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In her Weekly Report, @rweingarten.bsky.social discusses recent gun violence & families feeling the economic pinch.
But she shares a message of hope—when we organize, we rise. AFT welcomed 1000s of new members in 2025, & we're fighting to bend the arc toward justice.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YLA...
But she shares a message of hope—when we organize, we rise. AFT welcomed 1000s of new members in 2025, & we're fighting to bend the arc toward justice.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YLA...
Ending 2025 with Gratitude and Grit ✨
YouTube video by AFT
www.youtube.com
December 19, 2025 at 4:18 PM
In her Weekly Report, @rweingarten.bsky.social discusses recent gun violence & families feeling the economic pinch.
But she shares a message of hope—when we organize, we rise. AFT welcomed 1000s of new members in 2025, & we're fighting to bend the arc toward justice.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YLA...
But she shares a message of hope—when we organize, we rise. AFT welcomed 1000s of new members in 2025, & we're fighting to bend the arc toward justice.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YLA...
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VIDEO: From battling budget cuts to securing fair contracts to protecting healthcare and fighting for affordability, AFT members have shown the world what resilience looks like.
We are building a movement that fights for the promise of America—for every student, every patient, and every worker.
We are building a movement that fights for the promise of America—for every student, every patient, and every worker.
Fighting for a Better Life for All!
YouTube video by AFT
youtu.be
December 17, 2025 at 6:23 PM
VIDEO: From battling budget cuts to securing fair contracts to protecting healthcare and fighting for affordability, AFT members have shown the world what resilience looks like.
We are building a movement that fights for the promise of America—for every student, every patient, and every worker.
We are building a movement that fights for the promise of America—for every student, every patient, and every worker.
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This order is a major win for students & academic freedom. The Trump–Vance admin tried to strong-arm the UC system and its faculty and staff into giving up their free speech rights — and they were stopped. Proud that AFT was part of the coalition that stood up
democracyforward.org/updates/cour...
democracyforward.org/updates/cour...
Court Blocks Trump’s Attempt to Gain Leverage and Political Control Over University of California System - Democracy Forward
democracyforward.org
November 15, 2025 at 4:02 AM
This order is a major win for students & academic freedom. The Trump–Vance admin tried to strong-arm the UC system and its faculty and staff into giving up their free speech rights — and they were stopped. Proud that AFT was part of the coalition that stood up
democracyforward.org/updates/cour...
democracyforward.org/updates/cour...
CFT mourns the passing of @pft1603 member, Laney College Athletic Director, John Beam.
November 15, 2025 at 2:46 AM
CFT mourns the passing of @pft1603 member, Laney College Athletic Director, John Beam.
STATEMENT: CFT President Jeff Freitas on Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi announcing retirement in 2027
November 6, 2025 at 8:28 PM
STATEMENT: CFT President Jeff Freitas on Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi announcing retirement in 2027
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👏Our CA locals supported Prop 50's temporary changes to congressional district maps. This is a repudiation of the president’s cruel, chaotic, corrupt agenda that made working people’s lives harder. It is also a reaffirmation of hope & opportunity in the face of fear & despair. @cftunion.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 4:10 AM
👏Our CA locals supported Prop 50's temporary changes to congressional district maps. This is a repudiation of the president’s cruel, chaotic, corrupt agenda that made working people’s lives harder. It is also a reaffirmation of hope & opportunity in the face of fear & despair. @cftunion.bsky.social
We did it, California!
Read the statement from CFT President Jeff Freitas:
Read the statement from CFT President Jeff Freitas:
November 5, 2025 at 4:32 AM
We did it, California!
Read the statement from CFT President Jeff Freitas:
Read the statement from CFT President Jeff Freitas:
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The Trump-Vance administration's new rule could deny teachers, nurses, social workers, & nonprofit staff the #PSLF they were promised...if their employer works on issues Trump doesn't like.
This is a political purge, & it's illegal. @borrowerjustice.bsky.social www.aft.org/press-releas...
This is a political purge, & it's illegal. @borrowerjustice.bsky.social www.aft.org/press-releas...
November 3, 2025 at 4:36 PM
The Trump-Vance administration's new rule could deny teachers, nurses, social workers, & nonprofit staff the #PSLF they were promised...if their employer works on issues Trump doesn't like.
This is a political purge, & it's illegal. @borrowerjustice.bsky.social www.aft.org/press-releas...
This is a political purge, & it's illegal. @borrowerjustice.bsky.social www.aft.org/press-releas...
