AFT Massachusetts
@aftmass.bsky.social
State affiliate of @aftunion.bsky.social representing preK-12 educators, school support staff, librarians, nurses, and higher education educators and staff.
Thank you to everyone who made the 2025 Fall Conference possible! We’re already cooking up ideas for how to top this next year—though the Norfolk Aggie farm tour sure set a high bar!
November 26, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Thank you to everyone who made the 2025 Fall Conference possible! We’re already cooking up ideas for how to top this next year—though the Norfolk Aggie farm tour sure set a high bar!
It was a day of new connections and sharing best practices about engaging members, supporting our students, and continuing to organize so we can win even bigger and better contracts in all of our locals and make our communities better places for all.
November 26, 2025 at 10:03 PM
It was a day of new connections and sharing best practices about engaging members, supporting our students, and continuing to organize so we can win even bigger and better contracts in all of our locals and make our communities better places for all.
In case you missed it, here are some more photos capturing some of the highlights from our amazing Fall Conference!!
From Umass Dartmouth to Pittsfield to Lowell—and truly everywhere in between!—AFT MA members converged on Norfolk Aggie to learn from & with each other at Saturday’s Fall Conference.
From Umass Dartmouth to Pittsfield to Lowell—and truly everywhere in between!—AFT MA members converged on Norfolk Aggie to learn from & with each other at Saturday’s Fall Conference.
November 26, 2025 at 10:03 PM
In case you missed it, here are some more photos capturing some of the highlights from our amazing Fall Conference!!
From Umass Dartmouth to Pittsfield to Lowell—and truly everywhere in between!—AFT MA members converged on Norfolk Aggie to learn from & with each other at Saturday’s Fall Conference.
From Umass Dartmouth to Pittsfield to Lowell—and truly everywhere in between!—AFT MA members converged on Norfolk Aggie to learn from & with each other at Saturday’s Fall Conference.
Each year, Fall Conference is is our time to learn from & with each other—and from building union density, to health & benefits, to engaging our members…we DID!
Thank you to our hosts, Norfolk Aggie, & every member, local leader, & staff person who made this a Fall Conference for the record books!
Thank you to our hosts, Norfolk Aggie, & every member, local leader, & staff person who made this a Fall Conference for the record books!
November 24, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Each year, Fall Conference is is our time to learn from & with each other—and from building union density, to health & benefits, to engaging our members…we DID!
Thank you to our hosts, Norfolk Aggie, & every member, local leader, & staff person who made this a Fall Conference for the record books!
Thank you to our hosts, Norfolk Aggie, & every member, local leader, & staff person who made this a Fall Conference for the record books!
THANK YOU to everyone who came out for AFT MA’s 2025 Fall Conference!!
With our biggest crowd in years, it was such a joy to be in community with members and leaders from every corner of the state.
With our biggest crowd in years, it was such a joy to be in community with members and leaders from every corner of the state.
November 24, 2025 at 12:12 AM
THANK YOU to everyone who came out for AFT MA’s 2025 Fall Conference!!
With our biggest crowd in years, it was such a joy to be in community with members and leaders from every corner of the state.
With our biggest crowd in years, it was such a joy to be in community with members and leaders from every corner of the state.
✅ Secretary-Treasurer Duncan delivering a letter to Gov. Healey with @btu66.bsky.social, MTA, and cosigned by more than 1000 educators, superintendents, elected officials, and community partners detailing the dire financial needs of our public schools?
November 21, 2025 at 8:34 PM
✅ Secretary-Treasurer Duncan delivering a letter to Gov. Healey with @btu66.bsky.social, MTA, and cosigned by more than 1000 educators, superintendents, elected officials, and community partners detailing the dire financial needs of our public schools?
✅ Chelsea Teachers Union President Kathryn Anderson & Lynn Teachers Union President Phil O’Connor testifying at the DESE Chapter 70 local contribution study listening session?
November 21, 2025 at 8:34 PM
✅ Chelsea Teachers Union President Kathryn Anderson & Lynn Teachers Union President Phil O’Connor testifying at the DESE Chapter 70 local contribution study listening session?
AFT MA has been everywhere this week advocating for school funding! Did you see…👀
✅ President Tang testifying at the hearing in support of a bill to increase state funding reimbursements to districts for special education students?
✅ President Tang testifying at the hearing in support of a bill to increase state funding reimbursements to districts for special education students?
November 21, 2025 at 8:34 PM
AFT MA has been everywhere this week advocating for school funding! Did you see…👀
✅ President Tang testifying at the hearing in support of a bill to increase state funding reimbursements to districts for special education students?
