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 …

See More from Randi Weingarten

  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…

See More from Randi Weingarten

  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…

See More from Randi Weingarten

  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…

See More from Randi Weingarten

  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…

See More from Randi Weingarten

  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…

See More from Randi Weingarten

  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…

See More from Randi Weingarten

  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…

See More from Randi Weingarten

  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 …

See More from Randi Weingarten

  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…

See More from Randi Weingarten

  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

June 1, 2024 at 1:20 PM

Background checks save lives.

Don’t let Congress roll back the progress we’ve made on gun violence prevention. Friend, From creating an Office of Gun Violence Prevention, to funding community violence intervention programs, to helping to pass the first bipartisan gun safety law in decades, the Biden…

See More from Randi Weingarten

  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

June 1, 2024 at 1:20 PM

Background checks save lives.

Don’t let Congress roll back the progress we’ve made on gun violence prevention. John, From creating an Office of Gun Violence Prevention, to funding community violence intervention programs, to helping to pass the first bipartisan gun safety law in decades, the Biden a…

See More from Randi Weingarten

  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

May 11, 2024 at 12:04 PM

A surprise for celebrating 10 million books with us!

Friend, More than a dozen years ago, a remarkable meeting took place that set the stage for an incredible journey—and, as a result, this weekend we’re celebrating the distribution of our 10 millionth book! When I sat down with the team at First Book, it became evident ho…

See More from Randi Weingarten

  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

May 11, 2024 at 12:04 PM

A surprise for celebrating 10 million books with us!

John, More than a dozen years ago, a remarkable meeting took place that set the stage for an incredible journey—and, as a result, this weekend we’re celebrating the distribution of our 10 millionth book! When I sat down with the team at First Book, it became evident how …

See More from Randi Weingarten

  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

May 7, 2024 at 10:48 PM

Thank you

Hello, Every day, I think about what you do for our students, our patients and our communities. This week, the nation celebrates the work teachers, nurses, school lunch workers and public employees do. While sometimes these recognition weeks feel like just another Hallm…

See More from Randi Weingarten

  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

May 7, 2024 at 10:45 PM

Thank you

John, Every day, I think about what you do for our students, our patients and our communities. This week, the nation celebrates the work teachers, nurses, school lunch workers and public employees do. While sometimes these recognition weeks feel like just another Hallma…

See More from Randi Weingarten

  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

April 20, 2024 at 7:50 PM

We launched Educators for Biden Harris yesterday

Dear Friend, I joined Dr. Jill Biden and other incredible educators in Minnesota last night to kick off Educators for Biden-Harris. We launched before the Education Minnesota conference started, and the room was filled with hope after Dr. Biden spoke about a sense of re…

See More from Randi Weingarten

  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

April 20, 2024 at 7:50 PM

We launched Educators for Biden Harris yesterday

Dear John, I joined Dr. Jill Biden and other incredible educators in Minnesota last night to kick off Educators for Biden-Harris. We launched before the Education Minnesota conference started, and the room was filled with hope after Dr. Biden spoke about a sense of rene…

See More from Randi Weingarten

  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

April 1, 2024 at 1:34 PM

Students need the Pride in Mental Health Act

Our LGBTQIA+ children face mental health challenges at a higher rate than their peers Dear Friend, Our LGBTQIA+ children face mental health challenges at a higher rate than their peers, and they’re often the target of bullying, discrimination and horrible cruelty. Too o…

See More from Randi Weingarten

  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

April 1, 2024 at 1:33 PM

Students need the Pride in Mental Health Act

Our LGBTQIA+ children face mental health challenges at a higher rate than their peers Dear John, Our LGBTQIA+ children face mental health challenges at a higher rate than their peers, and they’re often the target of bullying, discrimination and horrible cruelty. Too oft…

See More from Randi Weingarten

  Jessica Tang & Laura Wiederhoeft · [email protected]

March 27, 2024 at 8:29 PM

Give us a listen this month.

This month’s “Union Talk” episode is about attacks on healthcare, worker rights and democracy. John, it seems like every day we’re reading in the news about a new attack on healthcare, on worker rights and on our democracy. It’s time we had a tough, frank conversation a…

See More from Jessica Tang & Laura Wiederhoeft

  Jessica Tang & Laura Wiederhoeft · [email protected]

March 27, 2024 at 8:27 PM

Give us a listen this month.

