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Texas AFT @texasaft.org · 23h

👋 Howdy from Houston + Pearland. @aft.org showing up and out for democracy.

#NoKings #Allin @zephcapo.bsky.social @hft2415.bsky.social

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HFT @hft2415.bsky.social · 1d

Houston No Kings Rally 10/18!

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Woman whose eyes are nothing like the sun... @sonnet130.bsky.social · 2d

This tragic but excellent article needs to be read by everyone throughout the country. The Republicans want to kill public ed. They are using state takeovers and charter school owning charlatans like Mike Miles (and his abusive NES) to do it. See at what they are stealing from our (soon your) kids!🧵

Nusaiba Mizan @nusaiba.bsky.social · 2d

By @houstonchronicle.com columnist Lisa Falkenberg: "Books — actual books, with dust jackets, spines, whimsical illustrations, and characters and cliffhangers — are increasingly unwelcome in the land of worksheets and slide shows." www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...

Falkenberg: Mike Miles takes story books from HISD kindergarteners

First HISD took the libraries. Now teachers say the district’s curriculum leaves no room for storybooks and some are secretly reading to students anyway.

www.houstonchronicle.com

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HFT @hft2415.bsky.social · 2d

All HFT members are invited to join us for our upcoming HFT Virtual Zone Meeting:

🗓️ Tuesday, October 21
🕠 5:30PM
💻 RSVP for meeting link: actionnetwork.org/events/hft-v...

We hope to see you there!

HFT @hft2415.bsky.social · 2d

Great MOVE @aft.org training tonight at HFT. Thanks to everyone who made it out to the union hall tonight. We’re all in this together. #UnionStrong #MeetTheMoment

Special thank you to our facilitators Julie Washington (AFT) and Shelley Potter (@texasaft.org)!

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HFT @hft2415.bsky.social · 2d

🔊 We asked members why they joined HFT. Here's what an educator said:

"It is important for teachers to join HFT because collective advocacy is how effective changes are made."

📣 Why did you join HFT? We'll add your reason to the list!

Join today: hft2415.org/join-hft

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HFT @hft2415.bsky.social · 4d

⭐ Reminder ⭐
Our Wednesday organizing meeting is tonight! Interested in joining HFT? Already a member of HFT and wanting to get more involved? Come to the union hall tonight from 5:30 - 7:30 PM. RSVP Here:

actionnetwork.org/events/wedne...

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HFT @hft2415.bsky.social · 4d

We are the line.

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HFT @hft2415.bsky.social · 4d

Reminder to all HFT Members:
You are invited to our MOVE Resistance Training on Thursday, October 16 at 5:30PM at the HFT Union Hall (2704 Sutherland).

Click here for more info & to RSVP:
🔗 actionnetwork.org/events/move-...

Not a member? Join today!👇
🔗 hft2415.org/join-hft/

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HFT @hft2415.bsky.social · 4d

Reminder to all HFT Members:
You are invited to our MOVE Resistance Training on Thursday, October 16 at 5:30PM at the HFT Union Hall (2704 Sutherland).

Click here for more info & to RSVP:
🔗 actionnetwork.org/events/move-...

Not a member? Join today!👇
🔗 hft2415.org/join-hft/

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HFT @hft2415.bsky.social · 4d

Houston ISD, we have a problem. Is it…
A. A media problem
B. A leadership problem

Drop your answer in the comments ⬇️

@texasaft.org @aft.org @houstoncvpe.bsky.social

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HFT @hft2415.bsky.social · 11d

Stronger schools start with organized educators. ✊🏽✊🏿✊🏻

If you’re a memberof HFT, or an HISD employee interested in joining HFT, you’re invited to the union hall tonight to learn more!

actionnetwork.org/events/wedne...

Wednesday HFT Organizing Meeting October 8, 2025

All HFT members and HISD employees interested in becoming a member are invited to the HFT Union Hall every Wednesday evening from 5:30PM - 7:30PM! These gatherings are a space to: * Build community a...

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HFT @hft2415.bsky.social · 12d

Supporting the Lantrip ES community protest against the HISD takeover this morning, and this student has a message for Mike Miles.

youtu.be/C94-kuABxQMg

HFT @hft2415.bsky.social · 12d

All HFT members and HISD employees interested in becoming a member are invited to the HFT Union Hall every Wednesday evening from 5:30PM - 7:30PM!

For more details and to RSVP, click here:
🔗 actionnetwork.org/events/wedne...

HFT @hft2415.bsky.social · 14d

If you can't attend in person but would like to share your experience anonymously, please submit your comments with the commission:
🔗 docs.google.com/forms/d/1uox...

Public Response to HISD Takeover

The Commission on the State Takeover of HISD was formed to address the growing lack of trust in the state takeover and Mike Miles by thoroughly investigating the current conditions within HISD. It is...

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HFT @hft2415.bsky.social · 14d

📝 Your input will help shape recommended legislation to end the takeover, and create the new HISD our children and community deserve. Refreshments will be served.

🔗 Link to RSVP: www.hisdtakeover.com/rsvp-to-spea...

RSVP to SPEAK UP

The Commission wants to hear from the community. While there are focuses for each night, the most important thing is to be heard. All comments are welcome.

www.hisdtakeover.com

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HFT @hft2415.bsky.social · 14d

TX State Senator Molly Cook and TX Rep Lauren Simmons, along with local and national experts, and community leaders invite you to share your experiences of the HISD Takeover:

🗓️ Wednesday, October 8
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 First Unitarian Universalist Church: 5200 Fannin

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HFT @hft2415.bsky.social · Sep 18

“Our teachers deserve pay that reflects their years of commitment and service to their students. With today’s court ruling, we are one step closer to the meaningful pay raises we were promised.”

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HFT @hft2415.bsky.social · Sep 18

“Houston educators fought hard at the Texas Capitol to secure across-the-board raises. While we’ve come to expect this kind of scheming and deception from Mike Miles, we won’t stand for it,” said Jackie Anderson, president of HFT.

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Alejandra Salinas for Houston City Council @salinasforhtx.bsky.social · Sep 17

I will always fight for public schools and teachers. Our future is in their hands. Thank you so much to the @hft2415.bsky.social for supporting our campaign for Houston City Council!

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HFT @hft2415.bsky.social · Sep 17

We are ready to start our reading book club!

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HFT @hft2415.bsky.social · Sep 13

“What started with lawmakers weaponizing their platforms against civil servants has morphed into a statewide directive to hunt down and fire educators for opinions shared on their personal social media accounts. In short order, the LibsofTikTok agenda has become the policy of the State of Texas”

HFT @hft2415.bsky.social · Sep 12

You can help by joining them on the picket line in solidarity, dropping off water, snacks, or contributing to their GoFundMe.

GoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/support-hi...

Article here:
www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...

Donate to Support Hilton Americas Workers' Fight for a Fair Contract!, organized by Franchesca Caraballo

On August 13th, workers of the Hilton Americas voted 99.3% to… Franchesca Caraballo needs your support for Support Hilton Americas Workers' Fight for a Fair Contract!

www.gofundme.com

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HFT @hft2415.bsky.social · Sep 12

What an honor to picket with our labor union brother and sisters. So proud of UNITE HERE Local 23! They are still out there on the picket line every day at Hilton Americas in downtown Houston to fight for a living wage. Check the comments for ways you can help!

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AFT @aft.org · Sep 3

VIDEO: It's time to hold Wall Street accountable. That's why @rweingarten.bsky.social joined the Reverend Al Sharpton, @officialmlk3.bsky.social, & more to #MarchOnWallStreet.

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