@mfelocal59.bsky.social
Election Day is tomorrow! Please see our MFE voter guide! MFE is proud to have endorsed all of these pro-worker candidates who will champion working families across Minneapolis.
November 3, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Election Day is tomorrow! Please see our MFE voter guide! MFE is proud to have endorsed all of these pro-worker candidates who will champion working families across Minneapolis.
Last night, our union received the Champion Of Justice Community Award from CAIR MN at their 18th Annual Banquet for our clarity & conviction in condemning the genocide in Gaza, as well as standing against Islamophobia & Antisemitism. We are honored to be recognized for this work.
October 19, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Last night, our union received the Champion Of Justice Community Award from CAIR MN at their 18th Annual Banquet for our clarity & conviction in condemning the genocide in Gaza, as well as standing against Islamophobia & Antisemitism. We are honored to be recognized for this work.
MFE showed up to the No Kings
🚫👑 Rally today in Minneapolis!
Our very own Brenda Johnson spoke at the labor delegation about how our contract fight fits into the bigger struggle for justice in Minneapolis!
🚫👑 Rally today in Minneapolis!
Our very own Brenda Johnson spoke at the labor delegation about how our contract fight fits into the bigger struggle for justice in Minneapolis!
October 19, 2025 at 12:52 AM
MFE showed up to the No Kings
🚫👑 Rally today in Minneapolis!
Our very own Brenda Johnson spoke at the labor delegation about how our contract fight fits into the bigger struggle for justice in Minneapolis!
🚫👑 Rally today in Minneapolis!
Our very own Brenda Johnson spoke at the labor delegation about how our contract fight fits into the bigger struggle for justice in Minneapolis!
After seven months of stalled contract talks, Minneapolis educators have scheduled a strike vote.
Because families and educators want the same thing – strong neighborhood schools where every child can thrive. 💙🏫
Because families and educators want the same thing – strong neighborhood schools where every child can thrive. 💙🏫
October 18, 2025 at 6:28 PM
After seven months of stalled contract talks, Minneapolis educators have scheduled a strike vote.
Because families and educators want the same thing – strong neighborhood schools where every child can thrive. 💙🏫
Because families and educators want the same thing – strong neighborhood schools where every child can thrive. 💙🏫
Our presidents and union staff have been visiting sites for our next escalation! We demand smaller class sizes, safe staffing for special education, living wages for educational support professionals, & pay parity for adult educators.
October 9, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Our presidents and union staff have been visiting sites for our next escalation! We demand smaller class sizes, safe staffing for special education, living wages for educational support professionals, & pay parity for adult educators.
From last night’s CAT meeting! Our members are organized & empowered to take action around small class size, safe staffing for special education, a living wage for educational support professionals, and pay parity for adult educators. 🔥
October 7, 2025 at 6:11 PM
From last night’s CAT meeting! Our members are organized & empowered to take action around small class size, safe staffing for special education, a living wage for educational support professionals, and pay parity for adult educators. 🔥
MFE59 members and staff had a productive time at the anti-authoritarianism summit on Saturday at the Zawadi Center in Bloomington, MN. Preparation is key!
October 6, 2025 at 10:25 PM
MFE59 members and staff had a productive time at the anti-authoritarianism summit on Saturday at the Zawadi Center in Bloomington, MN. Preparation is key!
Camden High is UNION STRONG!
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September 30, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Camden High is UNION STRONG!
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Tomorrow, Tuesday September 30th is National Day for Truth & Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. We encourage all members to wear orange to honor the survivors of residential schools here in Minnesota, the United States, & all of North America.
September 29, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Tomorrow, Tuesday September 30th is National Day for Truth & Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. We encourage all members to wear orange to honor the survivors of residential schools here in Minnesota, the United States, & all of North America.
Huge turnout tonight at the Contract Action Team meeting! Something is in the air… 👀
September 23, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Huge turnout tonight at the Contract Action Team meeting! Something is in the air… 👀
For the first time ever, MFE59 is thrilled to announce our Minneapolis mayoral endorsement. It’s time for a new direction for our city: one that centers our youth & working families. We believe that @omarfatehmn.com is the best person to bring that vision forward, & he is our 1st choice for mayor.
September 19, 2025 at 9:13 PM
For the first time ever, MFE59 is thrilled to announce our Minneapolis mayoral endorsement. It’s time for a new direction for our city: one that centers our youth & working families. We believe that @omarfatehmn.com is the best person to bring that vision forward, & he is our 1st choice for mayor.
Last night we had our Back To School Party! Due to the rain, we brought it inside, but it didn’t mess with our fun!
We gave out:
•our brand new union t-shirts
•500 brand new books
•embroidered patches by Nickey Robo
•art supplies
•and school supplies from Schwebel, Goetz, & Sieben
We gave out:
•our brand new union t-shirts
•500 brand new books
•embroidered patches by Nickey Robo
•art supplies
•and school supplies from Schwebel, Goetz, & Sieben
September 19, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Last night we had our Back To School Party! Due to the rain, we brought it inside, but it didn’t mess with our fun!
We gave out:
•our brand new union t-shirts
•500 brand new books
•embroidered patches by Nickey Robo
•art supplies
•and school supplies from Schwebel, Goetz, & Sieben
We gave out:
•our brand new union t-shirts
•500 brand new books
•embroidered patches by Nickey Robo
•art supplies
•and school supplies from Schwebel, Goetz, & Sieben
Come on by from 4-7pm at our union hall for our Back To School Party— happening rain or shine! We will have our brand new t-shirts that include our new logo, 500 brand new books from First Books, school supplies, & patches from Nickey Robo!
