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Arthur Steinberg
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Special education teacher, labor leader. President of the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (@pftlocal3.bsky.social), Assistant Treasurer of AFT Pennsylvania (@aftpa.bsky.social), and a VP of AFT (@aft.org‬).
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It was great to meet the workers constructing two new buildings for aging schools in the mighty Northeast.

Our working conditions are students' learning conditions. @pftlocal3.bsky.social will continue to advocate for the modern, healthy, & welcoming learning spaces that all kids deserve. #PhlEd
PFT President Arthur Steinberg checks in on construction of a new building to replace an outdated school facility in Northeast Philly. PFT President Arthur Steinberg checks in on construction of a new building to replace an outdated school facility in Northeast Philly.
November 6, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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We need to step up for all of our neighbors who are suffering -- including those who voted for an administration they foolishly believed was only out to harm "other" people. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/27/u... #TrumpShutdown #GOPshutdown
Many antipoverty programs, including WIC, were already in the cross hairs of Republicans in Washington before the shutdown began. Mr. Trump’s expansive domestic policy law that passed this summer cut SNAP funding by $186 billion over the next decade, in part by tightening eligibility and reducing benefits. Mr. Trump’s budget request, released in May, called for eliminating all funding for the home energy program and cutting more than $1 billion from WIC.
October 28, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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At a time when Americans’ constitutional and civil rights are being attacked by extremist politicians and their billionaire funders, the PFT urges Pennsylvania voters to embrace the opportunity to ensure our courts will be honest and impartial interpreters of the Constitution. #PA2025 #PAvotes
Graphic containing a quote from PFT President Arthur Steinberg: “There is no such thing as an off-election year, and Philly public school educators know intimately the critical role of state courts in working people’s lives. It was the state Supreme Court that in 2016 ruled decisively for the PFT when the then-SRC – since abolished – sought to illegally cancel our collective bargaining agreement. In 2023, the Commonwealth Court in a landmark ruling agreed with school districts and students... "... across Pennsylvania that the General Assembly’s failure to adequately fund public schools in low-wealth communities was unconstitutional. In November, voters have the opportunity to elevate Judge Stella Tsai to Commonwealth Court and Judge Brandon Neuman to Superior Court. Both are rated Highly Recommended by the Pennsylvania Bar Association, and both have records of a commitment to voting rights, civil rights, and workers’ rights." "All three Supreme Court justices who are standing for retention, along with Commonwealth Court Judge Michael Wojcik and Superior Court Judge Alice Beck Dubow, have demonstrated fairness and professionalism while serving in their roles. At a time when Americans’ constitutional and civil rights are being attacked by extremist politicians and their billionaire funders, the PFT urges Pennsylvania voters to embrace the opportunity to ensure our courts will be honest and impartial interpreters of the Constitution."
October 9, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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Corporate hotels deliberately understaff to maximize shareholder profit, and next year Philly will be flooded with tourists. @pftlocal3.bsky.social is proud to walk in solidarity with striking @unitehere.org 274 workers as they fight to secure the compensation they've long deserved✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽 #1u
PFT President Arthur Steinberg addresses striking hospitality workers outside of the Sheraton Downtown Philly. PFT President Arthur Steinberg and Chief of Staff LeShawna Coleman stand with fists raised alongside striking hospitality workers outside of the Sheraton Downtown Philly. PFT President Arthur Steinberg and Chief of Staff LeShawna Coleman stand alongside striking hospitality workers outside of the Sheraton Downtown Philly. A giant inflatable rat outside of the Sheraton Downtown Philly. Signs that read ON STRIKE! are fixed to its chest.
October 7, 2025 at 10:37 PM
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We @pftlocal3.bsky.social are aware that many new members did not receive their first paychecks from the School District. Fill out this form and we will work to get this rectified ASAP: docs.google.com/forms/d/1EFi... #PhlEd #PFTstrong
an infographic with the PFT logo that reads: We are aware that the School District failed to disburse paychecks to many NEW MEMBERS. If you are a member who did not receive your first paycheck, please fill out the form in the link and we will work on getting a resolution.
