Happy International Women’s Day! Grateful to work with incredible women every single day of the year. ✊❤️
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Happy International Women’s Day! Grateful to work with incredible women every single day of the year. ✊❤️
“All are welcome and safe here.” That’s not just a slogan; it’s a promise we make to our students every day.
This week we took that promise to the streets.
Thank you to everyone who rallied, marched and spoke up for dignity and respect for every child. We see you.
Looking forward to @progressivemass.bsky.social's virtual awards night next month!
Amazing list of awardees:
State Sen. Pat Jehlen
Staff of Field First
LUCE hotline
@jessjtang.bsky.social
@ruthz.bsky.social
#mapoli
secure.actblue.com/donate/pmvir...
Starting off Read Across America Week right at the Greenhalge!
President @jessjtang.bsky.social, Secretary-Treasurer Duncan, and AFT MA staff joined United Teachers of Lowell’s own Mickie Dumont today in Lowell to read some of our favorite books to classes across Greenhalge Elementary School.
A U.S. official said American military strikes on Iran were underway.
Remember when Congress authorized the use of force against Iran?
Me neither.
Any U.S. attack on Iran would violate U.S. and international law.
Regime Change? Iran is a repressive theocracy. But really? Didn’t we learn that Americans don’t want forever wars.
And nuclear arsenal? Didn’t Obama have an agreement that stopped Iran that Trump cancelled? www.nytimes.com/live/2026/02...
What’s next for Minnesota? This was a great read: open.substack.com/pub/stevegro...
Due process is a bedrock of union values—when our due process rights are violated by an employer, we always fight back.
President @jessjtang.bsky.social spoke to unions’ role in fighting back against federal overreach at BC Law. (pc: Reba Saldhana) (1/3)
Check it out at tinyurl.com/rappaport2526!
We can’t ignore the cruelty and malicious abuse of power. We have to stop it.
Always remember to document what you said:
“Am I free to go?”
“I wish to remain silent.”
“I do not consent to a search.”
“Am I under arrest?”
“I want to speak to a lawyer.”
…even if they aren’t respecting your rights, it matters.
Everyone has rights in the United States—no matter your immigration status. You can share these short videos (in multiple languages) to help others know what their rights are:
www.wehaverights.us
96 orders. 1 month. 1 state.
“That’s what Chief Judge Patrick J. Schiltz of the US District Court in Minnesota –– a Republican appointee –– placed on the public record: an appendix identifying 96 court orders violated by ICE across 74 cases since January 1” with a warning it’s likely an undercount.
Which group is next? An injustice to one is an injustice to all.
BREAKING: The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez.
A lot of talk about general strikes…but what we know is it takes skills, organizing and structures to get prepared. Check out upcoming trainings from the Freedom Trainers and this great piece from Daniel Hunter!
freedomtrainers.net/trainings/
ICE surges are increasing across US cities, including Massachusetts. @aftmass.bsky.social President @jessjtang.bsky.social shares what educators are seeing on the ground—and why preparation matters👉🏽 www.youtube.com/shorts/8xpRk... @aft.org @rweingarten.bsky.social
This administration tells blatant lies and tells you not to believe what you see, and it’s disgusting. Rest in Power Alex Pretti, you are the best of us and we know the truth.
AOC: "An ICE officer had violently pushed a woman to the ground and he had come over to help get her up and that is what precipitated this incident that very quickly led to an execution in the streets. What we are seeing here is a momentous pivotal moment for the United States."
Now we must channel all of our righteous anger into nonviolent civil disobedience & mass actions that can meaningfully change the trajectory from cruelty & chaos to kindness & community care. There are more of us who believe in better than those inflicting harm. We can do this. #StandWithMinnesota
"A review by the editorial board relying on analyses from news organizations shows that Mr. Trump has used the office of the presidency to make at least $1.4 billion." www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Today marks one year of President Trump’s second term, and it’s been a year of rising costs.
Groceries, rent, energy bills — all going up with no end in sight.
President Trump: what happened to your promise to make America more affordable for working people?
This is truly enraging. She could have lived. We will never know…because a physician was not allowed to help her. #JusticeForReneeGood
This weekend President @jessjtang.bsky.social presented at the @aflcio.org Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Human & Civil Rights Conference.
Thank you, AFL-CIO, for convening this annual event! Gathering to share best practices with fellow unions & AFT locals is a fitting way to embody Dr. King’s legacy.
Why organize with unions for May Day actions this year? Join the webinar tomorrow to find out! Register here:
www.crowdcast.io/c/mds2026/re...
Keep ICE out of our hospitals
Keep ICE out of places of worship.
Keep ICE out of our schools and campuses.
Our communities rely on safe spaces. Americans should not be scared of America. That’s what ICE is doing.
Take action at go.aft.org/keepiceout
www.youtube.com/shorts/pLF9D...
What’s happening in Minnesota should matter to all of us—as MLK said “An injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” As we reflect on his legacy this weekend, please find a way to #StandWithMinnesota www.standwithminnesota.com
What lawlessness looks like. But also bravery and courage from everyday people.
We've analysed this video of the shooting of Renee Nicole Good yesterday in Minneapolis frame-by-frame to highlight the positioning of the gun and phone in the ICE agent's hands.
Video: @minnesotareformer.com with annotations by Bellingcat
