"From political rivals to Pope Leo, there is a growing consensus that, while AI can be a powerful force for good, unchecked AI carries potentially catastrophic consequences and must have guardrails controlled by humans—and the time to act is now." Read more in AFT President Randi Weingarten's latest NYT column.
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The AFT is a union of professionals that champions fairness; democracy; economic opportunity; and high-quality public education, healthcare and public services for our students, their families and our communities. We are committed to advancing these principles through community engagement, organizing, collective bargaining and political activism, and especially through the work our members do.
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When AI is used in our schools, parents and educators deserve transparency, students deserve safety, and everyone deserves strong privacy protections. That’s what this agreement between AFT, UFT and Microsoft delivers, with enforceable safeguards that put students and their families & their educators first. AFT President Randi Weingarten, United Federation Of Teachers President Michael Mulgrew, and Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith discussed this National AI Safety & Privacy Standard today. Read more about the agreement: https://lnkd.in/eHU_D6M8
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Join us for the next AFT Book Club: A Conversation with Jason Reynolds on Oct. 4 at 6 pm EDT with AFT President Randi Weingarten and StoryCorps Founder and President Dave I.. See you there: https://lnkd.in/esSh2nZG AFT StoryCorps
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Today is Women’s Equality Day! To mark the occasion, educator @saribethrose explores the legacy of “Battling Bella” Abzug—the trailblazing congresswoman who helped make Women’s Equality Day possible. Learn about Abzug’s fight for women’s rights and her belief that equality requires organizing, speaking up and refusing to be quiet. Visit @aftunion's SML for free accompanying middle and high school worksheets: https://lnkd.in/gdPn3eNS
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We're hiring! AFT is looking for a Senior Associate to join our higher education team in Washington, D.C. In this role, you'll research and write on issues facing higher ed members, help build campaigns and communications, develop resources and trainings for our affiliates, and represent AFT Higher Ed at national meetings and conferences. What we're looking for: - Based in Washington, D.C. (some travel, evenings/weekends required) - Bachelor's degree required; graduate degree a plus - 3+ years in higher ed unions or higher ed advocacy - Strong writing and presentation skills If you're passionate about higher education, unions, and advocacy, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today: https://lnkd.in/eaQwdWV9
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"The AFT is embarking on an ambitious political program to elect leaders who will help achieve the America we dream of: An America where everyone has opportunity and economic security. An America where everyone’s dignity and freedoms are respected. An America whose democracy not only endures but finally lives up to its noble ideals. That’s the America that this bigger, badder, big-hearted union and our 1.88 million members are fighting for." Read AFT President Randi Weingarten's latest New York Times column https://lnkd.in/ekX6WWii
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“By equipping educators, parents, and students with knowledge and practical strategies, we can move beyond awareness to meaningful action that creates more equitable schools and stronger communities for everyone”, said AFT President Randi Weingarten
The Autism Society of America and AFT are proud to announce the release of Beyond Acceptance: Autism Inclusion and Equity—A Guide for Educators, Parents, and Students. This comprehensive resource is designed to help schools, families, and communities create learning environments where students with Autism are supported, included, and empowered to succeed. Access the guide here: https://lnkd.in/e57Ef9hY.
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Happy May Day! Today is all about the power of workers coming together to demand a better life—but as AFT President Randi Weingarten reminds us this week, our fights are far from over. From celebrating huge, historic contract wins for medical faculty in New Jersey, to ending a 20-year fight to restore public employee pensions in Alaska, union members are getting it done! 💥 BUT, we also have to talk about the recent Supreme Court decision gutting the Voting Rights Act. 🗣️ TAKE ACTION: Take 2 minutes today to check your voter registration, and ask at least ONE friend to do the same. Elections matter. Let’s show them what union power looks like at the ballot box! 🗳️💪 aft.turbovote.org
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Great discussion on medical debt and healthcare affordability coming up at the end of the month! We hope you'll join us. https://lnkd.in/eR36wHAd
Join us April 30 for a webinar with AFT's Randi Weingarten; Vin Gupta, MD MPA; S. Monica Soni, MD and an AFT member for a timely discussion on health care affordability in America. Many Americans are facing a growing challenge that extends beyond any one of us: the rising cost of health care. New survey data from AFT members reveals the real impact of medical debt—including delayed or forgone care—and what it means for our collective well-being and our communities. Together, they’ll explore the connection between medical debt and health outcomes, share key findings from AFT’s latest survey and examine what can be done to improve access to affordable, high-quality care.