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Wendy G. Coleman @wgcoleman.bsky.social · 19h

@aftpa.bsky.social stands in solidarity with our @ofnhp.bsky.social siblings as they start their strike. ✊ OFNHP caregivers do incredible life-saving work day in and day out, and they deserve sustainable staffing levels and fair wages now! #KaiserStrike

Oregon Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals (AFT 5017) @ofnhp.bsky.social · 2d

Kaiser caregivers are fighting for safe staffing, fair pay & patient care that puts people before profits.

Striking is never easy—but no one should stand alone. Support the OFNHP Hardship Fund today: www.gofundme.com/f/help-Kaise...

#OneVoiceOneFightOneFuture #KaiserStrike

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Wendy G. Coleman @wgcoleman.bsky.social · 20d

My thoughts are with the three students at Carrick High School who were injured this morning, their families, and the entire Carrick community including @aftpa.bsky.social members from PFT400 who work at the school.
Violence has no place in our schools. @aft.org

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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 23d

Thank you @wgcoleman.bsky.social and all of @AFTPA.bsky.social for all that you do for Pennsylvania students. Together, we can help kids soar. #ReadingOpensTheWorld bsky.app/profile/wgco...

Wendy G. Coleman @wgcoleman.bsky.social · 24d

Absolutely beautiful day with @pftlocal3.bsky.social, @aft.org , and Councilmember Katherine Gilmore-Richardson giving away 30,000 books to over 3,000 people in under 2.5 hours! @aftpa.bsky.social

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Wendy G. Coleman @wgcoleman.bsky.social · 24d

Absolutely beautiful day with @pftlocal3.bsky.social, @aft.org , and Councilmember Katherine Gilmore-Richardson giving away 30,000 books to over 3,000 people in under 2.5 hours! @aftpa.bsky.social

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Wendy G. Coleman @wgcoleman.bsky.social · 26d

Higher Education Funding made it possible for me and so many others to attend college. I would not be in this position today had it not been for Pell grants and other funding. It’s the right thing to do for our future! #FundHigherEd #FundResearch

AFT Pennsylvania @aftpa.bsky.social · 26d

Today, President @wgcoleman.bsky.social joined @aft.org, @aaup.org, and educators & allies to advocate for higher education funding in DC. Together, they let our Pennsylvania Senators and Representatives know that investing in higher education is investing in our future.

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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · Sep 10

Political violence is always wrong. This was a vile act. It's antithetical to how we should do things in our American democracy. My condolences to Charlie Kirk's wife, children and family. My prayers are with them tonight. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/09...

Live Updates: Charlie Kirk, Right-Wing Activist, Fatally Shot in Utah

www.nytimes.com

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Wendy G. Coleman @wgcoleman.bsky.social · Aug 25

What a privilege it has been to serve on this bargaining team. I am thrilled with what we’ve been able to accomplish and look forward to sharing it with @pftlocal3.bsky.social members! ♥️

Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT) @pftlocal3.bsky.social · Aug 25

BREAKING: PFT has reached a tentative agreement with the School District of Philadelphia! 💪

MEMBERS: Look for an email in the next few days with details about the ratification meeting and details of the agreement.

#PHLed #PFTStrong

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Wendy G. Coleman @wgcoleman.bsky.social · Aug 22

Last night, I joined @aftpa.bsky.social members from Girard Federation of Teachers for the reopening of the library at Elk Valley Elementary after a fire. @aft.org & First Book donations made a tremendous difference. The looks on the children’s faces were priceless as they took some books home. ♥️

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AFT @aft.org · Aug 19

DOGE's firing of Social Security workers & GOP tax cuts are putting the future of the program at risk.

In honor of Social Security’s 90th birthday last week, union members, elected officials, and retirees rallied to keep #SocialSecurityStrong.

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Wendy G. Coleman @wgcoleman.bsky.social · Aug 18

Kicking off year 23 of my career in education from my office feels odd, but I’m right where I’m supposed to be! Wishing all of @aftpa.bsky.social members a wonderful year! 🍎 📕 📓📚♥️

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Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT) @pftlocal3.bsky.social · Aug 14

Teacher Kate Sundeen: "Our schools are not safe, they're not healthy for anybody to work in, to go to school in."

#PhlEd students already face learning disruptions when temps force crumbling school buildings to close. Our working conditions are their learning conditions! 6abc.com/post/possibl...

Possible teachers strike looms for School District of Philadelphia amid threat of SEPTA cuts

The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers says it's ready to strike if the union does not reach a deal with the School District of Philadelphia by the end of the month.

