Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT)
@pftlocal3.bsky.social
The PFT represents 14,000 educators working in the School District of Philadelphia. We're fighting for more public education funding & a better world for workers. Nothing about us, without us ✊🏽
PFT.org #PHLed
PFT.org #PHLed
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Solidarity is how we win! Gorgeous day to fight for our democracy, shoulder to shoulder with friends and allies. As our LeShawna Coleman told the crowd: Protest is powerful and fortifying. Now, go AND do! #NoKings
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We’re all trying to find the guy who did this.
November 13, 2025 at 9:03 PM
We’re all trying to find the guy who did this.
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A Black Hawk helicopter. SWAT teams repelling to the roof. 300 agents. Flash-bang grenades. A TV crew.
“It’s 20,000 of them running through my house like we got Saddam Hussein in the closet."
For all that, fed prosecutors filed no criminal charges against anyone who was arrested.
Stunning report.
“It’s 20,000 of them running through my house like we got Saddam Hussein in the closet."
For all that, fed prosecutors filed no criminal charges against anyone who was arrested.
Stunning report.
“I Lost Everything”: Venezuelans Were Rounded Up in a Dramatic Midnight Raid but Never Charged With a Crime
Authorities said Tren de Aragua “terrorists” had taken over the building. A ProPublica investigation found little evidence to back up the government’s claims. For the first time, the Venezuelans arres...
www.propublica.org
November 13, 2025 at 2:35 PM
A Black Hawk helicopter. SWAT teams repelling to the roof. 300 agents. Flash-bang grenades. A TV crew.
“It’s 20,000 of them running through my house like we got Saddam Hussein in the closet."
For all that, fed prosecutors filed no criminal charges against anyone who was arrested.
Stunning report.
“It’s 20,000 of them running through my house like we got Saddam Hussein in the closet."
For all that, fed prosecutors filed no criminal charges against anyone who was arrested.
Stunning report.
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I was honored to join the prayer vigil and procession organized outside ICE's Philadelphia field office, organized as part of a national day of public witness to the dignity of migrants and to celebrate the feast day of St. Frances Cabrini, the patron saint of immigrants.
November 13, 2025 at 8:35 PM
I was honored to join the prayer vigil and procession organized outside ICE's Philadelphia field office, organized as part of a national day of public witness to the dignity of migrants and to celebrate the feast day of St. Frances Cabrini, the patron saint of immigrants.
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We’ve passed a #PaBudget that delivers for our schools, families, and communities with equitable education funding, cyber charter reform, and stronger support for working families.
November 13, 2025 at 4:46 PM
We’ve passed a #PaBudget that delivers for our schools, families, and communities with equitable education funding, cyber charter reform, and stronger support for working families.
PFT President @artsteinberg-pft.bsky.social "said he was 'glad' that the budget impasse was resolved, but also criticized the legislature for forcing local school districts to find stopgap measures to keep things running." #PAbudget #PhlEd whyy.org/articles/pen...
‘Immense relief and gratitude’: Philadelphia organizations react to state budget
Education leaders are applauding new funding increases that promise to bridge the divide between high- and low-income school districts.
whyy.org
November 13, 2025 at 7:05 PM
PFT President @artsteinberg-pft.bsky.social "said he was 'glad' that the budget impasse was resolved, but also criticized the legislature for forcing local school districts to find stopgap measures to keep things running." #PAbudget #PhlEd whyy.org/articles/pen...
Solidarity with @sbworkersunited.org. No contract, no coffee! #1u
Don't forget to NOT BUY STARBUCKS while we're on ULP strike, tomorrow and beyond!
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Pledge to not cross a picket line - nocontractnocoffee.org
No Contract, No Coffee | Starbucks Workers United
Starbucks baristas brewing change. Join the movement for fair contracts, better wages, and worker protections.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Solidarity with @sbworkersunited.org. No contract, no coffee! #1u
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We're grateful to @pahousedems.com @pasenate.com for holding the line on public education funding. Governor Shapiro’s education priorities are largely intact, with badly needed increases approved for historically underfunded districts like ours. pft.org/press/pft-pr... #PhlEd #PAbudget
PFT President Steinberg Statement on Passage of State Budget
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November 12, 2025 at 8:16 PM
We're grateful to @pahousedems.com @pasenate.com for holding the line on public education funding. Governor Shapiro’s education priorities are largely intact, with badly needed increases approved for historically underfunded districts like ours. pft.org/press/pft-pr... #PhlEd #PAbudget
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While we @pftlocal3.bsky.social are disappointed that GOP lawmakers continue to insist on sending more than half a billion in public dollars to private & religious schools that discriminate, we're incredibly relieved to have a state budget at last. My full statement: pft.org/press/pft-pr...
