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AFT @aft.org · 9h

Caregivers want to be with their patients — but Kaiser’s stonewalling has left them no choice.

We’re sending strength and solidarity to the @ofnhp.bsky.social members who go on strike tomorrow to fight for safe staffing & the care every patient deserves. #OneVoiceOneFightOneFuture

Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 9h

Tomorrow, @ofnhp.bsky.social members will join nearly 45,000 union members on strike to secure a contract that prioritizes patient care. Kaiser caregivers need fair wages, safe staffing & a real voice to deliver the care patients deserve. truthout.org/articles/23-... #OneVoiceOneFightOneFuture

23 Unions Plan to Strike Together If Kaiser Fails to Address Workplace Crises

Overworked and understaffed, over 45,000 health care workers at Kaiser Permanente are poised to strike.

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AFT @aft.org · 11h

We should be teaching civics in an experiential way. - @rweingarten.bsky.social

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AFT @aft.org · 11h

One the the framers understood is that they didn’t want kings. And they talked about the importance of public education. - @rweingarten.bsky.social

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AFT @aft.org · 11h

There’s nothing better than watching my students win debate competitions. - @rweingarten.bsky.social

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AFT @aft.org · 11h

We’re here in Oyster Bay with @repsteveisrael.bsky.social and Theodore’s Books discussing @rweingarten.bsky.social’s new book Why Fascists Fear Teachers.

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AFT @aft.org · 13h

America is about democracy, not dictatorship. Find a No Kings event near you: go.aft.org/nokings

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Oregon Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals (AFT 5017) @ofnhp.bsky.social · 19h

⏰ 1 day to go until we strike!

We’re fighting to bring Kaiser back to what it once stood for—putting patients first and honoring real partnership with caregivers. This isn’t just about a contract—it’s about protecting care & the values Kaiser was built on.

#OneVoiceOneFightOneFuture #KaiserStrike

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AFT @aft.org · 19h

It’s #NationalSchoolLunchWeek! 🍎

We’re championing free, healthy school meals for all—to fight food insecurity, reduce stigma & support our kids’ well-being.

Every child deserves a full stomach and a fair shot.
#NSLW25 @psrp-aft.bsky.social

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AFT @aft.org · 1d

See you on October 18. 🇺🇸

go.aft.org/nokings

#NoKings

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Anthony Nicodemo @coachnicodemo.bsky.social · 1d

Outstanding weekend in Detroit at the @aft.org Civil, Human and Women's Rights Conference. No more important time for this convening. #WeAretheLine @rweingarten.bsky.social @nysut.bsky.social @mspetter.bsky.social

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NYS PEF @nyspef.bsky.social · 3d

PEF President Wayne Spence is in Detroit, attending AFT's Civil, Human and Women's Rights Conference. President Spence chairs the AFT Human and Civil Rights Committee.

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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 2d

The Texas Guard should be in Texas

And we stand ready to help our Texas brothers and sisters. Helping people not hurting them is the American value I strive for

Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 2d

Texas is preparing emergency resources for wildfires and floods. The Texas National Guard should be THERE — not in Illinois.

We stand ready to support their return home so they are best positioned for helping Texans respond to any natural disasters.

Abbott activates emergency resources ahead of growing wildfire threat, flood risk in Texas

With expected growing wildfire danger across Texas and the potential for a flood risk this weekend, Gov. Greg Abbott is activating more state emergency response resources Friday.

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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 2d

Glad to speak to @neunion.bsky.social today. Public schools & educators in both countries are facing similar challenges. We talked about efforts to replace teachers, rising attacks from the far right & how to focus on what students need. I'm always happy to support our sisters & brothers in the UK

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Sean Corcoran @seanpcorcoran.org · 2d

I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS NASHVILLE TN” - sign up now to join me! #aftvotes www.mobilize.us/aft/event/84...

NO KINGS NASHVILLE TN · AFT

**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...

www.mobilize.us

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Leah Greenberg ❌👑 @leahgreenberg.bsky.social · 3d

"After a few moments of laughter, the No Kings Coalition issued the following statement"

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AFT @aft.org · 1d

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 2d

“No, Speaker Johnson — the No Kings rally on October 18 is not a hate America rally. In fact, it’s quite the contrary: It’s a love America rally.” #NoKings

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Washington State Nurses Association @wsna.bsky.social · 3d

Hello from WSNA leadership Julia Barcott, Jacob Garcia and Edna Cortez at the AFT Civil, Human and Women's Rights Conference in Detroit!

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 2d

ONE WEEK FROM TODAY: Make your voices heard. Join us in a peaceful protest across our country against the most corrupt, deceitful & criminal Administration in U.S. History. We say NO KINGS, NO CROOKS, NO SPRAY-TAN CONMAN! 👎

Check for a location near you at: www.nokings.org

#BeThere 👍

No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

www.nokings.org

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AFT @aft.org · 2d

We are so proud of our members and communities who are protecting kids from this administration's inhumanity. Thank you!

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/n...

These Students Are Scared. Friends and Teachers Are Their Protectors.

www.nytimes.com

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Anthony Nicodemo @coachnicodemo.bsky.social · 2d

Today is #NationalComingOutDay — and with efforts to silence the LGBTQ+ community growing louder, our visibility matters more than ever. They can ban books and erase crosswalks, but they’ll never silence us. #lgbtq 🏳️‍🌈 @aft.org @nysut.bsky.social @rweingarten.bsky.social @melindajperson.bsky.social

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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 2d

This!!! This is who teachers are … and this is what they do to protect ( and teach) our young people!! www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/n...

These Students Are Scared. Friends and Teachers Are Their Protectors.

www.nytimes.com

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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 2d

these guys haaaaaaate free speech

Politico @politico.com · 3d

Johnson slams the No Kings protest march scheduled to take place in DC next week as the “hate America rally” that would draw “the pro-Hamas wing” and “the antifa people.”

Johnson describes planned No Kings rally as ‘hate America,’ ‘pro-Hamas’ gathering

Organizers largely blew off the rhetoric, but some Democrats online criticized the tone.

www.politico.com

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AFT @aft.org · 2d

America’s future is tied to the opportunities we create for our young people.

www.foxnews.com/opinion/wein...

WEINGARTEN, COFFEY: In Appalachia, one school district is proving public education still works

New Lexington public schools in rural Ohio achieve 99% graduation rate through career and technical education programs that transform students and community.

www.foxnews.com

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AFT @aft.org · 3d

Want to share your own story?

Tell us what makes you #PublicSchoolProud at aft.org/public-school-proud

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AFT @aft.org · 3d

In Lawrence, MA, @aftmass.bsky.social teacher Maureen Santiago celebrates her students’ healthcare internships & the union support that makes CTE success possible.
aftvoices.org/cte-success-...

#PublicSchoolProud #CTEworks

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