✅ President Tang testifying at the hearing in support of a bill to increase state funding reimbursements to districts for special education students?
Contract win!! 🥳
Congrats to Berklee Faculty Union for ratifying a powerful new contract! BFU negotiated wage increases, better stipends and pay-equity, and the largest-ever conversion of part-time positions to full-time.
Read more at ma.aft.org/news
Congrats to Berklee Faculty Union for ratifying a powerful new contract! BFU negotiated wage increases, better stipends and pay-equity, and the largest-ever conversion of part-time positions to full-time.
Read more at ma.aft.org/news
November 20, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Contract win!! 🥳
Congrats to Berklee Faculty Union for ratifying a powerful new contract! BFU negotiated wage increases, better stipends and pay-equity, and the largest-ever conversion of part-time positions to full-time.
Read more at ma.aft.org/news
Congrats to Berklee Faculty Union for ratifying a powerful new contract! BFU negotiated wage increases, better stipends and pay-equity, and the largest-ever conversion of part-time positions to full-time.
Read more at ma.aft.org/news
Proud to join @raiseupma.bsky.social in asking the Legislature to use 15% of MA’s rainy day fund to take care of our neighbors, members, students and families by offsetting devastating federal cuts to SNAP, education, and healthcare ☔️
When our neighbors are in trouble, Bay Staters step up to help.
When our neighbors are in trouble, Bay Staters step up to help.
November 13, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Proud to join @raiseupma.bsky.social in asking the Legislature to use 15% of MA’s rainy day fund to take care of our neighbors, members, students and families by offsetting devastating federal cuts to SNAP, education, and healthcare ☔️
When our neighbors are in trouble, Bay Staters step up to help.
When our neighbors are in trouble, Bay Staters step up to help.
Pres. Tang, Chelsea Teachers Union Pres. Kathryn Anderson, Lynn Teachers Union Pres. Phil O’Connor, & @btu66.bsky.social VP Lea Serena joined educators & leaders from Lowell, Lynn, Chelsea, & Boston to testify for these bills at the State House today. Thank you to everyone who came out to support!
November 12, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Pres. Tang, Chelsea Teachers Union Pres. Kathryn Anderson, Lynn Teachers Union Pres. Phil O’Connor, & @btu66.bsky.social VP Lea Serena joined educators & leaders from Lowell, Lynn, Chelsea, & Boston to testify for these bills at the State House today. Thank you to everyone who came out to support!
The THRIVE Act & community schools legislation are AFT MA priorities because, if passed, they would provide critical support to our educators, students, and families in these districts.
November 12, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The THRIVE Act & community schools legislation are AFT MA priorities because, if passed, they would provide critical support to our educators, students, and families in these districts.
AFT MA & allies showed UP to make our voices heard for the THRIVE Act & Community Schools today! These bills have the power to transform public education in our high needs districts by replacing the state's punitive receivership model and expanding the community schools model throughout the state.
November 12, 2025 at 9:00 PM
AFT MA & allies showed UP to make our voices heard for the THRIVE Act & Community Schools today! These bills have the power to transform public education in our high needs districts by replacing the state's punitive receivership model and expanding the community schools model throughout the state.
Fall Conference is coming up! Are you registered? 👀
We’ve got all-new workshops on building union density, what to do after your contract campaign ends, building safe schools for immigrant families, & more. There's something for everyone!
RSVP today to join: tinyurl.com/fallconference25
We’ve got all-new workshops on building union density, what to do after your contract campaign ends, building safe schools for immigrant families, & more. There's something for everyone!
RSVP today to join: tinyurl.com/fallconference25
November 12, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Fall Conference is coming up! Are you registered? 👀
We’ve got all-new workshops on building union density, what to do after your contract campaign ends, building safe schools for immigrant families, & more. There's something for everyone!
RSVP today to join: tinyurl.com/fallconference25
We’ve got all-new workshops on building union density, what to do after your contract campaign ends, building safe schools for immigrant families, & more. There's something for everyone!
RSVP today to join: tinyurl.com/fallconference25
Don’t miss this chance to hear first-hand, on-the-ground observations from leaders of the teachers' union, the metal workers' union and the South Korean labor federation who were in the street mobilizing their union members and the public! Register to join at tinyurl.com/11-17-SKorea
November 10, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Don’t miss this chance to hear first-hand, on-the-ground observations from leaders of the teachers' union, the metal workers' union and the South Korean labor federation who were in the street mobilizing their union members and the public! Register to join at tinyurl.com/11-17-SKorea
NO loyalty oaths in higher ed!
