Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸
@rweingarten.bsky.social
AFT President. Teacher. Unionist. Fighting for a better life for children, families & communities through educ & eco opportunity, fairness & freedom & democracy Wife of Sharon Kleinbaum.
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AFT’s Weingarten Responds to Key Vote to End Shutdown
WASHINGTON—AFT President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement responding to the Senate’s key vote on reopening the federal government:
www.aft.org
We are upset, like many, that the ACA tax credits are not restored in this “deal” to reopen the govt. But let’s be clear why: the Rs refused to budge as the hunger & aviation crises worsened. Let’s be clear who is hurting working families. The AFT will keep fighting www.aft.org/press-releas...
Tomorrow, veterans across the country are standing up to say no to corruption, to authoritarianism, and to cuts that betray our servicemembers and their communities. You can find an event to join near you here ⬇️
www.vetssayno.org
www.vetssayno.org
TAKE ACTION VETERAN'S DAY
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November 11, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Tomorrow, veterans across the country are standing up to say no to corruption, to authoritarianism, and to cuts that betray our servicemembers and their communities. You can find an event to join near you here ⬇️
www.vetssayno.org
www.vetssayno.org
Safe staffing saves lives. OFNHP members are speaking up to ensure Kaiser patients get the care they deserve. bsky.app/profile/ofnh...
Safe staffing saves lives.
We see when a patient needs more support, but too often Kaiser frontline healthcare workers are told “there’s no budget.”
This is how care suffers, and it’s why we’re demanding safe staffing solutions now.
Take action with us: ofnhp.aft.org/we-are-kaiser
We see when a patient needs more support, but too often Kaiser frontline healthcare workers are told “there’s no budget.”
This is how care suffers, and it’s why we’re demanding safe staffing solutions now.
Take action with us: ofnhp.aft.org/we-are-kaiser
November 11, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Safe staffing saves lives. OFNHP members are speaking up to ensure Kaiser patients get the care they deserve. bsky.app/profile/ofnh...
Ohio Nurses Association President Rick Lucas is right. No one should have to fear for their safety on the job. Workplace violence prevention programs work when healthcare employers work with frontline workers and the union to reduce the risk of violence. www.wric.com/news/union-d...
Union demands action after nurse allegedly strangled by patient at Ohio hospital
Ohio’s top nursing union is demanding action after a nurse was allegedly strangled by a patient at the Ohio State University Hospital.
www.wric.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Ohio Nurses Association President Rick Lucas is right. No one should have to fear for their safety on the job. Workplace violence prevention programs work when healthcare employers work with frontline workers and the union to reduce the risk of violence. www.wric.com/news/union-d...
Trump's anti-clean energy policies aren't just bad for the environment—they're killing jobs and hurting local economies across the country.
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The Trump administration is canceling infrastructure projects across the country, raising our energy bills and locking thousands of workers out of the jobs.
It’s an attack on working families across the country.
It’s an attack on working families across the country.
November 11, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Trump's anti-clean energy policies aren't just bad for the environment—they're killing jobs and hurting local economies across the country.
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Attacking public education is a classic authoritarian tactic because schools teach critical thinking and foster pluralism. In my new book, "Why Fascists Fear Teachers," I talk about what this fight for public education means for our democracy.
www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/f...
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American teachers union boss Randi Weingarten's new book rings warning bell about opponents to public education
Jim DeFede talks with Randi Weingarten about the warning bell she rings in her new book, "Why Fascists Fear Teachers."
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November 11, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Attacking public education is a classic authoritarian tactic because schools teach critical thinking and foster pluralism. In my new book, "Why Fascists Fear Teachers," I talk about what this fight for public education means for our democracy.
www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/f...
www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/f...