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Have questions about your student debt? AFT is hosting a virtual student debt clinic tomorrow, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m. EDT to help members navigate their debt. Learn more about PSLF, income-driven repayment plans, how the latest news affects these programs and ways to save.
web.cvent.com/event/44eafa...
web.cvent.com/event/44eafa...
AFT Student Debt Clinic
web.cvent.com
October 28, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Have questions about your student debt? AFT is hosting a virtual student debt clinic tomorrow, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m. EDT to help members navigate their debt. Learn more about PSLF, income-driven repayment plans, how the latest news affects these programs and ways to save.
web.cvent.com/event/44eafa...
web.cvent.com/event/44eafa...
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For years, AFT has fought for student loan borrowers to get the student loan forgiveness they've earned. When the Trump administration failed to deliver on this promise, we took them to court -and won. patch.com/us/across-am...
Some Student Loan Forgiveness Blocked By Trump Administration Resumes: What To Know
The American Federation of Teachers sued, saying blocking student loan holders from programs violated mandates in borrowers' loan terms.
patch.com
October 28, 2025 at 1:09 AM
For years, AFT has fought for student loan borrowers to get the student loan forgiveness they've earned. When the Trump administration failed to deliver on this promise, we took them to court -and won. patch.com/us/across-am...
Take a little trip to the polls and vote YES on Prop 50!
Head to cftfightback.org to hit the phones ☎️ with us!
Let’s do this California! 🗳️
Head to cftfightback.org to hit the phones ☎️ with us!
Let’s do this California! 🗳️
October 28, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Take a little trip to the polls and vote YES on Prop 50!
Head to cftfightback.org to hit the phones ☎️ with us!
Let’s do this California! 🗳️
Head to cftfightback.org to hit the phones ☎️ with us!
Let’s do this California! 🗳️
Join the SF Labor Council and CFT TODAY to protest ICE in the Bay at the SF Embarcadero!
Meet up with the Labor Council at Philz Coffee at Market and Steuart Street at 4:30 PM.
Let's stand strong together as a labor movement to keep our communities safe!
Meet up with the Labor Council at Philz Coffee at Market and Steuart Street at 4:30 PM.
Let's stand strong together as a labor movement to keep our communities safe!
October 23, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Join the SF Labor Council and CFT TODAY to protest ICE in the Bay at the SF Embarcadero!
Meet up with the Labor Council at Philz Coffee at Market and Steuart Street at 4:30 PM.
Let's stand strong together as a labor movement to keep our communities safe!
Meet up with the Labor Council at Philz Coffee at Market and Steuart Street at 4:30 PM.
Let's stand strong together as a labor movement to keep our communities safe!
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ICYMI: Because of the AFT's advocacy, the Trump administration is finally agreeing to deliver student debt relief for eligible borrowers.
Read more here: www.aft.org/press-releas...
Read more here: www.aft.org/press-releas...
October 20, 2025 at 1:59 PM
ICYMI: Because of the AFT's advocacy, the Trump administration is finally agreeing to deliver student debt relief for eligible borrowers.
Read more here: www.aft.org/press-releas...
Read more here: www.aft.org/press-releas...
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October 21, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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Solidarity with striking workers at Kaiser! ✊
Today, @ofnhp.bsky.social members went on strike after Kaiser’s refusal to agree to a contract that addresses concerns about proposals that would weaken care, shortchange staffing and drive skilled healthcare workers away. Stand with Kaiser caregivers using this toolkit ⬇️
ofnhp.aft.org/we-are-kaiser
ofnhp.aft.org/we-are-kaiser
We are Kaiser: Fighting for the Care Our Patients Deserve
ofnhp.aft.org
October 14, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Solidarity with striking workers at Kaiser! ✊
Statement from CFT President Jeff Freitas on the Federal Government shutdown and Special Education firings
October 13, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Statement from CFT President Jeff Freitas on the Federal Government shutdown and Special Education firings
Thank you @governor.ca.gov for signing AB 1028 authored by @asmmikefong.bsky.social ! Termination rights bargaining is an essential step to a one tier system!
October 8, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Thank you @governor.ca.gov for signing AB 1028 authored by @asmmikefong.bsky.social ! Termination rights bargaining is an essential step to a one tier system!
CFT strongly supports #AB1043 & we urge @governor.ca.gov to sign it right away. capitolweekly.net/ab-1043-a-ba...
