AFT Massachusetts
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State affiliate of @aftunion representing preK-12 educators, school support staff, librarians, nurses and higher education educators and staff.
Massachusetts, USA
Joined June 2015
RT @rweingarten: Today the Senate passed the Social Security Fairness Act, restoring earned Social Security benefits for millions of educat….
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WASHINGTON—AFT President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement after the Social Security Fairness Act passed the Senate, capping a decades-long fight for retirement justice for educators,...
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RT @rweingarten: Cloture!! The bill is moving forward, and we are one huge step closer to Social Security fairness for the thousands of ret….
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RT @rweingarten: We are devastated. Schools should be the safest places in the country, and with every shooting, it becomes clearer they ar….
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RT @AFLCIO: AFL-CIO President @LizShuler was at @USDOL to see President Biden designate the Perkins homestead as a national monument. Secr….
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RT @AFTunion: Learn more about Secretary Perkins from our partners at @ShareMyLesson here:
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Chelsea Educators Secure Historic New Contract - Provides living wages, humane benefits, and stronger supports for educators and students @CTU1340MA @AFTunion
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“The consequences of this agreement will be transformative, providing greater stability and support for our educators and our students. This is a win for the entire Chelsea community, and we couldn’t...
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Education, good jobs, and the labor movement empower people to improve their lives. @RandiWeingarten ‘s .column dives into what’s next after the election—and how we can build a better future for all. Read it here:
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We all want a better future for ourselves and our families, regardless of how we voted in the recent presidential election. That’s why I believe there is a unifying path forward for all Americans—a...
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Tell the U.S. Senate to End Social Security’s WEP and GPO Penalties!.
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The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) threaten the Social Security benefits of millions of retired teachers, support staff and other public employees every day....
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AFT Massachusetts Leaders and Allies Call on Congress to Act on Social Security Fairness for Thousands of Massachusetts Retirees!
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RT @Mass_BTU: MA Building Trades set the record straight on #ProjectLaborAgreements The Globe repeatedly editorializes about the need 4 ap….
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“This is a power grab by the mayor’s office, and unfortunately, our city councilors have been swayed by the mayor and the state delegation,” said Lawrence @MASCSchoolComm Jonathan Guzman. “They are not thinking about the students but rather about having direct political control.”.
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“It’s like a receivership: Instead of the oppressor being the state, now the oppressor will be the mayor,” said Kimberly Barry, president of the.Lawrence Teachers Union. @ltu1019 @KimberlyABarry1.
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Lawrence mayor, City Council push to appoint some members to elected-only School Committee
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The School Committee, which has been rendered powerless during the nearly 13 years of state receivership, is outraged the proposal is being pursued as members were preparing to finally have decisio...
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@JessJTang “We applaud Secretaries Tutwiler and Jones for their collaboration on this program and their efforts to support those working toward licensure in innovative ways, helping our next generation of teachers continue their path toward a valuable career in education.” —@JessJTang.
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“This new program will help support our efforts to recruit and retain more educators, including educators of color and in districts with vacancies,” said @JessJTang.
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces First Massachusetts Registered Apprenticeship Program for K-12 Teachers!
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Administration also announces pre-apprenticeship partnership with Durfee High School and the Northern New England Laborers
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RT @AFTunion: TODAY 📆 Join @usdol's virtual event at 2pm ET as part of #NationalApprenticeshipWeek!. RSVP now for the live training session….
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