Sad to see Cornell capitulating to Trump, even though there's been no finding Cornell violated civil rights law. As I've said before, we must address antisemitism on campus - we also must protect academic freedom & freedom of speech. www.insidehighered.com/news/governm... (1/2)
Cornell Settles With the Trump Administration
Cornell will pay out $30 million and invest another $30 million in agricultural research. In exchange the federal government will restore research funding and close investigations.
www.insidehighered.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Sad to see Cornell capitulating to Trump, even though there's been no finding Cornell violated civil rights law. As I've said before, we must address antisemitism on campus - we also must protect academic freedom & freedom of speech. www.insidehighered.com/news/governm... (1/2)
Black history should be preserved & explored because it's immoral to systematically erase human beings. These stories are important to all of us and should be shared widely, but no one should whitewash the present or the past to make a profit. www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
Republicans invest in Black history museums to boost tourism despite Trump
Trump has called museums too “woke.” But Republican lawmakers across the South see potentially lucrative opportunities with museum dedicated to Black history.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Black history should be preserved & explored because it's immoral to systematically erase human beings. These stories are important to all of us and should be shared widely, but no one should whitewash the present or the past to make a profit. www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
I was glad to discuss “Why Fascists Fear Teachers” tonight at @huntercollege.bsky.social. America’s educators are what make our democracy strong—by teaching students how to think, not what to think, & creating opportunities for all kids to succeed. That’s why my book is a love letter to teachers.
November 11, 2025 at 2:44 AM
I was glad to discuss “Why Fascists Fear Teachers” tonight at @huntercollege.bsky.social. America’s educators are what make our democracy strong—by teaching students how to think, not what to think, & creating opportunities for all kids to succeed. That’s why my book is a love letter to teachers.
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That December vote is a huge moment we can turn into a victory. People are watching. Good bill, we win; they cheat, they will lose. If we fight united.
November 10, 2025 at 8:40 PM
That December vote is a huge moment we can turn into a victory. People are watching. Good bill, we win; they cheat, they will lose. If we fight united.
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Do I trust them? No. That’s why I voted no. But they are in a terrible position, and we can use the next few weeks to turn the pressure up even further.
November 10, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Do I trust them? No. That’s why I voted no. But they are in a terrible position, and we can use the next few weeks to turn the pressure up even further.
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1. We need to fight hard for a good ACA extension early in December and hold Republicans fiercely accountable if they betray everyone.
November 10, 2025 at 8:40 PM
1. We need to fight hard for a good ACA extension early in December and hold Republicans fiercely accountable if they betray everyone.
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No one’s feelings are wrong. That’s not my point. We’re in a real battle, against a corrupt and malevolent foe, with huge stakes. We must win.
November 10, 2025 at 8:40 PM
No one’s feelings are wrong. That’s not my point. We’re in a real battle, against a corrupt and malevolent foe, with huge stakes. We must win.
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The sooner we get past internal recriminations and back to fighting united, the better off we all are — the likelier our victory next November.
November 10, 2025 at 8:40 PM
The sooner we get past internal recriminations and back to fighting united, the better off we all are — the likelier our victory next November.
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Many feel betrayal and frustration, and the feelings are hot right now.
I get it. I have my own feelings.
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I get it. I have my own feelings.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Many feel betrayal and frustration, and the feelings are hot right now.
I get it. I have my own feelings.
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I get it. I have my own feelings.
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Our dog this am
November 10, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Our dog this am
Thank you, Nancy Pelosi, for always standing with working families. It's been an honor to know you and work with you for so many years. America is better because of your incredible work and advocacy.
November 10, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Thank you, Nancy Pelosi, for always standing with working families. It's been an honor to know you and work with you for so many years. America is better because of your incredible work and advocacy.
This is good news… but please don’t let our guard down.. it was a hard case for the anti marriage equality advocates to overturn. We will continue to stand up for the rights of all Americans including those who are LGBTQ+
www.cnn.com/2025/11/10/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/11/10/p...
Supreme Court declines to revisit landmark same-sex marriage precedent | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court on Monday declined an opportunity to overturn its landmark precedent recognizing a constitutional right to same-sex marriage, tossing aside an appeal that had roiled LGBTQ advocates ...
www.cnn.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:29 PM
This is good news… but please don’t let our guard down.. it was a hard case for the anti marriage equality advocates to overturn. We will continue to stand up for the rights of all Americans including those who are LGBTQ+
www.cnn.com/2025/11/10/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/11/10/p...