September 18, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Come on by from 4-7pm at our union hall for our Back To School Party— happening rain or shine! We will have our brand new t-shirts that include our new logo, 500 brand new books from First Books, school supplies, & patches from Nickey Robo!
Final week for our photo action– so fun to see photos coming in from across the district! 🔥
September 15, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Final week for our photo action– so fun to see photos coming in from across the district! 🔥
The MFE59 bargaining team is showing their solidarity with Teamsters 320 by rocking their union gear at the first day of mediation!
September 15, 2025 at 2:33 PM
The MFE59 bargaining team is showing their solidarity with Teamsters 320 by rocking their union gear at the first day of mediation!
ESP chapter president Catina Taylor joined other member leaders of @educationmn.bsky.social in attendance of the first playoff game of the @wnba.com supporting the Lynx and their union, the WNBPA. Pay the players!
September 15, 2025 at 12:59 AM
ESP chapter president Catina Taylor joined other member leaders of @educationmn.bsky.social in attendance of the first playoff game of the @wnba.com supporting the Lynx and their union, the WNBPA. Pay the players!
We celebrated the Teamsters local 320 big win today at their strike victory party! They made history this week and we were so glad to be in solidarity with them.
September 15, 2025 at 12:57 AM
We celebrated the Teamsters local 320 big win today at their strike victory party! They made history this week and we were so glad to be in solidarity with them.
This chapter is made up of all unpaid-volunteers who continue to advocate for & raise awareness to address the systemic inequities that disenfranchise marginalized communities of color.
September 14, 2025 at 6:40 PM
This chapter is made up of all unpaid-volunteers who continue to advocate for & raise awareness to address the systemic inequities that disenfranchise marginalized communities of color.
MFE59 showed up to the Minneapolis NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner. The MPLS chapter was founded in 1915. It is a part of the nation’s oldest & largest civil right organization.
September 14, 2025 at 6:40 PM
MFE59 showed up to the Minneapolis NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner. The MPLS chapter was founded in 1915. It is a part of the nation’s oldest & largest civil right organization.
Congratulations to Teamsters 320 on your tentative agreement! We’ve been proud and honored to show up on the line with you this week and at the rally last night! When we fight, we win!
September 13, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Congratulations to Teamsters 320 on your tentative agreement! We’ve been proud and honored to show up on the line with you this week and at the rally last night! When we fight, we win!
MFE59 solidarity 💙 with UMN @teamsters.bsky.social on strike! 💛
📣Rally tonight at 5:30pm in the Northrop Plaza!
🪧 Pickets tomorrow from 5am-8pm at various locations led by MFE elected leaders, rank-&-file members, & union staff
📣Rally tonight at 5:30pm in the Northrop Plaza!
🪧 Pickets tomorrow from 5am-8pm at various locations led by MFE elected leaders, rank-&-file members, & union staff
September 12, 2025 at 11:27 PM
MFE59 solidarity 💙 with UMN @teamsters.bsky.social on strike! 💛
📣Rally tonight at 5:30pm in the Northrop Plaza!
🪧 Pickets tomorrow from 5am-8pm at various locations led by MFE elected leaders, rank-&-file members, & union staff
📣Rally tonight at 5:30pm in the Northrop Plaza!
🪧 Pickets tomorrow from 5am-8pm at various locations led by MFE elected leaders, rank-&-file members, & union staff
Our final public bargaining session was tonight before heading to mediation. We look forward to continuing our work towards making Minneapolis a Destination District for our students, staff, and families. #3contracts2chapters1union #investinmps #destinationdistrict
September 12, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Our final public bargaining session was tonight before heading to mediation. We look forward to continuing our work towards making Minneapolis a Destination District for our students, staff, and families. #3contracts2chapters1union #investinmps #destinationdistrict
Union members, parents/caregivers, students, and community members are invited to our 2025-2026 back to school party happening on Thursday, September 18th from 4-7pm at our hall union hall! We will have food, school supplies, and brand new books~
September 11, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Union members, parents/caregivers, students, and community members are invited to our 2025-2026 back to school party happening on Thursday, September 18th from 4-7pm at our hall union hall! We will have food, school supplies, and brand new books~
Our union is in solidarity with @teamsters.bsky.social local 320 on strike at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. We’ve been showing up since the 1st night of the strike & will continue to do so until they win a fair contract. Adopt a picket line: tinyurl.com/teamsterstrikesupport
September 11, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Our union is in solidarity with @teamsters.bsky.social local 320 on strike at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. We’ve been showing up since the 1st night of the strike & will continue to do so until they win a fair contract. Adopt a picket line: tinyurl.com/teamsterstrikesupport
The future of MPS impacts everyone in Minneapolis, and everyone has a way to plug in. One way is to ask an organization that you’re a part of— a place of worship, neighborhood organization or community organization— to sign onto our community sign-on letter: bit.ly/MFE59-OpenLetter2025
September 10, 2025 at 8:56 PM
The future of MPS impacts everyone in Minneapolis, and everyone has a way to plug in. One way is to ask an organization that you’re a part of— a place of worship, neighborhood organization or community organization— to sign onto our community sign-on letter: bit.ly/MFE59-OpenLetter2025