September 6, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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It is such a pleasure to show off what students can achieve when given appropriate resources & support. CTE students at schools like Dobbins are on career-ready paths thanks to real support from the city & state. Now's the time for greater investment in public ed. We can't go back. #PAbudget #PhlEd
PFT President Arthur Steinberg speaks at a roundtable on CTE at Dobbins Technical High School. Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, Center for American Progress CEO Neera Tanden, Governor Josh Shapiro, and AFT President Randi Weingarten participate in a roundtable on CTE at Dobbins Technical High School. Students show off their projects at Dobbins Technical High School. Philly Mayor Cherelle Parker speaks with AFT Pennsylvania President Wendy Coleman, PFT Chief of Staff LeShawna Coleman, and PFT President Arthur Steinberg.
September 2, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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Thrilled to share that our members @pftlocal3.bsky.social are getting backup from the @aflcio.org! #ItsBetterInAUnion bus tour will make a stop to support our fight for a fair contract that improves working conditions & students' learning conditions! ✊🏽💥🚌

#PhlEd #RespectUsOrExpectUs
Graphic promoting the AFL-CIO "It's Better in a Union" bus tour and a scheduled stop at a PFT strike preparation event in West Philly on Friday, August 15, 4-6 pm, Calvary United Methodist, 801 S. 48th St. The AFL-CIO bus is shown at the location on a map, along with the PFT logo.
August 14, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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@pftlocal3.bsky.social members are excited to welcome students back to school in just a couple of weeks - but PA lawmakers have still not passed a budget that funds our schools & saves mass transit. Joined with labor leaders to tell Republicans to get back to Harrisburg & do their jobs! #PAbudget
August 5, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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@afscme.bsky.social DC 47 has a TA - congratulations! #solidarity
Screenshot of a post from AFSCME DC 47: "0530AM EST: We have reached a Tentative Agreement (TA) with the City of Philadelphia. 🎉 Please stay tuned for more information.
July 15, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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As @governor.pa.gov @pahousedems.com @pasenate.com hammer out a final state budget, a reminder that organized labor in Pennsylvania is totally unified in our opposition to private school vouchers & expanded tax credits. Public funds belong in public schools! pft.org/news/pft-pol... #PAbudget
Screenshot of a letter sent by organized labor in Pennsylvania to Governor Josh Shapiro expressing unified opposition to the idea of sending public tax dollars to private and religious schools.
July 7, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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Thank you to @governor.pa.gov @pahousedems.com @pasenate.com lawmakers who committed to doing everything they can to deliver for all public school students. Our brilliant, curious learners in every public school in Philly are worth the investment! #PAbudget #Phled #CharterReform #NoVouchers
Teacher and PFT member Kate Sundeen speaks at a rally and press conference for fair education funding for Philly public schools in the state Capitol. She's surrounded by PFT members and elected officials holding signs that read FUND OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS #NOVOUCHERS, & REFORM CYBER CHARTERS, PASS HB 1500 PFT members in a hallway of the Capitol building between visits with legislators to push for a strong education funding package in the state budget. PFT members meet with House Speaker Joanna McClinton to push for a strong education funding package in the state budget. PFT members in a hallway of the Capitol building with Reps. Paul Friel and Tarik Khan during an advocacy day for a strong education funding package in the state budget.
June 26, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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Superintendent Watlington & Board President Streater joined @pftlocal3.bsky.social to make sure PA lawmakers know that student enrollment & achievement are up in Philly - thanks to last year's strong down payment toward closing the funding gap between rich & poor districts. #PhlEd #PAbudget
PFT President Arthur Steinberg speaks at a rally and press conference for fair education funding for Philly public schools in the state Capitol. He's surrounded by PFT members holding signs that read FUND OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS #NOVOUCHERS, & REFORM CYBER CHARTERS, PASS HB 1500 PA state lawmakers and PFT members look on Board of Education President Reginald Streater, Esq., speaks at a rally and press conference for fair education funding for Philly public schools in the state Capitol. Philadelphia Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington speaks at a rally and press conference for fair education funding for Philly public schools in the state Capitol. He's surrounded by PFT members holding signs that read FUND OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS #NOVOUCHERS, & REFORM CYBER CHARTERS, PASS HB 1500 Philadelphia School Board President Reginald Streater, PFT President Arthur Steinberg, and School Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington are seen outside of the Office of Governor Josh Shapiro following a meeting with his administrator to discuss passage of a strong education funding package in the state budget.
June 26, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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If we want to take back our democracy, we need to take back power from Trump & all the mini-Trumps corrupting government for their own enrichment.

