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Fastest growing healthcare union representing over 250,000 health professionals across a wide variety of disciplines and settings Join the @aftunion.bsky.social #CodeRed campaign: www.aft.org/CodeRed

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AFT Healthcare @afthealthcare.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
🚨Help Us Stop Forced Overtime: Tell Congress to pass the Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act. 👇Click on the links below to write a letter to Congress: Actions page: www.aft.org/action Healthcare page: www.aft.org/healthcare
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AFT Healthcare @afthealthcare.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
#RespiratoryProtectionDay is coming up on September 1st. AFT believes in the importance of proper respiratory protection to support the health and safety of all workers. Join us in spreading awareness and learning more through NIOSH’s respiratory protection resources. See below for resources:
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AFT Healthcare @afthealthcare.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Let's be clear: there's no scientific evidence to support delayed childhood vaccines. Over the last 30 years, childhood vaccines have prevented over one million deaths. This EO does not just ignore decades of rigorous scientific evidence; it directly threatens the lives of every child and community.
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Childhood Vaccination Has Saved Millions of Lives, but Rising Hesitancy Could Reverse Decades of Progress
Growing vaccine hesitancy, driven by misinformation and disinformation, threatens the health of American children and communities.
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AFT Healthcare @afthealthcare.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Yesterday, Trump signed an EO proposing fewer childhood vaccines and separating the MMR vaccine into 3 individual shots. This reckless move will put children and communities' lives at risk when measles cases are already at a 35-year high, and the US is set to lose its measles elimination status.
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Trump signs order calling for spacing out childhood vaccines, against medical groups' guidance
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that calls for spacing out childhood vaccines into separate medical visits and splitting the combined measles, mumps and rubella vaccine into three...
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AFT Healthcare @afthealthcare.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
61 years ago, Medicaid was signed into law. 1 year ago, the GOP gutted it to pay for tax cuts for billionaires and big corporations. Now, nearly 4 million people have lost Medicaid coverage - but millions more will lose it soon. Tell the GOP: Reverse Medicaid cuts NOW. #HealthcareHeist
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AFT Healthcare @afthealthcare.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
The Trump admin is ending the Medicare Part D subsidy that keeps drug premiums stable for 25 million Americans. Ending this subsidy worsens the #affordabilitycrisis by increasing premiums for seniors and people with disabilities, forcing them to choose between healthcare, food, and rent.
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CMS’s Decision to End Temporary Subsidies to Medicare’s Stand-Alone Drug Plans Could Mean Larger Premium Increases for Some Beneficiaries Next Year
Without these extra subsidies in place for 2027, some Part D stand-alone drug plan (PDP) enrollees could see a larger premium increase for drug coverage next year than they’ve faced in recent years, t...
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Congressman Greg Casar @repcasar.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
When we talk about Medicare for All, Republicans always say: how will you afford it? But I want to know how we can afford to keep paying millions for insurance CEO pay and lobbying.
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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
✊ Safe staffing laws in CT, OR and WA ✊ Half a million dollars in back pay for NY nurses who worked understaffed shifts ✊ Staffing ratio language negotiated in numerous NJ contracts. This is the power of organizing in healthcare! @afthealthcare.bsky.social www.aft.org/news/aft-hea...
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AFT healthcare members celebrate the wins of the Code Red campaign
AFT nurses and healthcare professionals used the Sunday morning convention session to highlight the growing momentum behind their Code Red campaign, celebrating recent victories while laying out an am...
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AFT @aft.org · 21/07/2026
@afthealthcare.bsky.social professionals used the Sunday morning convention session to highlight the growing momentum behind their #CodeRed campaign, celebrating recent victories while laying out an ambitious agenda to improve safe staffing, protect patient care & hold corporations accountable.
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AFT healthcare members celebrate the wins of the Code Red campaign
AFT nurses and healthcare professionals used the Sunday morning convention session to highlight the growing momentum behind their Code Red campaign, celebrating recent victories while laying out an am...
