The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers represents nearly 14,000 working education professionals. Nothing about us, without us. #PHLed #FundOurFacilities
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Trump’s Project 2025 agenda promises to dismantle labor unions. But the labor movement knows how to fight back when anyone comes after our freedoms. We won’t be divided, and we won’t back down. labortribune.com/opinion-tru…
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You can also find me there (bsky.app/profile/artsteinber…) as well as @AFTPA (bsky.app/profile/aftpa.bsky.…)
#PHLed friends: We are winding down our engagement with this site. Please find us on Bluesky where we will keep advocating for a strong @PHLschools contract, more #PAbudget funding for public ed, and building worker power! ❤️💪🏽
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Tim and I could not be more grateful for the support you all have shown us over the past few months.
Let's take everything we are feeling — our fear, our fatigue, our frustration — and use it as our fuel. Now more than ever, we cannot and will not give up this fight.
RT @MomsDemand: “Poetic justice is what I’ve been calling it. When you think about the absolute pain that Alex Jones visited upon the Sandy…
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We're going to defend the @NLRB's decision to end captive audience meetings with everything we've got.
Workers deserve the freedom to choose union representation without fear or intimidation. This ruling is a game-changer for workplace justice.
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PFT (@pftlocal3.bsky.social) retweeted
Post-Gazette management came to the table with a proposal unchanged since 2022. That’s NOT bargaining in good faith. The @PGHGuild is standing strong, fighting for what’s fair.
It’s time for the company to respect workers and follow the NLRB’s ruling.
unionprogress.com/2024/11/14…
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.@SenatorHughes was out in West Philly this week helping students learn about their college options. We talked admissions, financial aid, and scholarships. There are so many ways to make college a reality! #TheMoreYouKnow
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‘A stunning public rebuke’: When voters had the choice, they rejected private school vouchers keystonenewsroom.com/2024/11…
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Thank you, @SecCardona for joining us in celebrating School Psychologists this #SchoolPsychWeek! We are grateful for your leadership and the work you do at @usedgov to support mental health in schools. See the full video: nasponline.org/research-and-…
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Reminder: 57% of Nebraska voters repealed a DeVos voucher law last week.
65% of Kentucky voters stopped a voucher push cold.
Both states when hard for Donald Trump at the same time.
This isn’t left-right. It’s real parents knowing vouchers really won’t help them.
PFT (@pftlocal3.bsky.social) retweeted
The argument against transparency from for-profit charter schools—like those in MI—is “schools will close!”
There’s no evidence that happens.
But what does happen is when the numbers don’t work for the business they close anyway—leaving kids to scramble.
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🚨 PSA for PA SNAP recipients:
Scammers are sending fake texts saying your EBT card is deactivated and asking for info. DHS never asks for details via unsolicited texts or calls! Report any suspicious messages at 1-844-347-8477.
Stay alert, y’all ✊🏾
SCAM WARNING: The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is warning residents about a text message scam targeting those who receive SNAP benefits. cbsloc.al/40OpjuX
PFT (@pftlocal3.bsky.social) retweeted
States that went to Trump stand to lose much more from his plan to abolish the Dept of Education. They receive more federal funds than blue states despite contributing fewer tax dollars.
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If you're in Philly and want to learn how to secure your union membership, a pension, and a cool bomber jacket, boy, do we have some upcoming events for you
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The House just took a huge step toward fairness by passing the Social Security Fairness Act, righting decades of injustice for public sector workers. Now the Senate must act to ensure working families and retirees get the benefits they’ve earned.
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Each year between November 13 – 19, people and organizations around the country participate in Transgender Awareness Week to help increase understanding about transgender people and the issues members of the community face. 🏳️⚧️
#TransAwarenessWeek
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The NLRB just ruled captive audience meetings are an unlawful violation of workers' right to organize.
*Now* is the time to form a union - some common barriers have been removed and it'll take time for the new administration to undo these rulings. Get in touch, get organized.
Today, the Board ruled that, going forward, an employer will violate the National Labor Relations Act by requiring employees to attend captive-audience meetings in which the employer expresses its views on unionization under threat of discipline/discharge. nlrb.gov/news-outreach/news-…
ALT Red text over a white background reads, "Board Rules Captive-Audience Meetings Unlawful." Next to the text is a photo of five employees seated listening to their boss give a presentation.
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Happy World Kindness Day! Discover three impactful activities to help students express appreciation, strengthen relationships, and nurture a positive school environment through heartfelt letters, scrapbooks, & community gratitude: sharemylesson.com/blog/3-way… @Proofpositive @aftunion
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Today at 5 p.m. is the deadline for Philadelphians to fix their mail ballot in time to be counted. And with a Senate race that is still arguably too close to call, make sure your vote counts. billypenn.com/2024/10/26/cur…