Taking back power is up to each and every one of us. In the words of our champion Philadelphia Eagles: We all we got. We all we need! #NoKings
PFT President Arthur Steinberg speaks at the No Kings rally in Philadelphia. PFT President Arthur Steinberg speaks at the No Kings rally in Philadelphia. PFT President Arthur Steinberg introduces AFT President Randi Weingarten at the No Kings rally in Philadelphia. PFT members at the No Kings rally in Philadelphia.
June 14, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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I'll be taking the stage to introduce @rweingarten.bsky.social in a few minutes, livestream here! @aft.org @indivisiblephl.bsky.social www.youtube.com/live/MeUp9LZ... #NoFascists #NoKings
PFT members join thousands at the Philadelphia Art Museum for the No Kings rally PFT members are among thousands at the Philadelphia Art Museum for the No Kings march and rally
June 14, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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Congratulations to our students, families, & members on finishing out another school year! We're here by choice because we love our city 🥨🗽

Now, let's win a contract that makes working conditions less challenging & helps the District draw the staff needed to fill vacancies next school year! #PhlEd
a photo collage of Philadelphia Federation of Teachers members with the words: Happy last day of school! Congratulations to graduation and rising students and a big THANK YOU to PFT members and especially to retiring members!
June 13, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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Thrilled to share that @rweingarten.bsky.social & Rev. Dr. Barber will be joining us for the @indivisible.org #NoKings march & rally here in Philly. While Trump plays dress-up in DC, we'll be showing the world what democracy looks like: welcoming, justice-seeking, compassionate.
A graphic promoting the No Kings in Philadelphia march and rally on Saturday, June 14th, from 12-3pm. Photos of Rev. William Barber of the Poor People's Campaign and AFT President Randi Weingarten are shown as featured speakers.
June 10, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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My thanks to @scanlon.house.gov for convening SEPA ed leaders to strategize on how to protect students from GOP budget cuts. In addition to supplies, @pftlocal3.bsky.social members regularly use their own $ to buy meals for kids who'd otherwise go without #SaveSNAP
U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon and PFT President Arthur Steinberg at a roundtable of education leaders from Philly, Montgomery, and Delaware counties to discuss how the Big BS Budget Bill passed by House Republicans literally steals food from the mouths of kids in order to give billionaires and corporations huge subsidies. U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon and PFT President Arthur Steinberg at a roundtable of education leaders from Philly, Montgomery, and Delaware counties to discuss how the Big BS Budget Bill passed by House Republicans literally steals food from the mouths of kids in order to give billionaires and corporations huge subsidies. PFT President Arthur Steinberg and Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon are photographed talking ahead of a roundtable on the Republican budget bill slashing Medicaid and SNAP for millions of Americans. U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon and PFT President Arthur Steinberg at a roundtable of education leaders from Philly, Montgomery, and Delaware counties to discuss how the Big BS Budget Bill passed by House Republicans literally steals food from the mouths of kids in order to give billionaires and corporations huge subsidies.
June 3, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Historic increases in funding have helped students like Samiyah at Randolph Career & Technical HS realize their dreams - she's been on her way to a career as a radiologic tech! Proud to join @governor.pa.gov to urge lawmakers to keep the momentum going & pass a #PAbudget that invests in public ed.
Photo of a press conference at A. Philip Randolph Career & Technical High School featuring PA Governor Josh Shapiro, student Samiyah Golphin, PFT President Art Steinberg, Acting Education Secretary Carrie Rowe, and Philly Schools Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington. Photo of a press conference at A. Philip Randolph Career & Technical High School featuring PA Governor Josh Shapiro, student Samiyah Golphin, PFT President Art Steinberg, Acting Education Secretary Carrie Rowe, and Philly Schools Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington. Photo of a press conference at A. Philip Randolph Career & Technical High School featuring PA Governor Josh Shapiro, student Samiyah Golphin, PFT President Art Steinberg, Acting Education Secretary Carrie Rowe, and Philly Schools Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington. Photo of a press conference at A. Philip Randolph Career & Technical High School featuring PA Governor Josh Shapiro, student Samiyah Golphin, PFT President Art Steinberg, Acting Education Secretary Carrie Rowe, and Philly Schools Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington.
May 23, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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If cyber criminals can succeed in stealing funds from the School District of Philadelphia, all of the Commonwealth's school districts are vulnerable -- many more so than Philly due to size and staffing limitations.
