Texas AFT will no longer post information to X. A union is a democracy & we always find value in dialogue with those who disagree. But X goes beyond that. A billionaire with one thumb on the scales of power & the other on global communication should concern us all.

Always a good day when teachers are at the Capitol! I was proud to step out between hearings to visit with members of the @TexasAFT and thank them for their tireless work on behalf of Texas students. With the House debating major bills affecting public education today—HB 2 and

"This is our 6th hearing on vouchers in two years. We haven’t had 6 hearings on teacher pay. We haven’t had 6 hearings on student discipline. We haven’t had 6 hearings on student mental health. This isn't about education — it’s about politics." — @jamestalarico #txlege

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As a union of educators, we stand for the freedom to #TeachTheTruth; we also will not hesitate to speak truth to power. It is clear X will not allow that so long as its owner can privilege misinformation & throttle factual opposition via algorithm.

Today we honor a Civil Rights leader who has paved the way for so many. Share MLK's life and mission in your classroom with resources from AFT's @sharemylesson:  https://t.co/ULyLJTy1XC

@TexasAFT @CWA6186 TRS & ERS retirees — our state’s former teachers, school district staff, and university & agency employees — dedicated their lives to serving our communities, but our state is failing them in retirement. Last session’s COLA was a start, but our retirees deserve more. 8/

Texas public school teachers earn around $9k less annually than the national average. Meanwhile, the 2024 @texasaft member survey shows 74.8% of educators are burnt out and 68.9% are thinking of leaving the profession. Our teachers, students, and communities deserve better! 6/

Texas AAUP-AFT and ⁦@TexasAFT⁩ leaders at the Capitol on opening day of session yesterday. Thank you all for being there and fighting for Texas educators! 👏👏👏

The 89th #txlege session starts tomorrow and we're ready to fight for all workers — including our public school teachers with @TexasAFT. (@AdamBennettKVUE / @KVUE)

A message from our leader for the start of the 89th Texas Legislature! We've got this 💪

Get some rest this weekend, we have work to do next week!! ✊

AFT is in the house! #MLK2025

TODAY: The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Civil and Human Rights Conference begins! Join us as we strategize, organize, and build solidarity for the challenges ahead in 2025. Can’t make it in person? Watch the livestream and be part of the action! https://t.co/tVDtqfYZt8

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We are quoted in this story saying we hope faculty, staff and students get to play a "meaningful" role in the search for a new president. "This is essential in order to build consensus around a new President and to establish a new vision for the University as we move forward.”

.@GregAbbott_TX’s State Takeover of Houston ISD: “The most challenging role I had was comforting staff whose physical and mental health were deteriorating because of the toxic work environment. One by one, staff members entered my clinic showing signs and symptoms of high blood

Just one week until legislators gather again in Austin to present their ideas for how we can improve our state. Let's make sure the right ideas (*cough* an Educator's Bill of Rights) get the spotlight 🔦

I’m proud to be the first president in more than 20 years to expand Social Security benefits. Workers who dedicated their lives to their communities deserve to retire with dignity and security.

The #TxLege Session begins in just 9 days 😬 We're holding a live info session to get our public education community ready for what's in store! RSVP:  https://t.co/qIQbOPz2Oa