AFT MA staff joined the national higher ed walk-out today to show solidarity with the students leading the actions today and the higher ed faculty on campuses joining them.
Next, join the @edufreedomproj.bsky.social higher ed rally on 11/15! tinyurl.com/11-15-rally
AFT MA staff joined the national higher ed walk-out today to show solidarity with the students leading the actions today and the higher ed faculty on campuses joining them.
Next, join the @edufreedomproj.bsky.social higher ed rally on 11/15! tinyurl.com/11-15-rally
November 7, 2025 at 7:56 PM
NO loyalty oaths in higher ed!
AFT MA staff joined the national higher ed walk-out today to show solidarity with the students leading the actions today and the higher ed faculty on campuses joining them.
Next, join the @edufreedomproj.bsky.social higher ed rally on 11/15! tinyurl.com/11-15-rally
AFT MA staff joined the national higher ed walk-out today to show solidarity with the students leading the actions today and the higher ed faculty on campuses joining them.
Next, join the @edufreedomproj.bsky.social higher ed rally on 11/15! tinyurl.com/11-15-rally
🗣️ New TA alert!
North Attleboro Federation of Teachers reached a tentative agreement last night with big wins on wages, stipends, sick leave, and longevity. Congrats, NAFT!! Now onward to ratification!
North Attleboro Federation of Teachers reached a tentative agreement last night with big wins on wages, stipends, sick leave, and longevity. Congrats, NAFT!! Now onward to ratification!
November 6, 2025 at 11:06 PM
🗣️ New TA alert!
North Attleboro Federation of Teachers reached a tentative agreement last night with big wins on wages, stipends, sick leave, and longevity. Congrats, NAFT!! Now onward to ratification!
North Attleboro Federation of Teachers reached a tentative agreement last night with big wins on wages, stipends, sick leave, and longevity. Congrats, NAFT!! Now onward to ratification!
Polls close in just a few hours!
Haven’t voted yet? Hear why these AFT MA members made sure to vote today, then head to your polling place to cast your ballot and make your voice heard!
Find your polling place at wheredoivotema.com
Haven’t voted yet? Hear why these AFT MA members made sure to vote today, then head to your polling place to cast your ballot and make your voice heard!
Find your polling place at wheredoivotema.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Polls close in just a few hours!
Haven’t voted yet? Hear why these AFT MA members made sure to vote today, then head to your polling place to cast your ballot and make your voice heard!
Find your polling place at wheredoivotema.com
Haven’t voted yet? Hear why these AFT MA members made sure to vote today, then head to your polling place to cast your ballot and make your voice heard!
Find your polling place at wheredoivotema.com
🥳 Today’s the day to VOTE, AFT Massachusetts!🗳️
Polls are OPEN! The offices on your ballot today have the power to protect workers' rights, fund school budgets, & negotiate the contracts we work so hard to bargain.
Find your polling place & hours @ www.WhereDoIVoteMA.com and be sure to vote today!
Polls are OPEN! The offices on your ballot today have the power to protect workers' rights, fund school budgets, & negotiate the contracts we work so hard to bargain.
Find your polling place & hours @ www.WhereDoIVoteMA.com and be sure to vote today!
November 4, 2025 at 6:29 PM
🥳 Today’s the day to VOTE, AFT Massachusetts!🗳️
Polls are OPEN! The offices on your ballot today have the power to protect workers' rights, fund school budgets, & negotiate the contracts we work so hard to bargain.
Find your polling place & hours @ www.WhereDoIVoteMA.com and be sure to vote today!
Polls are OPEN! The offices on your ballot today have the power to protect workers' rights, fund school budgets, & negotiate the contracts we work so hard to bargain.
Find your polling place & hours @ www.WhereDoIVoteMA.com and be sure to vote today!
TOMORROW is Election Day!
This is your chance to elect some of the very people who sit across from our locals at the bargaining table and determine our school & city budgets.
Check your voter registration status and polling place so you can cast a vote in your local election! sec.state.ma.us/OVR
This is your chance to elect some of the very people who sit across from our locals at the bargaining table and determine our school & city budgets.
Check your voter registration status and polling place so you can cast a vote in your local election! sec.state.ma.us/OVR
November 4, 2025 at 1:11 AM
TOMORROW is Election Day!
