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To our educators, healthcare professionals and public employees: You faced down incredible challenges this year with grace and grit. Thank you for fighting for our schools, our hospitals, our communities and our future.
Wishing you a season filled with peace, love and solidarity. 🎁🕯️
Wishing you a season filled with peace, love and solidarity. 🎁🕯️
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December 25, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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Nurses at Seattle Children’s Hospital voted overwhelmingly Dec. 22 to authorize a strike. Check out coverage in @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social, @komo4.bsky.social and @kiro7seattle.bsky.social. List of coverage available at wsna.org/news/media-coverage
December 23, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Nurses at Seattle Children’s Hospital voted overwhelmingly Dec. 22 to authorize a strike. Check out coverage in @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social, @komo4.bsky.social and @kiro7seattle.bsky.social. List of coverage available at wsna.org/news/media-coverage
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From “9 to 5” to the Imagination Library 📚🎶
This lesson helps students explore Dolly Parton’s impact on labor history, literacy, public health & kindness, & what it means to use influence for good.
https://sharemylesson.com/teaching-resource/dolly-parton-global-changemaker @aft.org @sari.bsky.social
This lesson helps students explore Dolly Parton’s impact on labor history, literacy, public health & kindness, & what it means to use influence for good.
https://sharemylesson.com/teaching-resource/dolly-parton-global-changemaker @aft.org @sari.bsky.social
December 24, 2025 at 12:18 AM
From “9 to 5” to the Imagination Library 📚🎶
This lesson helps students explore Dolly Parton’s impact on labor history, literacy, public health & kindness, & what it means to use influence for good.
https://sharemylesson.com/teaching-resource/dolly-parton-global-changemaker @aft.org @sari.bsky.social
This lesson helps students explore Dolly Parton’s impact on labor history, literacy, public health & kindness, & what it means to use influence for good.
https://sharemylesson.com/teaching-resource/dolly-parton-global-changemaker @aft.org @sari.bsky.social
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Good! The president doesn’t have the authority to deploy the National Guard to Illinois. It’s a big win that shows this administration cannot ignore state and federal laws. www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
Supreme Court blocks Trump effort to deploy National Guard troops to Illinois
The 6-3 ruling comes more than two months after the Trump admin asked the justices to weigh in on the move.
www.politico.com
December 23, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Good! The president doesn’t have the authority to deploy the National Guard to Illinois. It’s a big win that shows this administration cannot ignore state and federal laws. www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
Tell your members of Congress to pass the Loan Equity for Advanced Professionals Act to help address the affordability crisis we’ve seen for decades in higher education and give students the resources they need to pursue careers in fields like nursing and teaching.
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Don’t deprofessionalize our jobs! Respect those who teach and heal our students and our communities.
On Nov. 6, the Department of Education proposed a new framework of professional degree programs—one that strips advanced degrees for nurses, physician assistants, physical therapists, audiologists, ar...
actionnetwork.org
December 23, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Tell your members of Congress to pass the Loan Equity for Advanced Professionals Act to help address the affordability crisis we’ve seen for decades in higher education and give students the resources they need to pursue careers in fields like nursing and teaching.
actionnetwork.org/letters/dont...
actionnetwork.org/letters/dont...
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Reminder that we are NOT crossing the Starbucks picket line this holiday season- and I'm looking at you last minute gift buyers, NO STARBUCKS GIFTCARDS!
December 23, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Reminder that we are NOT crossing the Starbucks picket line this holiday season- and I'm looking at you last minute gift buyers, NO STARBUCKS GIFTCARDS!
Nurses at Seattle Children’s hospital have voted to authorize a strike, following about seven months of negotiations that have stalled over higher pay, sick leave and rest and meal breaks. @wsna.bsky.social
Seattle Children’s nurses vote to authorize strike
If nurses do ultimately go on strike, it will be the first time in the hospital’s 118-year history.
www.seattletimes.com
December 23, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Nurses at Seattle Children’s hospital have voted to authorize a strike, following about seven months of negotiations that have stalled over higher pay, sick leave and rest and meal breaks. @wsna.bsky.social
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Solidarity is a verb 📣📣
Tonight, the Anoka-Hennepin community showed up to tell the district it’s time to invest in the schools students deserve. TAKE ACTION: bit.ly/494K0Fw #AHEMStrong #UnitedWeWin
Tonight, the Anoka-Hennepin community showed up to tell the district it’s time to invest in the schools students deserve. TAKE ACTION: bit.ly/494K0Fw #AHEMStrong #UnitedWeWin
December 23, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Solidarity is a verb 📣📣
Tonight, the Anoka-Hennepin community showed up to tell the district it’s time to invest in the schools students deserve. TAKE ACTION: bit.ly/494K0Fw #AHEMStrong #UnitedWeWin
Tonight, the Anoka-Hennepin community showed up to tell the district it’s time to invest in the schools students deserve. TAKE ACTION: bit.ly/494K0Fw #AHEMStrong #UnitedWeWin
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Anoka-Hennepin educators have voted overwhelmingly to strike for a fair contract that delivers the wages and healthcare benefits they deserve. No one wants a strike. I hope the school board comes to an agreement that puts the needs of schools and students first.
www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...
www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...
