don't forget to tune in. Click here to watch live. Here’s who is speaking today: Santiago Mayer, Executive Director of Voters…

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  AFT · [email protected]

July 17, 2022 at 1:32 PM

Watch AFT's Convention Live: Sunday, 7/17

Here's what's happening at AFT's 87th convention today. Good morning from Boston, AFT! Today is the final day of our 87th AFT convention, so don't forget to tune in. Click here to watch live. Here’s who is speaking today: Santiago Mayer, Executive Director of Voters …

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  AFT · [email protected]

July 16, 2022 at 1:06 PM

Watch AFT's Convention Live: Saturday, 7/16

Here's what's happening at AFT's 87th convention today. Good morning from Boston, John! This week, we are joining with our union family for our 87th AFT convention. This week, we will be hearing from speakers, voting on resolutions and electing leadership—and we’ll focus …

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  AFT · [email protected]

July 16, 2022 at 1:03 PM

Watch AFT's Convention Live: Saturday, 7/16

Here's what's happening at AFT's 87th convention today. Good morning from Boston, AFT! This week, we are joining with our union family for our 87th AFT convention. This week, we will be hearing from speakers, voting on resolutions and electing leadership—and we’ll focus o…

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  AFT · [email protected]

July 15, 2022 at 12:33 PM

Watch AFT's Convention Live: Friday, 7/15

Here's what's happening at AFT's 87th convention today. Good morning from Boston, John! This week, we are joining with our union family for our 87th AFT convention. This week, we will be hearing from speakers, voting on resolutions and electing leadership—and we’ll focus …

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