Graphic showing a statement from PFT President Arthur Steinberg on the cyber theft of School District of Philadelphia Funds, that reads: "I am appalled by Controller Brady’s findings of repeated cyber fraud of the School District of Philadelphia. That any individual would steal funds intended for special education students in particular is outrageous. I thank Controller Brady for her vigilance on behalf of our schools and city taxpayers, and urge Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday to initiate a criminal investigation based on her findings immediately. (cont.) Graphic showing the rest of a statement from PFT President Arthur Steinberg on the cyber theft of School District of Philadelphia Funds, that reads: "If the School District of Philadelphia can be victimized like this, so can any of the 500 school districts across the Commonwealth – many of which, due to their size, may be far more vulnerable to cyber theft."
May 22, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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Public school teachers know about fiscal crises manufactured by political inaction in Harrisburg. @pftlocal3.bsky.social stands shoulder to shoulder with TWU members facing the prospect of layoffs due to the General Assembly's systemic disinvestment in public transportation. #SaveSEPTA
May 15, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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The @pftlocal3.bsky.social strongly supports an increase in the portion of property taxes dedicated to the School District so we can address the teacher vacancy crisis. At a time of impressive growth for our city, we must ensure the needs of Philly public school students are met. #PHLbudget
PFT President Arthur Steinberg testifies during City Council's public hearing on funding for the School District of Philadelphia. PFT President Arthur Steinberg testifies during City Council's public hearing on funding for the School District of Philadelphia.
April 30, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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Enjoyed meeting with @penndems.bsky.social to discuss what the Dept. of Education actually does and why everyone regardless of age should care about attacks on public ed. It was great to engage with future leaders seeking ways to support public schools. Thanks for having me! #PhlEd #HandsOffPublicEd
Photo of PFT President Arthur Steinberg (far right) at a meeting with the University of Pennsylvania Democrats. Photo of PFT President Arthur Steinberg (far right) at a meeting with the University of Pennsylvania Democrats.
April 22, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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Philly public school teachers know a manufactured crisis when we see one. It was my pleasure to stand in solidarity with TWU Local 234 & so many folks who rely on SEPTA, including our members & students. The "death spiral" of mass transit in PA can be stopped NOW if Senate Rs would simply act.
PFT President Arthur Steinberg speaks at a rally to protest budget-related service cuts to SEPTA and Pennsylvania mass transit due to the inaction of Republicans in the state Senate. Southeast House Delegation Chair Jennifer O'Mara speaks at a rally to protest budget-related service cuts to SEPTA and Pennsylvania mass transit due to the inaction of Republicans in the state Senate. PFT President Arthur Steinberg and PA Rep. Tarik Khan, wearing a PFT contract campaign button, are seen behind the speaker. Nicole Brunet of Transit Forward Philly speaks at a rally to protest budget-related service cuts to SEPTA and Pennsylvania mass transit due to the inaction of Republicans in the state Senate. Philadelphia public school students speak at a rally to protest budget-related service cuts to SEPTA and Pennsylvania mass transit due to the inaction of Republicans in the state Senate.
April 11, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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Early this morning, when Trump was probably still asleep, @pftlocal3.bsky.social members at George Washington HS were back outside informing & activating their community before heading in for the school day. Public school educators will ALWAYS defend our students from bigots & bullies. #PHLed
PFT members at George Washington High School hold signs and rally in defense of public schools before heading in to work. PFT members at George Washington High School hold signs and rally in defense of public schools before heading in to work.
March 21, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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Great to see people from all over the region come together to denounce the corruption & chaos of the Trump-Musk regime. We won't let our neighbors be attacked without fighting back. Was good to stand w AFGE members, thanks for having me, @indivisiblephl.bsky.social @50501philadelphia.bsky.social
PFT & AFT Pennsylvania President Arthur Steinberg speaks at the Corruption Destroys, Community Builds rally at Philadelphia City Hall American Federation of Government Employees national rep Richard Gennetti speaks at the Corruption Destroys, Community Builds protest & rally at Philadelphia City Hall City Councilmember Rue Landau speaks at the Corruption Destroys, Community Builds protest & rally at Philadelphia City Hall Attendees hold signs at the Corruption Destroys, Community Builds protest & rally at Philadelphia City Hall
March 15, 2025 at 6:58 PM