Anoka-Hennepin educators vote to authorize strike, union says
Educators in Minnesota's largest school district have voted to authorize a strike, though the union representing them said they still hope to avoid one.
www.cbsnews.com
December 23, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Anoka-Hennepin educators have voted overwhelmingly to strike for a fair contract that delivers the wages and healthcare benefits they deserve. No one wants a strike. I hope the school board comes to an agreement that puts the needs of schools and students first.
www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...
www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...
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These nurses deserve a fair contract that ensures patient safety, nurses’ rights, compensation for nurses injured by workplace violence, and the union's strength. I hope the hospital will avoid a strike by agreeing to a fair contract. www.wsna.org/news/2025/se... @wsna.bsky.social
Nurses at Seattle Children’s Hospital voted overwhelmingly Monday to…
Patient and nurse safety, and nurse recruitment and retention among top priorities.
www.wsna.org
December 23, 2025 at 2:15 AM
These nurses deserve a fair contract that ensures patient safety, nurses’ rights, compensation for nurses injured by workplace violence, and the union's strength. I hope the hospital will avoid a strike by agreeing to a fair contract. www.wsna.org/news/2025/se... @wsna.bsky.social
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If the hospital does not come forward with a fair contract, the bargaining team will seek approval from the WSNA Labor Executive Council to give the hospital 10 days' notice of a strike, as required by law. WSNA is the union representing 2,100 registered nurses at Seattle Children's Hospital.
December 23, 2025 at 1:50 AM
If the hospital does not come forward with a fair contract, the bargaining team will seek approval from the WSNA Labor Executive Council to give the hospital 10 days' notice of a strike, as required by law. WSNA is the union representing 2,100 registered nurses at Seattle Children's Hospital.
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Nurses at Seattle Children’s Hospital voted overwhelmingly Monday to authorize a strike. Electronic voting ended at 1 p.m. with a vast majority of nurses voting. The voting results came as nurses were sharing their proposal with the hospital.
Nurses at Seattle Children’s Hospital voted overwhelmingly Monday to…
Patient and nurse safety, and nurse recruitment and retention among top priorities.
www.wsna.org
December 23, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Nurses at Seattle Children’s Hospital voted overwhelmingly Monday to authorize a strike. Electronic voting ended at 1 p.m. with a vast majority of nurses voting. The voting results came as nurses were sharing their proposal with the hospital.
“We don’t want a labor dispute. We don’t want to strike. We want a fair contract that protects nurses’ legal rights, ensures patient safety, compensates nurses injured by workplace violence, and maintains the union strength that has made this institution exceptional.” @wsna.bsky.social
Nurses at Seattle Children’s Hospital voted overwhelmingly Monday to…
Patient and nurse safety, and nurse recruitment and retention among top priorities.
www.wsna.org
December 23, 2025 at 1:44 AM
“We don’t want a labor dispute. We don’t want to strike. We want a fair contract that protects nurses’ legal rights, ensures patient safety, compensates nurses injured by workplace violence, and maintains the union strength that has made this institution exceptional.” @wsna.bsky.social
Braving freezing temperatures and gusting winds, the Alaska Nurses Association protested staffing cuts that heighten safety risks and threaten quality of care. The union is committed to standing up and speaking out for patient safety.
www.aft.org/news/alaska-...
www.aft.org/news/alaska-...
Alaska nurses and advocates rally for safe staffing
Despite freezing temperatures and gusting winds, more than 70 nurses and community supporters protested staffing reductions at Providence Alaska Medical Center on Dec. 15 to ensure patient safety. The...
www.aft.org
December 22, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Braving freezing temperatures and gusting winds, the Alaska Nurses Association protested staffing cuts that heighten safety risks and threaten quality of care. The union is committed to standing up and speaking out for patient safety.
www.aft.org/news/alaska-...
www.aft.org/news/alaska-...
