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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).
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
November 6, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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
October 28, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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
October 9, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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
October 7, 2025 at 10:37 PM
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
September 6, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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
September 2, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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
August 14, 2025 at 8:19 PM
@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
@afscme.bsky.social DC 47 has a TA - congratulations! #solidarity
July 15, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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
July 7, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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
June 26, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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
June 26, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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
June 14, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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
June 14, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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
June 13, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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.
June 10, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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
June 3, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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.
May 23, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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.
May 22, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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
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
April 30, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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
April 22, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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.
April 11, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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
March 21, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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
March 15, 2025 at 6:58 PM