Today, the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers election results confirm that one of seven candidates, Alvin Johnson, from The Coalition for Truth has been elected to the regional labor federation. No slate members have been elected to the executive board ...
Although we wished for a different result, we consider this a win for every teacher who puts in the work and expects the support of their union–no matter the color of their skin, their years of service, or the level of their licensure ...
Thank you to all who came out to support us this evening! The time is now to vote.
You have until 11:59 p.m. tonight to cast your ballot (in your district email). Log into your district email box here: https://t.co/O5wlMbVppn #coalitionfortruth
Tonight we’re hosting pop-up vote parties across the city! Join us for complimentary food, drinks and conversation during this final push of the MFT election season.
Have you voted? You have until 11:59 p.m. TONIGHT. Check out our website for how to vote: https://t.co/kowb7RvPDT
Have you voted in the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers executive board election? You have until 11:59 p.m. TONIGHT. Your ballot is in your district email. You can log into your district email box here: https://t.co/o2RNeZynBW
It’s the final push! We've been phone banking, emailing, door-knocking, & connecting with members. As we approach the last few hours of voting, know that your support has meant so much. Let's make the change we wish to see in our union. 📷 Steven Montgomery #coalitionfortruth
Whenever POC run for the leadership of the MFT they are sabotaged by whichever status-hopping leader of white teachers who wants the job. Teachers of color don't have a chance with this group. It's so easy to start whisper campaigns against them and paint them as troublemakers.
Tonight @KelleherMaureen will talk to Black educators in Minneapolis who are trying to make their union more responsive to teachers of color.
Join the conversation at 5 PM Central.
https://t.co/JjlLE5caky
Tonight @KelleherMaureen will talk to Black educators in Minneapolis who are trying to make their union more responsive to teachers of color.
Join the conversation at 5 PM Central.
https://t.co/JjlLE5caky
Commentary: If the Minneapolis teachers union is truly anti-racist, it must stop safeguarding a system that thwarts racial justice. https://t.co/kSrYEB1Cwl
What can we learn from the Minneapolis educator strike? Don't miss this insightful conversation featuring The Coalition for Truth slate member, Arielle Rocca. TONIGHT from 7-8 p.m. on Zoom. Register: https://t.co/Gh2ZOFcopz
➡️Join us to hear from 3 Henry teachers about their experiences during the strike, their work to win protections for teachers of color, & the barriers they ran into on that journey.
📆 Thursday, May 5 @ 7 pm on Zoom
✔️RSVP: https://t.co/uBW31DZvO2
🟡#ProtectTeachersOfColor
A reminder that MFT voting began this week! You should have received an email in your district email inbox with directions on how to vote. As we talk with members, we're even more inspired to create the collective change our students and members need.
Take a look at this @edu_post coverage of our joint press conference with the @NAACPmpls. Hear from NAACP President Cynthia Wilson & MFT Presidential candidate Alexis Mann about why it's time to demand transparency and hold current MFT leadership accountable. #coalitionfortruth