AFT

20/06/2026

Congratulations to Evelyn DeJesus, Executive Vice President for American Federation of Teachers & Public Employees Federation (Official) President Wayne Spence on their awards at the NAACP New York Branch Freedom Fund Gala!

19/06/2026

The consequences of federal decisions are hitting home, with changes to student loan programs making debt relief harder than ever. Meanwhile, alarming government actions threaten special needs education, civil rights, and even peaceful protest. This is a critical moment for our democracy.

But even in these dark times, AFT members are winning! We're securing fair pay for teachers, bargaining for better conditions, and ensuring safe staffing for healthcare workers. We won't stand by as our freedoms are undermined.

19/06/2026

Public schools are strongest when educators, school staff, unions and communities work together to create opportunities for students. This week's stories highlight the people making that happen every day.

Check out this week's stories → go.aft.org/proud

19/06/2026

Thank you D.C. United for hosting the DC United in Play soccer celebration at Navy Yard, and for helping students reach their reading goaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaals! ⚽

Check out these photos of students & families picking up books for their home libraries.

19/06/2026

Watch & share: Antonio Reynoso is a fighter and the voice we need in Congress.

Antonio Reynoso is tough and tested.Paid for by Real Fight NYC.

19/06/2026

Today we're excited to celebrate Juneteenth, the oldest annual Black freedom celebration in the US. On this day in 1865, Union Army Gen. Gordon Granger proclaimed the end of slavery to individuals in Galveston, Texas.

Learn about Juneteenth from Share My Lesson here: https://sharemylesson.com/juneteenth-activities

18/06/2026

On June 22 at 7 p.m. EDT, we're hosting our Affordability Clinic focused on student debt. As medical bills, student loans and credit cards push many to the financial brink, AFT is here to help you understand your rights & manage your debt.

Register here: https://go.aft.org/AFTAffordabilityClinic

18/06/2026

Educator Sari Beth Rosenberg shares the story of Shirley Chisholm—the first Black woman elected to the U.S. Congress and the first Black woman to seek a major-party presidential nomination.
Learn how Chisholm broke barriers, challenged the status quo, and inspired generations of leaders to come.
Want to bring this lesson into your classroom? Explore the video, worksheets, and teaching resources through the link in our bio.
How do you think Shirley Chisholm’s legacy continues to influence our democracy today?

17/06/2026

Faced with a series of companies that brought disastrous private food service into their Oklahoma public schools, AFT 6049 President Nancy Leonard and school cafeteria manager Ginnie Holly used their wits to bring school meals back in-house.

From homemade empanadas to real Reuben sandwiches, read how made-from-scratch cooking keeps school meals out of the trash and, instead, where they belong: in the bellies of hungry kids.

Faced with a series of companies that brought disastrous private food service into their Oklahoma public schools, AFT Tulsa President Nancy Leonard and school cafeteria manager Ginnie Holly used their wits to bring school meals back in-house. From homemade empanadas to real Reuben sandwiches, read h...

17/06/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CFT – A Union of Educators and Classified Professionals Contact: Matthew Hardy, ...