AB 1043: A balanced approach to protecting children online - Capitol Weekly
OPINION- Assembly Bill 1043, the Digital Age Assurance Act, sits on Governor Newsom's desk awaiting his signature. This landmark legislation represents our best opportunity to protect children online ...
capitolweekly.net
October 7, 2025 at 10:27 PM
CFT strongly supports #AB1043 & we urge @governor.ca.gov to sign it right away. capitolweekly.net/ab-1043-a-ba...
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"Fix healthcare, open the government & make workers—not chest pounding—the focus. We call on those in power: Negotiate a solution—one that protects healthcare, lowers everyday costs, reopens the government and helps, rather than hurts, the American people." - @rweingarten.bsky.social #TrumpShutdown
‘Put Working People First’: Unions Respond to Government Shutdown | AFL-CIO
AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler issued the following statement after the federal government’s funding expired at midnight and a shutdown began:
aflcio.org
October 2, 2025 at 1:38 PM
"Fix healthcare, open the government & make workers—not chest pounding—the focus. We call on those in power: Negotiate a solution—one that protects healthcare, lowers everyday costs, reopens the government and helps, rather than hurts, the American people." - @rweingarten.bsky.social #TrumpShutdown
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BFT members filled the school board chambers to remind the board and district to "Support Berkeley Educators". BFT members have been working with an expired contract...We CAN'T WAIT. Fair contract now! @cftunion.bsky.social @californialabor.bsky.social
October 2, 2025 at 5:32 AM
BFT members filled the school board chambers to remind the board and district to "Support Berkeley Educators". BFT members have been working with an expired contract...We CAN'T WAIT. Fair contract now! @cftunion.bsky.social @californialabor.bsky.social
CFT joins the entire labor movement in mourning the loss of our union sister, Andrea Zinder, President of UFCW Local 324. May she rest in peace.
ufcw135.com/andrea-zinder/
ufcw135.com/andrea-zinder/
In Memory of Union Sister Andrea Zinder
UFCW Local 135 joins the entire labor movement in mourning the loss of our union sister, Andrea Zinder, President of UFCW Local 324, who passed away unexpectedly on September 27, 2025. Andrea was a…
ufcw135.com
September 29, 2025 at 10:07 PM
CFT joins the entire labor movement in mourning the loss of our union sister, Andrea Zinder, President of UFCW Local 324. May she rest in peace.
ufcw135.com/andrea-zinder/
ufcw135.com/andrea-zinder/
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Schools are communities that protect one another. Every child deserves to feel safe & supported.
When Dylan was taken by ICE, his teachers & classmates at ELLIS Prep in the Bronx fought with love & courage to #BringDylanHome.
Stand with Dylan—drop a ❤️ in the comments. #ProtectOurKids
When Dylan was taken by ICE, his teachers & classmates at ELLIS Prep in the Bronx fought with love & courage to #BringDylanHome.
Stand with Dylan—drop a ❤️ in the comments. #ProtectOurKids
September 23, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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Join us tonight!
We’re one month out from the Oct. 18 #NoKings Day of Action—a peaceful, nationwide mobilization to defend our freedoms.
Join the national call tonight at 8pm ET with AFT Pres @rweingarten.bsky.social & other movement leaders to get ready.
RSVP: www.mobilize.us/aft/event/83...
Join the national call tonight at 8pm ET with AFT Pres @rweingarten.bsky.social & other movement leaders to get ready.
RSVP: www.mobilize.us/aft/event/83...
September 18, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Join us tonight!
21 groups representing more than 100,000 UC employees sued Trump today for his outrageous and illegal demands of UCLA, including a $1.2 billion fine. "UC-AFT remains resolute that the University of California should concede nothing to these demands." – UC-AFT Pres. Katie Rodger. @ucaft.bsky.social
September 16, 2025 at 10:46 PM
21 groups representing more than 100,000 UC employees sued Trump today for his outrageous and illegal demands of UCLA, including a $1.2 billion fine. "UC-AFT remains resolute that the University of California should concede nothing to these demands." – UC-AFT Pres. Katie Rodger. @ucaft.bsky.social
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Let's be clear: violence is never okay. Political violence is never okay. Gun violence ruins lives. My prayers are with Charlie Kirk, his family and everyone who was present at this horrific event.
www.cnn.com/2025/09/10/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/09/10/p...
Trump ally Charlie Kirk shot at event in Utah, source says | CNN Politics
Trump ally Charlie Kirk was shot at an event in Utah, a source familiar with the matter says.
www.cnn.com
September 10, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Let's be clear: violence is never okay. Political violence is never okay. Gun violence ruins lives. My prayers are with Charlie Kirk, his family and everyone who was present at this horrific event.
www.cnn.com/2025/09/10/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/09/10/p...