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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Jun 27

    “Don’t count us out. Strong unions create strong communities. We will continue fighting, caring, showing up and voting to make possible what is impossible for individuals acting alone.” - Pres

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  2. 27 minutes ago

    The most potent resistance to measures dealing with the arming of teachers and other school employees comes from insurance companies that provide coverage to schools.

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  3. 1 hour ago

    “ will ultimately decide if nearly 800,000 West Virginians with pre-existing conditions will lose their healthcare... and the decision will directly impact almost 40% of my state..." - .

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  4. 2 hours ago

    All day tomorrow, we’re going to be lifting our voices to remind everyone why anti-abortion extremist Brett Kavanaugh CANNOT be allowed to sit on the Supreme Court.

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  5. 2 hours ago

    As says, one way to improve teacher quality would be to make the profession more attractive. In IL, it means having sign the bill to raise minimum salaries for new teachers

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    3 hours ago

    “...as happens with many ideas and practices embraced by education systems, some districts and/or schools are implementing restorative practices without understanding the philosophy, history and support needed to do it effectively.” Thanks for fighting to do it right, Melissa!

    “Do we believe that our students experience trauma and that their behaviors might be a result of it?” — member Melissa Hughes asks in her post about how restorative justice practices created a more resilient classroom. Read more on :
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  7. 3 hours ago

    Trump’s pick is a in the 3 branches of government

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  8. 3 hours ago

    "We must defend the rights of working people to bargain collectively for fair wages and safe working conditions." — in his response to Trump's pick.

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  9. 4 hours ago

    The youth are going to fix this country.

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  10. 4 hours ago

    An Education Department plan to begin cutting large debt collection firms out of the student loan system is on hold after Congress warned against move.

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  11. 5 hours ago

    No President is above the law. This needs to be a central part of Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearings.

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  12. Retweeted
    5 hours ago

    We're super excited and preparing for 's Community Day tomorrow with the King Summer Dreamers Camp!! Join us!!

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  13. 5 hours ago

    Thinking back on the most important cases in history, from to , they are the decisions that ensure all American's are entitled to our Constitution’s inalienable rights. Will Kavanaugh live up to that record?

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  14. Retweeted
    Jul 10

    As many as 1 in 5 Americans are at risk of a war waged by conservatives to shrink and other social safety net programs. Now, the ' Editorial Board is asking an important question: "Do Poor People Have a Right to Health Care?"

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  15. 6 hours ago

    America's workers should not be asked to jeopardize their retirement benefits by using Social Security to fund parental leave now. Working families need the – an inclusive, comprehensive plan.

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  16. 6 hours ago

    Trump administration likely to miss deadline to reunite young migrant children with their families, ACLU says.

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  17. 7 hours ago

    Lookin' 💯!

    Earlier this week we debuted our union's new logo. Check back during this summer as we roll out a re-design of our website.
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  18. 7 hours ago

    The is the comprehensive plan that addresses the needs of America's working people: 👏🏾gender-neutral, 👶🏼parental leave, 💜family care leave, 🏥personal medical leave and 🎖️military leave. Workers need a real plan, not another sham.

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  19. 7 hours ago

    Rep has it right – the Republican passed Cole amendment on family separation is a demolition to the Flores settlement.

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  20. 7 hours ago

    We're thrilled that this choir will be at the AFT convention.

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  21. 8 hours ago

    Workers across the country are caring for aging parents and elderly loved ones, often while raising children. The is a plan that would help caregivers manage the dual demands of work and family.

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