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Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT Local 3)
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The PFT represents 14,000 educators working in the School District of Philadelphia. We're fighting for more public education funding & a better world for workers. Nothing about us, without us ✊🏽

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It was our privilege to donate computers to PCs for People as well as toys for children this holiday season. Thank you to our members and staff who give their time and resources to our communities all year long! #PhlEd #PFTtoydrive #PFTstrong #PublicSchoolProud
PFT President Arthur Steinberg and Chief of Staff LeShawna Coleman donate computers to PCs for People. PFT members collect toys for the union's holiday toy drive PFT members collect toys for the union's holiday toy drive
December 19, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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It's the last #RedFriday before winter break, and PFT members at Fanny Jackson Coppin School and John M. Patterson School are already in the holiday spirit ✨☃🎉

Happy weekend from all of us at the PFT! ❤️💪🏽 #PhlEd #PFTstrong #PublicSchoolProud
PFT members at Patterson School wear red and festive accessories for Red Friday PFT members at Coppin School wear red and festive accessories for Red Friday
December 19, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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@wgcoleman.bsky.social & PFT staff rep Leyla Lindsay joined the Richard Wright School Winter Wonderland Celebration & Toy Drive for students & staff with 100% attendance during the first marking period of the school year! 🎁🎄🕎✨

#PhlEd #PFTstrong #PublicSchoolProud
Students and staff attend the Richard Wright School Winter Wonderland Celebration & Toy Drive Students enjoy brunch at the Richard Wright School Winter Wonderland Celebration & Toy Drive A Richard Wright School staffer, AFT President Wendy Coleman, and PFT staff rep Leyla Lindsay take a selfie at the Richard Wright School Winter Wonderland Celebration & Toy Drive Students and staff attend the Richard Wright School Winter Wonderland Celebration & Toy Drive
December 18, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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Ed Gledhill, Jr., was a math teacher at Strawberry Mansion High School, musician, and longtime PFT building rep prior to his retirement after 38 years in 2003.

Thank you for your life of service to children's education, Ed. Our deepest condolences to your family and loved ones. #PhlEd
photo of a smiling man in a red polo is shown with the text "IN MEMORY OF Edwin T. "Ed" Gledhill Jr., 1943-2025, Devoted Strawberry Mansion HS math teacher; musician; beloved husband, father, grandfather, colleague and friend." The PFT shield and logo are below the photo.
December 18, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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By offering five weeks of paid parental leave for the first time ever, our new contract will help the District compete more effectively for skilled educators and staff.

The PFT will keep fighting for working conditions that draw early-career educators to Philly - and keeps them here ❤️💪🏽
Photos of PFT members are in the background. The PFT logo is at the top, with the following text below: You wanted paid parental leave. PFT members will now be eligible for 5 WEEKS OF PAID PARENTAL LEAVE. Nothing about us, without us.
December 17, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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On this first night of Hanukkah, all of us at the PFT are wishing you a wonderful season of light.

As the holiday begins, let us reflect on the brightness that we’ve provided to our community this past year, and look forward to the future that’s near. 🕎✨#HappyHanukkah
A golden menorah is depicted illuminated against a dark blue background. With snowflakes and stars patterned throughout. Below the visual is glowing text, wishing the audience a bright season of light
December 14, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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Happy Red Friday from our members at Loesche Elementary! There's no getting through the final stretch before winter break without relying on one another ❤️💪🏿

#PhlEd #PFTstrong #PublicSchoolProud #RedFridays
PFT members at Loesche Elementary in Philly wear red in solidarity.
December 12, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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December 9, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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When being union proud is a family affair ❤️💪🏾

Happy Red Friday from PFT building rep Michelle Gibbs of Ellwood School and her little! #PFTstrong #PhlEd #RedFridays
A PFT member and her young daughter wear red in solidarity for Red Friday
December 5, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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Most of our members are teachers who were ready to walk off the job if support staff did not get the respect they deserve. That's solidarity at work ❤️💪🏾

The PFT is incredibly proud to have negotiated a collective bargaining agreement that provides significant raises to school secretaries.
Graphic featuring photos of PFT members wearing red in solidarity in the background. In the foreground are the PFT logo and text: You wanted higher raises for support staff. School secretaries got a raise of $3,000 over 3 years plus 3% annually. Nothing about us, without us.
December 3, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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Happy Thanksgiving from the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers!