PFT President Steinberg Statement on Passage of State Budget
pft.org
November 12, 2025 at 8:16 PM
While we @pftlocal3.bsky.social are disappointed that GOP lawmakers continue to insist on sending more than half a billion in public dollars to private & religious schools that discriminate, we're incredibly relieved to have a state budget at last. My full statement: pft.org/press/pft-pr...
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Thanks to the leadership by House and Senate Democrats, PA finally has a state budget after more than 4 months of delay. We’re relieved this impasse has ended, but the fact of the matter is that Republicans’ refusal to do their jobs caused unnecessary damage and expenses. @aft.org
Our statement on the Pennsylvania Legislature passing a budget after more than 130 days of impasse.
November 12, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Thanks to the leadership by House and Senate Democrats, PA finally has a state budget after more than 4 months of delay. We’re relieved this impasse has ended, but the fact of the matter is that Republicans’ refusal to do their jobs caused unnecessary damage and expenses. @aft.org
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From @senvincenthughes.bsky.social: Fixing Pennsylvania’s broken school funding system is one of the legislature’s most important responsibilities. I’m proud Democrats remain committed to fighting for that funding. www.senatorhughes.com/senator-vinc...
November 12, 2025 at 9:56 PM
From @senvincenthughes.bsky.social: Fixing Pennsylvania’s broken school funding system is one of the legislature’s most important responsibilities. I’m proud Democrats remain committed to fighting for that funding. www.senatorhughes.com/senator-vinc...
After more than four months of political dysfunction and gridlock, Pennsylvania has a budget!
✅ More K-12 & adequacy gap funding
✅ More student teacher subsidies
✅ Cyber charter reform
❌ More private school voucher $
✅ More K-12 & adequacy gap funding
✅ More student teacher subsidies
✅ Cyber charter reform
❌ More private school voucher $
November 12, 2025 at 8:22 PM
After more than four months of political dysfunction and gridlock, Pennsylvania has a budget!
✅ More K-12 & adequacy gap funding
✅ More student teacher subsidies
✅ Cyber charter reform
❌ More private school voucher $
✅ More K-12 & adequacy gap funding
✅ More student teacher subsidies
✅ Cyber charter reform
❌ More private school voucher $
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November 12, 2025 at 2:47 AM
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Former President Obama surprises an Honor Flight full of veterans.
November 11, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Former President Obama surprises an Honor Flight full of veterans.
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Is this good? It doesn't seem good.
"Walgreens will no longer give many of its retail workers paid vacation time for Thanksgiving, Christmas and other major holidays, as the company looks to cut costs under new owners."
"Walgreens will no longer give many of its retail workers paid vacation time for Thanksgiving, Christmas and other major holidays, as the company looks to cut costs under new owners."
Walgreens Cuts Pay for Hourly Store Workers After $10 Billion Buyout
Walgreens will no longer give many of its retail workers paid vacation time for Thanksgiving, Christmas and other major holidays, as the company looks to cut costs under new owners.
www.bloomberg.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Is this good? It doesn't seem good.
"Walgreens will no longer give many of its retail workers paid vacation time for Thanksgiving, Christmas and other major holidays, as the company looks to cut costs under new owners."
"Walgreens will no longer give many of its retail workers paid vacation time for Thanksgiving, Christmas and other major holidays, as the company looks to cut costs under new owners."
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The Philadelphia school district has borrowed more than $500 million to make up for missing state funding as Pennsylvania’s budget impasse has hit four months. Even once lawmakers reach a deal, the district will be on the hook for millions in interest.
