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February 23: Kamala Harris in Conversation with Randi Weingarten Join AFT President Randi Weingarten for a special AFT Book Club conversation with Kamala Harris, 49th Vice President of the United States, about her memoir, 107 Days. In 107 Days, Harris reflects on an extraordinary moment in American democracy: the period after President Biden stepped aside, her emergence as the Democratic nominee for president, and the intense days leading up to the 2024 election. The book captures the urgency, responsibility, and resolve required to lead during a defining moment, and the people and values that shaped those decisions. Together, Harris and Weingarten will discuss leadership under pressure, the role of educators, healthcare workers, public employees, and higher education professionals in sustaining democracy, and Harris’s first stop as the nominee at the AFT National Convention in July 2024. The conversation will explore what those 107 days reveal about public service, collective action, and the work required to strengthen our communities and our country for the fight ahead. RSVP and learn more about the AFT Book Club: https://lnkd.in/e8sjib8X

💰We launched the Fight for Affordability campaign this week to help you navigate debt, fight junk fees, and keep more of your hard-earned money. It’s time to move from surviving to thriving. Get the tools you need right here: https://lnkd.in/e2Ac4Xzq

Join AFT president, Randi Weingarten, and AFT EVP, Evelyn DeJesus at 6pm EST tonight (1/28) for a webinar addressing immigration enforcement and community safety. We have a great program lined up.   Immigration Enforcement: A Nation at Risk Why Schools, Hospitals, and Communities Must Remain Places of Care, Not Fear     Across the country, immigration enforcement actions are rapidly expanding in scope, visibility, and impact, with profound consequences for students, families, patients, and entire communities. The recent killings of U.S. citizens Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis has brought renewed national attention to the real and growing human costs of aggressive and insufficiently accountable enforcement practices. At the same time, the Department of Homeland Security has rescinded long-standing protected sensitive locations guidance that previously limited immigration enforcement actions in places such as schools, hospitals, and houses of worship, spaces that must remain centers of learning, healing, and refuge. The erosion of these protections, combined with an intensified deportation and enforcement agenda, is fueling fear, destabilizing classrooms, deterring families from seeking medical care, and undermining trust in essential public institutions. This webinar will examine the current state of immigration enforcement, the implications of these policy shifts, and what they mean in practice for educators, healthcare workers, students, and families. It will also highlight the AFT’s response, resources and showcase how our locals are showing up in this moment to keep schools, healthcare facilities, and community spaces free from immigration enforcement, fear, and trauma. Register!  https://lnkd.in/eJTxxJUJ   Speakers include:    ✨ Randi Weingarten, AFT president  ✨ Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA)  ✨ Jessica Tang, AFT MA president & Chair, AFTs AAPI Task Force   ✨ Juan Proaño, CEO, League of United Latin American Citizens ✨ Sarina Roher, president, OFNHP  ✨ Lindsey Sadlou, Statewide Political Organizer, Oregon AFL-CIO  ✨ Andrea Vazquez, Secretary, Professional Staff Congress  ✨ Jonathan Blazer, Senior Policy Counsel, ACLU  ✨ Evelyn DeJesus, AFT Executive Vice President

They thought the cold would keep us inside. They thought fear would keep us quiet. They were wrong. When our students are too terrified to come to school, we don't just teach—we march. From the art build tables to the frozen streets of St. Paul, watch how educators, students, and families turned anxiety into action. ✊❄️ #IceOutMN #UnionStrong #ProtectOurStudents

✨ We’re proud to stand with governors and industry leaders to announce the launch of SmartStart USA. ✨ It's a new initiative helping prepare 1 million young people for future manufacturing and supply-chain roles by 2035. ✨ The program combines industry-aligned skills, hands-on experience, mentoring and certifications to create real pathways into meaningful, high-growth careers. ✨ Learn more and get involved here: https://lnkd.in/eww4nwUv #SmartStartUSA #WEF26

We're hiring! Are you a storyteller with a passion for education, labor, and making complex issues accessible and engaging? We are looking for a writer to join our Communications team with strong editorial judgment, excellent writing skills and a collaborative spirit to join our team in Washington, D.C. If you thrive in mission-driven work and want to help tell the stories that drive change, we’d love to hear from you.

"This was a state-sponsored attack on teachers because of what they expressed privately to their friends and colleagues and family." https://lnkd.in/e323TJMW

2025 hasn't been easy. From battling budget cuts to securing fair contracts to protecting healthcare and fighting for affordability, AFT members have shown the world what resilience looks like. This video captures the heart of our struggle and the joy of our victories. We are building a movement that fights for the promise of America—for every student, every patient, and every worker. Let’s keep this momentum going. Share this video if you’re proud to be part of the fight! 📢

We're a nation governed by the people, not dictators or kings. See you out there on Saturday, October 18! go.aft.org/nokings

We invite our members to join this important webinar on Thursday, October 9! In today’s digital age, the line between personal expression and professional consequences can feel increasingly blurred, especially for educators and public employees. With disciplinary actions and harassment on the rise for off-duty online posts, understanding your free speech rights and how you can protect yourself online has never been more important. In this webinar, our panel of experts will break down the legal framework for public employee free speech and share practical strategies for navigating digital spaces safely. You’ll learn: 🟢 What the First Amendment does (and doesn’t) protect for public employees and educators. 🟢 How to manage your digital footprint and engage in public discourse thoughtfully. 🟢 Strategies to safeguard yourself before becoming a target of online abuse. 🟢 What to do if you’re doxed or placed on a watchlist, with resources from PEN America. https://lnkd.in/ezyxRbA7