This is your chance to elect some of the very people who sit across from our locals at the bargaining table and determine our school & city budgets.
Check your voter registration status and polling place so you can cast a vote in your local election! sec.state.ma.us/OVR
This is your chance to elect some of the very people who sit across from our locals at the bargaining table and determine our school & city budgets.
Check your voter registration status and polling place so you can cast a vote in your local election! sec.state.ma.us/OVR
We're 3 weeks out from FALL CONFERENCE! 🥳
Join us to gain new tools & resources to engage your members, strengthen your local, & fight for AFT MA students, members, & communities.
Join leaders, building reps, and rank-and-file members from across MA. RSVP today! tinyurl.com/fallconference25
Join us to gain new tools & resources to engage your members, strengthen your local, & fight for AFT MA students, members, & communities.
Join leaders, building reps, and rank-and-file members from across MA. RSVP today! tinyurl.com/fallconference25
November 1, 2025 at 6:58 PM
We're 3 weeks out from FALL CONFERENCE! 🥳
Join us to gain new tools & resources to engage your members, strengthen your local, & fight for AFT MA students, members, & communities.
Join leaders, building reps, and rank-and-file members from across MA. RSVP today! tinyurl.com/fallconference25
Join us to gain new tools & resources to engage your members, strengthen your local, & fight for AFT MA students, members, & communities.
Join leaders, building reps, and rank-and-file members from across MA. RSVP today! tinyurl.com/fallconference25
The DRIVE Act will keep MA an innovative hub by investing in our public colleges & universities, & protecting jobs across higher ed.
Thanks to Grant O’Reilly of UMass Dartmouth Faculty Federation, Salil Vadhan of Harvard @aaup.org, & Gina Turrigiano of Brandeis AAUP testifying with President Tang!
Thanks to Grant O’Reilly of UMass Dartmouth Faculty Federation, Salil Vadhan of Harvard @aaup.org, & Gina Turrigiano of Brandeis AAUP testifying with President Tang!
November 1, 2025 at 6:54 PM
The DRIVE Act will keep MA an innovative hub by investing in our public colleges & universities, & protecting jobs across higher ed.
Thanks to Grant O’Reilly of UMass Dartmouth Faculty Federation, Salil Vadhan of Harvard @aaup.org, & Gina Turrigiano of Brandeis AAUP testifying with President Tang!
Thanks to Grant O’Reilly of UMass Dartmouth Faculty Federation, Salil Vadhan of Harvard @aaup.org, & Gina Turrigiano of Brandeis AAUP testifying with President Tang!
Without an override, Amesbury will be forced to eliminate school positions, increase class sizes, close Amesbury Innovation High School, and cut busing and extracurriculars.
AFT Amesbury has been out talking to residents for weeks about how critical this vote is. Local elections matter!
AFT Amesbury has been out talking to residents for weeks about how critical this vote is. Local elections matter!
October 30, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Without an override, Amesbury will be forced to eliminate school positions, increase class sizes, close Amesbury Innovation High School, and cut busing and extracurriculars.
AFT Amesbury has been out talking to residents for weeks about how critical this vote is. Local elections matter!
AFT Amesbury has been out talking to residents for weeks about how critical this vote is. Local elections matter!
With days until their Prop 2 1/2 override vote, AFT Amesbury members are hard at work!
Like other cities and towns, Amesbury needs this override just to prevent widespread cuts.
Like other cities and towns, Amesbury needs this override just to prevent widespread cuts.
October 30, 2025 at 1:33 PM
With days until their Prop 2 1/2 override vote, AFT Amesbury members are hard at work!
Like other cities and towns, Amesbury needs this override just to prevent widespread cuts.
Like other cities and towns, Amesbury needs this override just to prevent widespread cuts.
Congrats to Damian Aufiero & James Hobin of @btu66.bsky.social, recipients of the Edward M. Kennedy Award for Excellence in Civic Education!
At the EMKI 10th Anniversary celebration, these members were recognized for fostering a strong understanding of civic history & leadership in their students.
At the EMKI 10th Anniversary celebration, these members were recognized for fostering a strong understanding of civic history & leadership in their students.
October 27, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Congrats to Damian Aufiero & James Hobin of @btu66.bsky.social, recipients of the Edward M. Kennedy Award for Excellence in Civic Education!
At the EMKI 10th Anniversary celebration, these members were recognized for fostering a strong understanding of civic history & leadership in their students.
At the EMKI 10th Anniversary celebration, these members were recognized for fostering a strong understanding of civic history & leadership in their students.