We’re grateful for our educators, school staff, and the entire PFT community who show up for Philadelphia’s students every single day.

Wishing you all rest and a joyful holiday with the people you love! ❤️💪🏾
A collage of PFT members gathered in various settings, wearing red and celebrating community. Text on the graphic reads: “Happy Thanksgiving! Thankful for our educators, school staff, and the PFT community.”
November 27, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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We're thankful for leaders who prioritize public school students. From basic ed funding to special ed, cyber charter reform to attacking the adequacy gap, Governor Shapiro and Democratic lawmakers showed their ongoing commitment to investing in kids and all of our futures. #PAbudget #PhlEd
Graphic featuring photos from a June 2025 PFT rally for a state budget that supports public education at the Capitol, with the text: PA BUDGET WINS, $565M more for long-underfunded districts including Philadelphia. Cyber Charter reform that will save Philly $28M annually. Graphic featuring photos from a June 2025 PFT rally for a state budget that supports public education at the Capitol, with the text: PA BUDGET WINS, $105M more for Basic Education Funding, $125M for school infrastructure, $140M more for special education
November 26, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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This holiday season, we're saying BYE (not buy) to #Amazon #Target #HomeDepot for exploiting workers and harming communities.

From Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday, we're withholding our hard-earned cash from corporations that fund or cave to the Trump administration. #WeAintBuyingIt 🚫🚫🚫
Graphic with the text WE AIN'T BUYING IT. YOUR WALLET. YOUR POWER. with images of people protesting Amazon, Target, and Home Depot.
November 22, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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Happy #RedFriday from our members at Spruance Elementary! Thanksgiving week always comes right on time for Philly public school educators. Enjoy your weekend before the shortened holiday work week! 🍂❤️💪🏾

#PhlEd #PFTstrong
PFT members at Spruance Elementary wear red in solidarity for Red Friday
November 21, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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This Transgender Day of Remembrance, we remember those whose lives were taken by anti-trans violence.

We affirm our commitment to creating schools where every student and educator can learn, teach, and live safely. 🏳️‍⚧️ #TransgenderDayOfRemembrance
A graphic featuring the transgender pride flag in the background, a candle in the flag’s colors, and text that reads “Transgender Day of Remembrance, November 20, 2025,” with the PFT logo at the top.
November 20, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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Our new collective bargaining agreement insulates members for the next three years from insurance companies that are passing rising costs on to patients following cuts to federal subsidies.

It's better in a union - and why we fight for #UnionsForAll ❤️💪🏾 #PhlEd #PFTstrong #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
text reading, "You wanted protection from spiking health insurance premiums. PFT DELIVERED. NO CHANGE IN EXISTING PREMIUMS FOR 3 YEARS. Nothing about us. without us." The PFT logo and shield appear over photos of members during our last contract campaign.
November 19, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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We 💞 that PFT members at Kenderton Elementary model empathy and kindness for their students every day. Public educators don't just shape minds; they inspire future leaders, organizers, and healers. Thank you for all that you do, and enjoy your well-deserved weekend! #RedFriday #PhlEd #PTFproud
PFT members at Kenderton Elementary wear red in solidarity for Red Friday.
November 14, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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After more than four months of political dysfunction and gridlock, Pennsylvania has a budget!