6abc.com

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Arthur Steinberg @artsteinberg-pft.bsky.social · Jul 31

We will not allow the District to continue shortchanging us when it is sitting on an historic multimillion-dollar budget surplus – a surplus that belongs in classrooms and must be used to fairly compensate and retain our skilled and talented membership. www.chalkbeat.org/philadelphia... #PhlEd

The Philly teachers union is preparing to strike as contract negotiations continue

Contract negotiations with the school district are moving “more slowly” than union leadership wants, but the district is facing a growing budget deficit and financial uncertainty from the state and fe...

www.chalkbeat.org

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AFT Pennsylvania @aftpa.bsky.social · Jul 22

“Congress appropriated more than $260 million for Pennsylvania, and we are prepared to fight until every last dollar is released.” - @wgcoleman.bsky.social

Read about the lawsuit we joined here —> democracyforward.org/updates/educ...

School Districts, Parents, Educators, and Advocates Sue Trump-Vance Administration for Unlawfully Blocking Billions in Funding - Democracy Forward

democracyforward.org

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AFT Pennsylvania @aftpa.bsky.social · Jul 22

“The Trump Administration has no legitimate reason to withhold these funds, other than to try to sow chaos and deprive certain schools and students of the resources they are entitled to,” said @wgcoleman.bsky.social, president of AFT Pennsylvania.

Democracy Forward @democracyforward.org · Jul 21

BREAKING: We’re suing the Trump-Vance admin for holding nearly $6 billion in education funding hostage.

Congress explicitly directed these funds to support students, teachers, and schools.

We refuse to allow President Trump to ignore the law and play political games with public education.

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Wendy G. Coleman @wgcoleman.bsky.social · Jul 17

Can’t wait to read this book by AFT president @rweingarten.bsky.social. We must be informed of the strategy to undermine education to know how to protect public education.

AFT @aft.org · May 17

Why are public schools under attack?

AFT President @rweingarten.bsky.social's new book Why Fascists Fear Teachers exposes the long-planned strategy to undermine education—and lifts up the powerful role educators play in protecting truth and democracy.

Pre-order now: www.aft.org/book

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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · Jul 14

Our @AFTPA.bsky.social family keeps on growing! Excited to welcome 96 faculty and staff at New Foundations K-8 Charter School to AFT Local 6056.

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Wendy G. Coleman @wgcoleman.bsky.social · Jul 14

Thank you, Arthur! Your mentorship to me and commitment to this union is unparalleled! It’s an honor to follow in your footsteps.

Arthur Steinberg @artsteinberg-pft.bsky.social · Jul 14

It has been an honor to serve as President of AFTPA these last six years, & it is now a pleasure to hand over the reins to @wgcoleman.bsky.social. Her leadership, skill, & dedication to the cause of labor will ensure our 36,000 members across PA are well represented. Congratulations, Wendy!

AFT Pennsylvania @aftpa.bsky.social · Jul 13

Congratulations to our newly-elected 2025-2027 AFT Pennsylvania Executive Council!

Meet the new leaders: pa.aft.org/press/wendy-...

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Wendy G. Coleman @wgcoleman.bsky.social · Jul 14

The new @aftpa.bsky.social Executive Council is looking forward to working with you! Welcome!

AFT Pennsylvania @aftpa.bsky.social · Jul 14

NEWS: Employees at New Foundations Charter School K-8 campus voted overwhelmingly in favor of affiliating with AFTPA by nearly 80%. Congratulations and welcome to the newest members of the AFTPA and @aft.org!

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AFT Pennsylvania @aftpa.bsky.social · Jul 13

Congratulations to our newly-elected 2025-2027 AFT Pennsylvania Executive Council!

Meet the new leaders: pa.aft.org/press/wendy-...

The newly-elected 2025-2027 Executive Council is photographed, with five people seated in the front and the rest standing behind them. They are in front of a beige wall with a tan carpet featuring a circular design with lighter tan and dark brown colors.

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Wendy G. Coleman @wgcoleman.bsky.social · Jun 10

Great day! Fight on!

AFT Pennsylvania @aftpa.bsky.social · Jun 10

Today, we rallied in Harrisburg with the PA AFL-CIO & union siblings from across the state to Fight For The Future. ✊💪

We’re working together for a future that prioritizes our students, our teachers, access to public education, good union jobs, and more.

Life is better in a union!

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Wendy G. Coleman @wgcoleman.bsky.social · Mar 26

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

Faculty and Staff Federation of CCP @fsfccp.bsky.social · Mar 26

More details coming soon.
NO STRIKE

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AFT Pennsylvania @aftpa.bsky.social · Mar 21

President @artsteinberg-pft.bsky.social tells @nbcphiladelphia.com that our members have been ready for this moment since before the 2024 election began. We're already at work to protect kids whose futures Trump is trying to steal. www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/politic... #NoKings

‘We anticipated this': President Trump signs executive order to dismantle Department of Education

The push to dismantle the Department of Education is in motion after President signed an executive order on Thursday. Concern is now pouring in for educators across the nation following the signing. N...

www.nbcphiladelphia.com

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