Federal Judge, Warning of ‘Existential Threat’ to Democracy, Resigns www.nytimes.com/2025/11/09/u...
Federal Judge, Warning of ‘Existential Threat’ to Democracy, Resigns
www.nytimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Federal Judge, Warning of ‘Existential Threat’ to Democracy, Resigns www.nytimes.com/2025/11/09/u...
We are upset, like many, that the ACA tax credits are not restored in this “deal” to reopen the govt. But let’s be clear why: the Rs refused to budge as the hunger & aviation crises worsened. Let’s be clear who is hurting working families. The AFT will keep fighting www.aft.org/press-releas...
AFT’s Weingarten Responds to Key Vote to End Shutdown
WASHINGTON—AFT President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement responding to the Senate’s key vote on reopening the federal government:
www.aft.org
November 10, 2025 at 1:51 PM
We are upset, like many, that the ACA tax credits are not restored in this “deal” to reopen the govt. But let’s be clear why: the Rs refused to budge as the hunger & aviation crises worsened. Let’s be clear who is hurting working families. The AFT will keep fighting www.aft.org/press-releas...
Keep fighting
My statement on the spending legislation and Republican healthcare crisis.
November 10, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Keep fighting
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Author Brene Brown on her intolerance of dehumanization. I can’t agree more with her. We all know who she’s talking about.
November 9, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Author Brene Brown on her intolerance of dehumanization. I can’t agree more with her. We all know who she’s talking about.
While I am disappointed we will continue to keep fighting for affordable health care and for a better life for working folks. The Rs should never have pit hunger and health care. Here's my full statement www.aft.org/press-releas...
AFT’s Weingarten Responds to Key Vote to End Shutdown
WASHINGTON—AFT President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement responding to the Senate’s key vote on reopening the federal government:
www.aft.org
November 10, 2025 at 3:25 AM
While I am disappointed we will continue to keep fighting for affordable health care and for a better life for working folks. The Rs should never have pit hunger and health care. Here's my full statement www.aft.org/press-releas...
I’m excited to join @VinGuptaMD.bsky.social and @IrwinRedlener.bsky.social for this Tuesday’s Vital Lessons webinar! Register below to join us. bsky.app/profile/shar...
This #VeteransDay, at 4PM ET, join @vinguptamd.bsky.social @rweingarten.bsky.social & @irwinredlener.bsky.social for a Vital Lessons talk on veterans’ health, resilience & community care. 💙
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November 10, 2025 at 1:29 AM
I’m excited to join @VinGuptaMD.bsky.social and @IrwinRedlener.bsky.social for this Tuesday’s Vital Lessons webinar! Register below to join us. bsky.app/profile/shar...
Kathy knows what this fight is about: making sure patients get the safe, timely care they deserve. bsky.app/profile/ofnh...
Kathy Schmidt has been part of Kaiser for 45+ years—as an RN, union leader, and patient.
She’s seen how short staffing can delay care and hurt patients.
Settling this contract is how we recruit and retain the healthcare workers our communities deserve.
Learn more: ofnhp.aft.org/we-are-kaiser
She’s seen how short staffing can delay care and hurt patients.
Settling this contract is how we recruit and retain the healthcare workers our communities deserve.
Learn more: ofnhp.aft.org/we-are-kaiser
November 10, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Kathy knows what this fight is about: making sure patients get the safe, timely care they deserve. bsky.app/profile/ofnh...
The Trump administration’s unwillingness to fund SNAP is leaving working families scrambling to figure out where their next meal is coming from. It’s unacceptable and preventable. www.thecut.com/article/snap...
‘I Get Up at 4 in the Morning to Go to the Food Pantry’
How women impacted by SNAP cuts are getting by or helping others stay afloat.
www.thecut.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:28 AM
The Trump administration’s unwillingness to fund SNAP is leaving working families scrambling to figure out where their next meal is coming from. It’s unacceptable and preventable. www.thecut.com/article/snap...