✅ More K-12 & adequacy gap funding
✅ More student teacher subsidies
✅ Cyber charter reform
❌ More private school voucher $
graphic sharing a statement from PFT President Arthur Steinberg that reads in part, "On behalf of the 14,000 educators represented by PFT Local 3, I’m incredibly grateful to the Democratic leadership teams of the Pennsylvania House and Senate for holding the line on public education funding. Governor Shapiro’s education priorities are largely intact, with badly needed increases approved for historically underfunded school districts including... graphic sharing a statement from PFT President Arthur Steinberg that reads in part, "the School District of Philadelphia. Our currently enrolled students along with the next generation of public school students deserve bold investments that close the so-called adequacy gap between schools located in wealthy communities and schools serving poorer communities. “School districts across the Commonwealth that have been begging for cyber charter payment reform were heard in this budget." graphic sharing a statement from PFT President Arthur Steinberg that reads in part, “We are, unsurprisingly, disappointed by Republican legislators’ insistence on diverting an additional $50 million in public education funding to private schools. Our position is unchanged: sending more than half a billion dollars annually to private and religious schools that discriminate against students flies directly in the face of the General Assembly’s obligation to adequately and equitably fund public education in Pennsylvania.” meme of Nicole Kidman expressing relief following her divorce from Tom Cruise
November 12, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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November 11, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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Today on Veterans Day, we honor and thank all veterans for their service, courage, and dedication. 🦅🗽

PFT proudly recognizes the many educators and community members who have served our country. #VeteransDay
Graphic for Veterans Day featuring an illustration of a soldier saluting against a stylized American flag background. The text reads: “pft.org,” “Honoring those who served,” “Veterans Day,” and “November 11, 2025.” The design uses red, white, and blue colors with the PFT logo at the top left.
November 11, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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PFT members at John Marshall Elementary also collected food to send home with students whose families rely on SNAP. Philly educators dig deep for their students always - especially when they're being harmed by political games in Washington and Harrisburg! ❤️💪🏿 #PhlEd #PFTstrong
PFT members at John Marshall Elementary fill bags with groceries to send home with students whose families are missing SNAP benefits due to the GOP shutdown. PFT members at John Marshall Elementary fill bags with groceries to send home with students whose families are missing SNAP benefits due to the GOP shutdown.
November 10, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 PFT members at Kearny School for stepping up when DC politics fail our communities. Check out these snaps of our members putting together groceries to send home to students' families! #GOPshutdown #Trumpshutdown
November 10, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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Happy #RedFriday from Bache-Martin! PFT members know that a growing, thriving city is also a welcoming city.

While politicians in HBG & DC keep failing our communities, Philly educators continue to show up for students and fight for policies that ensure kids' needs are met ❤️💪🏾 #PhlEd #PFTstrong
PFT members at Bache-Martin Elementary wear red in solidarity for Red Friday.
November 7, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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November marks Native American Heritage Month. We honor and celebrate Indigenous communities whose stories, knowledge, and leadership continue to shape our city and country.

Let’s commit to learning, teaching, and standing in solidarity with Native peoples. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
Graphic for Native American Heritage Month by PFT. The background features a tan woven tribal pattern with a gray semicircle at the bottom. It reads: “November is Native American Heritage Month.” “Did you know?” – In 1990, President George H. W. Bush designated November as National American Indian Heritage Month—now Native American Heritage Month. – There are 574 federally recognized tribes in the U.S. – Teaching Native history year-round helps challenge stereotypes and honor Indigenous resilience.
November 5, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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A clean sweep for American democracy 🧹🧹🧹 and not just in the place where it was born! Voters here and in CA, GA, AL, VA, and NYC resoundingly rejected MAGA authoritarians and their billionaire funders, including public education hater Jeffrey Yass! 🗽🦅🥨 #PAvotes #PA2025 #YesNotYass #NoKings
Graphic featuring the PFT logo congratulating all endorsed statewide judicial candidates on their victories in PA.
November 5, 2025 at 1:13 PM