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I am the President of the American Federation of Teachers a union that represents more than 1.5 million members, AMA
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• I am the President of the American Federation of Teachers a union that represents more than 1.5 million members, AMA

Good morning Reddit -

My name is Randi Weingarten, I'm the president of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) which represents 1.5 million members. I've practiced law, taught in the classroom, lead the United Federation of Teachers in New York City. You can follow me on twitter.

I'm currently on a bus tour in Florida mobilizing the labor movement to walk precincts and get out the vote for the election on behalf of President Obama and endorsed candidates. You can connect to organized labor's political program at Workers' Voice.

I'll start answering questions at 11:30 am this morning and will stop by as I'm able to for follow ups through 2pm.

Update: Tweet to verify

Update #2 (12:26 p.m.): I'm really enjoying your questions. I'm going to take a quick break but I'll be back soon.

Update #3 (12:42 p.m.): Please bear with me as I'm currently on a bus traveling through Florida. The internet is a bit slow.

Update #4 (1:24 p.m.): Quite a few of my answers are buried. Please search for them! Also, for anyone who thinks that public education doesn't work. I invite you to spend time with a teacher. And for anyone who wants to help, please help us by mentoring a child or volunteering at a school - help us prepare the next generation for an increasingly competitive future.

Update #5 (1:37 p.m): I’ve been going at this for a couple hours. I’m sorry that I couldn’t get to all of your great questions. Let me leave you with this - Public education is not a spectator sport – we need participation and further investment to ensure that all kids succeed. That’s what the educators of America want and that’s what teachers unions will continue to fight for. Thanks again for your support and for helping the AFT fight for students and teachers all over!

Texas teachers union survey finds that school employees don’t want to be armed | The survey, conducted by Texas American Federation of Teachers, comes two weeks after the Uvalde school shooting as Republicans call for more school employees to be armed.
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In 2021, JD Vance attacked American Federation of Teachers president Randi Weingarten for "brainwashing" children while not having children of her own. Via the Heartland Signal Twitter page:
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• In 2021, JD Vance attacked American Federation of Teachers president Randi Weingarten for "brainwashing" children while not having children of her own. Via the Heartland Signal Twitter page:
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Virtual briefing on lawsuit brought by American Federation of Teachers v. Mohela
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• Virtual briefing on lawsuit brought by American Federation of Teachers v. Mohela

I thought folks in this sub might be interested in this info session / virtual briefing that Debt Collective is putting on to learn more about the lawsuit AFT is pursuing against Mohela regarding their servicing errors preventing people from getting cancellation under PSLF. It's happening 3pm ET / 12 PT on August 1. Link to register in comments.

Hillary Rodham Clinton has won the endorsement of the American Federation of Teachers. It's the first major labor union to make an endorsement in the 2016 presidential campaign
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American Federation of Teachers convention stumps for Democrats, genocide and budget cuts [“The [Biden admin]… has triggered massive budget cuts at districts across America by cutting off $190 billion in Covid funding for education”]
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The American Federation of Teachers has adopted a resolution calling for a ceasefire!
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Teachers Union Counters Trump Administration’s ‘Lies’ With Coronavirus Roadmap ; The president of the American Federation of Teachers slammed the Trump White House as it released its own blueprint for reopening schools.
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American Federation of Teachers Leader: Kids Must Be Valued More Than Guns
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Texas teachers union survey finds that school employees don’t want to be armed | The survey, conducted by Texas American Federation of Teachers, comes two weeks after the Uvalde school shooting as Republicans call for more school employees to be armed.
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Texas teachers union survey finds that school employees don’t want to be armed | The survey, conducted by Texas American Federation of Teachers, comes two weeks after the Uvalde school shooting as Republicans call for more school employees to be armed.
https://www.texastribune.org/2022/06/08/texas-teachers-armed-survey/
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PNHP national coordinator Dr. Claudia Fegan delivered an address to the American Federation of Teachers Convention on July 15, 2022. She warned about profiteering in U.S. health care, and urged organized labor to continue fighting for single-payer Medicare for All.
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American Federation of Teachers Union calls for striking if safety protocols aren't followed.
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American Federation of Teachers Targets Mass Incarceration, Private Prison Profiteers
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