This month’s “Union Talk” episode is about attacks on healthcare, worker rights and democracy. Friend, it seems like every day we’re reading in the news about a new attack on healthcare, on worker rights and on our democracy. It’s time we had a tough, frank conversation…

See More from Jessica Tang & Laura Wiederhoeft

  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

March 21, 2024 at 2:20 PM

Watch live 📺 “Passion Meets Purpose: Promising Pathways Through Experiential Learning”

Tune in to watch the experiential learning conference live Dear John, Today, we’re co-hosting a pioneering conference on experiential learning in Washington, D.C.: “Passion Meets Purpose: Promising Pathways Through Experiential Learning.” This event, co-hosted with th…

See More from Randi Weingarten

  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

March 21, 2024 at 2:20 PM

Watch live 📺 “Passion Meets Purpose: Promising Pathways Through Experiential Learning”

Tune in to watch the experiential learning conference live Dear Friend, Today, we’re co-hosting a pioneering conference on experiential learning in Washington, D.C.: “Passion Meets Purpose: Promising Pathways Through Experiential Learning.” This event, co-hosted with …

See More from Randi Weingarten

  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

March 18, 2024 at 8:40 PM

Tune in live on Wednesday: Standing Together

Dear John, The tragic events in Israel and Gaza since Oct. 7 have deeply affected all of us here in the United States and around the world. On March 20, the AFT is hosting a conversation about the situation in the Middle East with leaders of Standing Together, a grass-…

See More from Randi Weingarten

  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

March 18, 2024 at 8:39 PM

Tune in live on Wednesday: Standing Together

Dear Friend, The tragic events in Israel and Gaza since Oct. 7 have deeply affected all of us here in the United States and around the world. On March 20, the AFT is hosting a conversation about the situation in the Middle East with leaders of Standing Together, a gras…

See More from Randi Weingarten

  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

March 15, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Join us! AFT is hosting two events in Washington, D.C.

Next week, the AFT is hosting two events in Washington, D.C., that advance this work. I invite you to join us, in person or online. Dear Friend, This year is about fighting for our families and communities to have a path to a better life and pressing for the real soluti…

See More from Randi Weingarten

  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

March 15, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Join us! AFT is hosting two events in Washington, D.C.

Next week, the AFT is hosting two events in Washington, D.C., that advance this work. I invite you to join us, in person or online. Dear John, This year is about fighting for our families and communities to have a path to a better life and pressing for the real solution…

See More from Randi Weingarten

  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

March 6, 2024 at 7:54 PM

​John​, we’re calling a Code Red.

Tell Congress to pass the Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act. John, it's time to call a Code Red. Hospitals are forcing nurses to work overtime, which leads to a lower quality of care, burnout and mental health challenges; more nurses are leaving the bedside to find …

See More from Randi Weingarten

  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

March 6, 2024 at 6:42 PM

​Friend​, we’re calling a Code Red.

Tell Congress to pass the Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act. Friend, it's time to call a Code Red. Hospitals are forcing nurses to work overtime, which leads to a lower quality of care, burnout and mental health challenges; more nurses are leaving the bedside to fin…

See More from Randi Weingarten

  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

February 29, 2024 at 9:01 PM

We honor Black history and Black experiences all year round

Check out the latest episode of our Union Talk podcast to learn more. Friend, Black History Month is coming to a close, and with all the attacks on the teaching of honest history, access to diverse books and more, I wanted to provide some resources we’ve developed and sh…

See More from Randi Weingarten

  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

February 29, 2024 at 9:00 PM

We honor Black history and Black experiences all year round

Check out the latest episode of our Union Talk podcast to learn more. John, Black History Month is coming to a close, and with all the attacks on the teaching of honest history, access to diverse books and more, I wanted to provide some resources we’ve developed and shar…

See More from Randi Weingarten

  Fred Guttenberg · [email protected]

February 13, 2024 at 7:50 PM

Join me at the AFT’s next virtual book club

I’m joining AFT for a discussion of my book, American Carnage: Shattering the Myths that Fuel Gun Violence. John, six years ago this month, I got the phone call that no father should ever have to get. My daughter, Jaime, was killed in the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Doug…

See More from Fred Guttenberg

  Fred Guttenberg · [email protected]

February 13, 2024 at 7:48 PM

Join me at the AFT’s next virtual book club

I’m joining AFT for a discussion of my book, American Carnage: Shattering the Myths that Fuel Gun Violence. Friend, six years ago this month, I got the phone call that no father should ever have to get. My daughter, Jaime, was killed in the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Do…

See More from Fred Guttenberg

  Deb Schmill · [email protected]

February 7, 2024 at 7:59 PM

My daughter died because of social media (sign the petition)

Content warning: Rape, drug misuse, death. Content warning: Rape, drug misuse, death. Dear John, I was in the room last week when Mark Zuckerberg turned to our group of parents to apologize during a Senate hearing on social media and the online child sexual exploitation …

See More from Deb Schmill

  Deb Schmill · [email protected]

February 7, 2024 at 7:57 PM

My daughter died because of social media (sign the petition)

Content warning: Rape, drug misuse, death. Content warning: Rape, drug misuse, death. Dear Friend, I was in the room last week when Mark Zuckerberg turned to our group of parents to apologize during a Senate hearing on social media and the online child sexual exploitatio…

See More from Deb Schmill

  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

January 25, 2024 at 4:41 PM

Tell Congress to fund community intervention programs.

