Working Americans have been given the choice of chaos or the same broken status quo, but we know that when we use our collective power, we can change our conditions! On labor day, thousands of working class Oregonians celebrated our long history of struggling for and winning progress towards a more just system.
The November election is a huge opportunity for Oregonians to elect working people who will fight for people over profits. Go to https://t.co/IMVmgFbVQP to see our endorsement list and sign up to canvass and phone bank!
Day 3 of the #TrumpHealthcareShutdown and Republicans in Congress are still refusing to act—while workers brace for painful rate hikes that eat into every paycheck. Families can’t afford this crisis, but politicians are making it worse.
.@AFTunion President @rweingarten is right: workers need a government and a country that works for them, NOT billionaires and giant corporations. That’s what America’s unions are fighting for every day.
The shooting in New Mexico is a tragedy. Gun violence is disrupting & destroying young people's lives. All students deserve a safe, welcoming place to live, learn and grow. Our prayers are with the victims' families and the Rio Rancho & UNM communities. https://t.co/N8kx7V1uej
Good! Senate GOP can’t use the Big Ugly Bill to end run the legislative process to slash Medicaid or create a national school voucher program. But they are still trying so keep telling Congress how harmful these policies would be https://t.co/O20ZysTb7j https://t.co/O20ZysTb7j
These plain-clothed men detained Brenda - a hardworking, immigrant hotelworker in San Diego yesterday. No warrant, no explanation.
They took her to ICE offices where she was released because she has a pending asylum case! (Yes, that means she is here legally)
Terror for sport.
WATCH: Tens of thousands of AFT members, families & allies came together in peaceful rallies across the country to say loud and clear: power belongs to the people—not to kings, billionaires, or parades of ego. #NoKingsDay
Just 18 months into our partnership with Micron to expand career tech education in NY, students are already thriving. The Advanced Technology Framework—a partnership between educators, unions & industry—is giving kids hands-on experience for in-demand jobs. https://t.co/RZuPrhu7yN
The courts upheld the separation of church & state and backed the founders' intention to put religious pluralism over sectarianism. Schools are the bedrock of democracy, and states have long worked to ensure they stay secular, open & accessible to all. https://t.co/BtJRQemYib
I joined Northwest Medicine United Legacy hospitalists’ @aftunion press conference on Friday to make one thing crystal clear:
These workers have the full support of Oregon’s entire labor movement in this fight.
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You may not agree with @rweingarten, but there is no better advocate for public services, including public education, than @AFTunion Prez Randi. And she does this every day knowing she has a target on her back. Thank you Randi.
The OFNHP (Oregon Federation of Nurses & Health Professionals, AFT Local 5017) seeks a Chief of Staff to be based in Tigard, OR. Details found at: https://t.co/AjoajmEpmQ #1u#UnionStrong@OFNHP@AFTUnion
After 46 days of their historic strike, Oregon nurses have approved all of 8 remaining TA's! Congratulations to our members who held the line in rain, snow and sunshine! Your strength is inspiring.
Egg prices keep rising — this isn’t what Americans voted for. While folks are struggling to afford essentials, the president is prioritizing the billionaire class.
I spent Thursday in LA with our members who were impacted by the fires. The pain and fear was palpable. Our union has raised more than $100,000 from our disaster relief fund to help our members.
Proud of the doctors & providers at St. Vincent who stood up for their patients & themselves. Their fight for staffing, wages, and respect led to their first-ever contract. Together, they honored St. Vincent’s mission of quality care for all Oregonians. https://t.co/d9T9JU5x7i