Philadelphia schools on the hook for millions in interest as state budget delay drags on
The Philadelphia school district has borrowed more than $500 million to make up for missing state funding as Pennsylvania’s budget impasse has hit four months. Even once lawmakers reach a deal, the district will be on the hook for millions in interest.
bit.ly
November 11, 2025 at 7:15 PM
The Philadelphia school district has borrowed more than $500 million to make up for missing state funding as Pennsylvania’s budget impasse has hit four months. Even once lawmakers reach a deal, the district will be on the hook for millions in interest.
Per multiple sources: Both House Democrats and Senate Republicans have closed door meetings at 4 p.m. today as the Pennsylvania state budget hits 134 days late. Details of what will be discussed therein is still unclear.
November 11, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Today on Veterans Day, we honor and thank all veterans for their service, courage, and dedication. 🦅🗽
PFT proudly recognizes the many educators and community members who have served our country. #VeteransDay
PFT proudly recognizes the many educators and community members who have served our country. #VeteransDay
November 11, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Today on Veterans Day, we honor and thank all veterans for their service, courage, and dedication. 🦅🗽
PFT proudly recognizes the many educators and community members who have served our country. #VeteransDay
PFT proudly recognizes the many educators and community members who have served our country. #VeteransDay
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Huge. Congratulations to @pghguild.com!
BREAKING: We won!
Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
pghguild.com/2025/11/10/p...
Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
pghguild.com/2025/11/10/p...
November 10, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Huge. Congratulations to @pghguild.com!
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Love our students, love our families, love our union!! @pftlocal3.bsky.social #PFTstrong
🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 PFT members at Kearny School for stepping up when DC politics fail our communities. Check out these snaps of our members putting together groceries to send home to students' families! #GOPshutdown #Trumpshutdown
November 10, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Love our students, love our families, love our union!! @pftlocal3.bsky.social #PFTstrong
🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 PFT members at Kearny School for stepping up when DC politics fail our communities. Check out these snaps of our members putting together groceries to send home to students' families! #GOPshutdown #Trumpshutdown
November 10, 2025 at 6:50 PM
🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 PFT members at Kearny School for stepping up when DC politics fail our communities. Check out these snaps of our members putting together groceries to send home to students' families! #GOPshutdown #Trumpshutdown
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Donald Trump just said he'll ask the Supreme Court to freeze SNAP payments AGAIN.
His message to the 42 million Americans who rely on SNAP? Eat dirt.
His message to the 42 million Americans who rely on SNAP? Eat dirt.
November 10, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Donald Trump just said he'll ask the Supreme Court to freeze SNAP payments AGAIN.
His message to the 42 million Americans who rely on SNAP? Eat dirt.
His message to the 42 million Americans who rely on SNAP? Eat dirt.
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"Hundreds of billions of dollars in new breaks for big businesses and investors... contributing hundreds of billions of dollars to the federal deficit, on top of the trillions that the legislation signed by Trump in July is already adding to the deficit..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/b...
How the Trump Administration Is Giving Even More Tax Breaks to the Wealthy
www.nytimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM
"Hundreds of billions of dollars in new breaks for big businesses and investors... contributing hundreds of billions of dollars to the federal deficit, on top of the trillions that the legislation signed by Trump in July is already adding to the deficit..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/b...
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As a result of the federal government shutdown, Pennsylvania must delay the opening of the 2025-2026 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) season by one month, until Dec. 3, 2025.
Check the graphic below to find info about local help near you.
Check the graphic below to find info about local help near you.
November 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM
As a result of the federal government shutdown, Pennsylvania must delay the opening of the 2025-2026 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) season by one month, until Dec. 3, 2025.
Check the graphic below to find info about local help near you.
Check the graphic below to find info about local help near you.
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Both chambers were already scheduled to return next week as of today. The state budget is 133 days late, and closed door talks, which restarted in earnest two weeks ago, have yet to bear fruit.
www.spotlightpa.org/news/2025/10...
www.spotlightpa.org/news/2025/10...
Is the PA budget impasse inching toward an end?
PA Gov. Josh Shapiro and the leaders from all four legislative caucuses met in person this week at the state Capitol.
www.spotlightpa.org
November 10, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Both chambers were already scheduled to return next week as of today. The state budget is 133 days late, and closed door talks, which restarted in earnest two weeks ago, have yet to bear fruit.
www.spotlightpa.org/news/2025/10...
www.spotlightpa.org/news/2025/10...