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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]
August 28, 2024 at 11:10 PM

JD Vance

Add your name to demand JD Vance and his allies stop the attacks on educators. Friend, JD Vance is doubling down on the latest unearthed example of his disparaging views about teachers and modern families. And as a new school year begins, we can’t ignore it when he atta…
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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]
August 28, 2024 at 11:09 PM

JD Vance

Add your name to demand JD Vance and his allies stop the attacks on educators. John, JD Vance is doubling down on the latest unearthed example of his disparaging views about teachers and modern families. And as a new school year begins, we can’t ignore it when he attack…
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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]
August 22, 2024 at 9:14 PM

I am speaking at the DNC today!

Tune in live tonight, Aug. 22, at 5:45 p.m. CDT/ 6:45 p.m. EST Dear John, It’s going to be a great night at the Democratic National Convention, and it’s an honor that National Education Association President Becky Pringle and I have been asked to speak on the same day t…
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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]
August 22, 2024 at 9:14 PM

I am speaking at the DNC today!

Tune in live tonight, Aug. 22, at 5:45 p.m. CDT/ 6:45 p.m. EST Dear Friend, It’s going to be a great night at the Democratic National Convention, and it’s an honor that National Education Association President Becky Pringle and I have been asked to speak on the same day…
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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]
August 21, 2024 at 4:01 PM

Watch: We’re bringing CTE to the DNC today

We're partnering with the XQ Institute to host a special event, “Good Trouble: America’s Youth, Career-Tech Ed and a Healthier Economy.” Hello from Chicago, Friend! I’m here all week for the Democratic National Convention, where delegates, elected officials and advocat…
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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]
August 21, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Watch: We’re bringing CTE to the DNC today

We're partnering with the XQ Institute to host a special event, “Good Trouble: America’s Youth, Career-Tech Ed and a Healthier Economy.” Hello from Chicago, John! I’m here all week for the Democratic National Convention, where delegates, elected officials and advocates…
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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]
August 15, 2024 at 3:10 PM

2024 AFT Convention Highlights

We did more at our convention than can fit in one email, but I wanted to make sure you saw some of these highlights. This is important. We're all in this together. Hello,   Just a quick note to say thank you. At our union’s bi…
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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]
August 15, 2024 at 3:09 PM

2024 AFT Convention Highlights

We did more at our convention than can fit in one email, but I wanted to make sure you saw some of these highlights. This is important. We're all in this together. John,   Just a quick note to say thank you. At our union’s bie…
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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]
August 12, 2024 at 6:00 PM

The AFT is kicking off our election efforts this week!

Join us to learn how you can be a part of this historic effort. John, We’re kicking off this election season with an “AFT for Harris-Walz” membership town hall on Thursday, Aug. 15, at 6 p.m. EDT. The AFT is rallying behind Kamala Harris and Tim Walz for the White House.…
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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]
August 12, 2024 at 5:59 PM

The AFT is kicking off our election efforts this week!

Join us to learn how you can be a part of this historic effort. Friend, We’re kicking off this election season with an “AFT for Harris-Walz” membership town hall on Thursday, Aug. 15, at 6 p.m. EDT. The AFT is rallying behind Kamala Harris and Tim Walz for the White Hous…
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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]
August 6, 2024 at 5:31 PM

Let’s elect an AFT member Vice President

Friend, Tim Walz has been a great governor, and he will be a great vice president. He is an inspired choice. We supported him when he ran for Congress and governor, and for good reason: He has provided record funding for public education, protected reproductive rights, a…
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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]
August 6, 2024 at 5:24 PM

Let’s elect an AFT member Vice President

John, Tim Walz has been a great governor, and he will be a great vice president. He is an inspired choice. We supported him when he ran for Congress and governor, and for good reason: He has provided record funding for public education, protected reproductive rights, and…
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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]
July 31, 2024 at 12:44 AM

Join me on the “Labor for Harris” Zoom tomorrow night!

John, I’m joining an urgent Labor for Harris call that the AFL-CIO is hosting at 8 p.m. EDT tomorrow, and I’m inviting you to join me. In the last few days, we’ve seen these calls pop up, everything from LGBTQ for Harris to Black Women for Harris. Last night’s White…
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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]
July 31, 2024 at 12:44 AM

Join me on the “Labor for Harris” Zoom tomorrow night!

Friend, I’m joining an urgent Labor for Harris call that the AFL-CIO is hosting at 8 p.m. EDT tomorrow, and I’m inviting you to join me. In the last few days, we’ve seen these calls pop up, everything from LGBTQ for Harris to Black Women for Harris. Last night’s Whi…
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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]
July 25, 2024 at 1:39 PM

TODAY: Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the AFT’s convention

We’re kicking off the 2024 AFT National Convention from Texas today. Hello, Today will go down in the history books as one of the most important moments in labor history and the fight for democracy. Vice President Kamala Harris is in Houston to address the AFT’s conve…
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  Randi Weingarten · [email protected]
July 25, 2024 at 1:36 PM

TODAY: Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the AFT’s convention

We’re kicking off the 2024 AFT National Convention from Texas today. John, Today will go down in the history books as one of the most important moments in labor history and the fight for democracy. Vice President Kamala Harris is in Houston to address the AFT’s conven…
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  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 …
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  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…
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  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…
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  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…
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  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…
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  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…
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  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…
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  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…
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  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 …
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  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…
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  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…
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  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…
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  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…
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  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 …
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  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…
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  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…
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  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…
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  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…
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  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…
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  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…
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  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…
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  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…
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  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…
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  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 …
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  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-…
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  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…
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  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…
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  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…
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  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 …
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  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…
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  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…
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  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…
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  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…
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  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…
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