💸 Two-thirds of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck. This isn’t an abstract number. It represents real people facing pressure every day. Make your voice heard with our survey. www.surveymonkey.com/r/GMYTBZ7
December 22, 2025 at 8:16 PM
💸 Two-thirds of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck. This isn’t an abstract number. It represents real people facing pressure every day. Make your voice heard with our survey. www.surveymonkey.com/r/GMYTBZ7
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This Teacher Created a 'Six-Seven' Christmas Song That Delighted His Students: Music teacher shares lessons learned about how to use song lyrics to engage students in any subject.
This Teacher Created a 'Six-Seven' Christmas Song That Delighted His Students
Music teacher shares lessons learned about how to use song lyrics to engage students in any subject.
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December 22, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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On Dec. 17, @reptimkennedy.bsky.social introduced the Loan Equity for Advanced Professionals (LEAP) Act, legislation aimed at restoring fairness in federal student lending for individuals pursuing advanced degrees in critical service professions.
Restore loan fairness for professionals
On Dec. 17, Rep. Tim Kennedy (D-N.Y.) introduced the Loan Equity for Advanced Professionals (LEAP) Act, legislation aimed at restoring…
aftvoices.org
December 22, 2025 at 5:30 PM
On Dec. 17, @reptimkennedy.bsky.social introduced the Loan Equity for Advanced Professionals (LEAP) Act, legislation aimed at restoring fairness in federal student lending for individuals pursuing advanced degrees in critical service professions.
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Over the past year we've faced rising prices, attacks on public ed, and assaults on the rule of law. But along the way, Americans have stood up to say, "Not on my watch." In her new column, @aft.org President @rweingarten.bsky.social shares her gratitude for the helpers.
www.aft.org/column/grati...
www.aft.org/column/grati...
Gratitude for the helpers
Countless Americans declared: ‘Not on my watch.’In this season of gratitude, I’m reminded of Mister Rogers’ adage to look for the helpers.I want to lift up the helpers, people across our nation standi...
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December 21, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Over the past year we've faced rising prices, attacks on public ed, and assaults on the rule of law. But along the way, Americans have stood up to say, "Not on my watch." In her new column, @aft.org President @rweingarten.bsky.social shares her gratitude for the helpers.
www.aft.org/column/grati...
www.aft.org/column/grati...
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Looking for diverse children’s books for PreK–5? 📖This curated collection includes free resources to support inclusive early literacy and meaningful classroom conversations. Explore the collection:
https://sharemylesson.com/collections/diverse-childrens-books-prek-5 @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social
https://sharemylesson.com/collections/diverse-childrens-books-prek-5 @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social
December 22, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Looking for diverse children’s books for PreK–5? 📖This curated collection includes free resources to support inclusive early literacy and meaningful classroom conversations. Explore the collection:
https://sharemylesson.com/collections/diverse-childrens-books-prek-5 @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social
https://sharemylesson.com/collections/diverse-childrens-books-prek-5 @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social
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In my new column, I express my gratitude for the helpers—those rejecting the cruelty, corruption and instability of this administration. Instead of giving up and giving in, countless Americans have stood up and declared, "Not on my watch." Read it here⤵️
www.aft.org/column/grati...
www.aft.org/column/grati...
December 21, 2025 at 5:55 PM
In my new column, I express my gratitude for the helpers—those rejecting the cruelty, corruption and instability of this administration. Instead of giving up and giving in, countless Americans have stood up and declared, "Not on my watch." Read it here⤵️
www.aft.org/column/grati...
www.aft.org/column/grati...
When this administration cuts support to public schools, it's those most in need who are hurt the worst. Rural schools rely more heavily on federal funds—when that disappears, important programs get cut, teachers are out of a job & students are left worse off.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Rural schools hit by Trump's grant cuts have few options for making up for the lost money
Many rural school districts around the United States are having a hard time making up for federal grant money that’s been cut by the Trump administration
www.washingtonpost.com
December 22, 2025 at 3:34 PM
When this administration cuts support to public schools, it's those most in need who are hurt the worst. Rural schools rely more heavily on federal funds—when that disappears, important programs get cut, teachers are out of a job & students are left worse off.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Explore affordable long-term care coverage with the AFT's exclusive partnership with Back Nine Planning. AFT members and their families benefit from expert guidance, personalized rate quotes, and discounted rates not available to the public. www.aft-ltc.org
December 22, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Explore affordable long-term care coverage with the AFT's exclusive partnership with Back Nine Planning. AFT members and their families benefit from expert guidance, personalized rate quotes, and discounted rates not available to the public. www.aft-ltc.org