We need your help, ​John​. John, While deaths and injuries from gun violence are declining, too many children and young people are slaughtered or traumatized by firearm-related violence. Death by firearm remains the leading killer of young people, and the impact on surviv…

See More from Randi Weingarten

  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

January 25, 2024 at 4:40 PM

Tell Congress to fund community intervention programs.

We need your help, ​Friend​. Friend, While deaths and injuries from gun violence are declining, too many children and young people are slaughtered or traumatized by firearm-related violence. Death by firearm remains the leading killer of young people, and the impact on su…

See More from Randi Weingarten

  Nicholas Ferroni · [email protected]

January 19, 2024 at 8:13 PM

‘My Favorite Teacher’ (new video series)

John, My name is Nicholas Ferroni. I’m a social studies teacher in New Jersey, and like all of you I have a passion for helping kids. It’s so fulfilling to go to school every day knowing that there are so many young people who count on me to help them grow into the confid…

See More from Nicholas Ferroni

  Nicholas Ferroni · [email protected]

January 19, 2024 at 7:15 PM

‘My Favorite Teacher’ (new video series)

Friend, My name is Nicholas Ferroni. I’m a social studies teacher in New Jersey, and like all of you I have a passion for helping kids. It’s so fulfilling to go to school every day knowing that there are so many young people who count on me to help them grow into the conf…

See More from Nicholas Ferroni

  Zerlina Maxwell · [email protected]

January 18, 2024 at 12:33 AM

I’m on the latest Union Talk podcast

Hello, Friend! My name is Zerlina Maxwell. I’m a radio host, writer, commentator and social justice advocate. We’re all getting back to work after Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and I wanted to share the AFT’s latest Union Talk episode with you. It has a very special guest—m…

See More from Zerlina Maxwell

  Zerlina Maxwell · [email protected]

January 18, 2024 at 12:32 AM

I’m on the latest Union Talk podcast

Hello, John! My name is Zerlina Maxwell. I’m a radio host, writer, commentator and social justice advocate. We’re all getting back to work after Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and I wanted to share the AFT’s latest Union Talk episode with you. It has a very special guest—me!…

See More from Zerlina Maxwell

  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

December 21, 2023 at 7:37 PM

Gratitude and Hope: Celebrating the Strength of AFT

Hello, As I reflect on this year, I am so grateful for AFT members and allies like you. You make a difference in people’s lives every day, through all of life’s ups and downs. We’re still feeling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the nation’s mood is anxious, the world…

See More from Randi Weingarten

  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

December 21, 2023 at 7:34 PM

Gratitude and Hope: Celebrating the Strength of AFT

John, As I reflect on this year, I am so grateful for AFT members and allies like you. You make a difference in people’s lives every day, through all of life’s ups and downs. We’re still feeling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the nation’s mood is anxious, the world …

See More from Randi Weingarten

  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

November 14, 2023 at 3:33 AM

Tell Congress not to slash funding to Title I.

Kids need solutions, not cuts. Friend, On Election Day, voters across the country made clear that they want pro-public school candidates, not dividers. This didn’t surprise me. As I visit schools and talk with families, I routinely hear what’s on parents’ minds—access to …

See More from Randi Weingarten

  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

November 14, 2023 at 3:32 AM

Tell Congress not to slash funding to Title I.

Kids need solutions, not cuts. John, On Election Day, voters across the country made clear that they want pro-public school candidates, not dividers. This didn’t surprise me. As I visit schools and talk with families, I routinely hear what’s on parents’ minds—access to sa…

See More from Randi Weingarten

  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

October 4, 2023 at 3:35 PM

Show your support for UAW

The AFT is holding a day of solidarity with striking United Auto Workers members. Friend, Tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 5, I’ll be on the picket line in Cincinnati. The AFT is holding a day of solidarity with striking United Auto Workers members. The UAW will have all-day pic…

See More from Randi Weingarten

  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

October 4, 2023 at 3:33 PM

Show your support for UAW

The AFT is holding a day of solidarity with striking United Auto Workers members. John, Tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 5, I’ll be on the picket line in Cincinnati. The AFT is holding a day of solidarity with striking United Auto Workers members. The UAW will have all-day picke…

See More from Randi Weingarten

  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

September 21, 2023 at 7:38 PM

Republicans are trying to cut education funding. Again.

Here’s what you need to know. Friend, Teachers and school support professionals across the country are working hard to help kids with their learning loss, loneliness and literacy challenges. As we continue to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, we must invest in our publi…

See More from Randi Weingarten

  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]

September 21, 2023 at 7:33 PM

Republicans are trying to cut education funding. Again.

Here’s what you need to know. John, Teachers and school support professionals across the country are working hard to help kids with their learning loss, loneliness and literacy challenges. As we continue to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, we must invest in our public …

See More from Randi Weingarten