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AFT Healthcare @afthealthcare.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
While paying for universal coverage may be controversial for some, for the families facing rising premiums, medical debt and deciding between rent and medical care, #MedicareforAll is desperately needed (1/3)
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AFT Healthcare @afthealthcare.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Ending TPS is a direct blow to the healthcare workforce. In some states, Haitian immigrants make up <8% of home health aides. Ripping these workers away from their jobs is an act of violence that will exacerbate the staffing crisis, increase burnout, & undermine critical caregiver relationships.
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Ending TPS for Haiti Could Trigger Care Workforce Crisis: Report
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AFT @aft.org · 25/06/2026
The administration wants to blame coverage losses on "fraud." The reality is much simpler: when healthcare plans get more expensive, more working people are unable to pay for it. Americans need affordable healthcare, not excuses.
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Affordability, not fraud, is why fewer Americans have health insurance
The “fraud, waste, and abuse” narrative has been seriously overworked, and does not fit the facts.
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AFT @aft.org · 25/06/2026
@rweingarten.bsky.social on SCOTUS ending TPS for Haitians and Syrians: "When darker forces—like those in the White House today—closed our borders in the 1920s, millions of people who needed shelter were slaughtered abroad... now we have a Supreme Court that’s closed its eyes to that history."
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AFT’s Weingarten on US Supreme Court Ruling Ending Protection for Hundreds of Thousands of Haitians and Syrians
WASHINGTON—AFT President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing the Trump administration to end temporary protected status protections ...
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AFT @aft.org · 01/06/2026
Happy #PrideMonth! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ We celebrate the courage, love and joy of our LGBTQ+ community this month and recommit to the fight for full equality and acceptance for all. At a time when LGBTQ+ rights are under attack, we're standing up for the freedom of everyone to live and love as their authentic selves.
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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Join me, @vinguptamd.bsky.social, and addiction medicine expert Dr. Yngvild Olsen on Monday, 6/1 for a Vital Lessons conversation on understanding the facts and risks of today's drug environment for youth and how to support their health and safety. Register here ⬇️ sharemylesson.com/webinars/fen...
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Facing the Fentanyl Era: Protecting Youth and Communities from Harm of an Evolving Drug Landscape
The drug landscape facing young people today is changing rapidly—and it’s more complex than many realize. While fentanyl remains a leading driver of overdose deaths, it is increasingly part of a broad...
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Washington State Nurses Association @wsna.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
WSNA is deeply saddened by news of a horrific industrial accident at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging plant in Longview on Tuesday. A chemical tank rupture at the plant’s paper mill released white liquor, a chemical used in paper-making, leading to multiple critical injuries and fatalities.
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WSNA statement on tragic industrial accident in Longview, WA
We send heartfelt support to all those who have been affected by this accident.
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AFT @aft.org · 19/05/2026
Thank you @repjoecourtney.bsky.social for standing with healthcare professionals. And thank you @aftct.bsky.social for all that you do for our patients, students, and communities! 🩺 #CodeRed @afthealthcare.bsky.social
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Rep. Joe Courtney @repjoecourtney.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
The Trump Administration’s new rule classifying nurses, including those in advanced nursing degrees as “non-professional” is an insulting denigration of the caring profession.
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AFT @aft.org · 12/05/2026
When SUNY announced plans to shut Downstate's academic medical center and safety-net hospital down in 2024, unions and a broad community coalition fought back. In AFT Health Care, hear how they won $1.1 billion to upgrade Downstate’s facilities and services. www.aft.org/hc/spring202...
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The Fight to Save SUNY Downstate
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AFT Healthcare @afthealthcare.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Happy day 6 of #NursesWeek2026! 🎉 This year's theme, the #ThePowerofNurses shines bright as we remember the #solidarity felt during AFT's Nurses & Health Professionals Issues Conference held last month in Detroit. Thank you to all who joined! You can read more about this year's PIC below 👇
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Together we care—now it’s time to act
AFT nurses and healthcare professionals from across the country gathered in Detroit April 13-15. Members came carrying the weight of understaffing, growing patient demand and a healthcare system under...
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AFT Healthcare @afthealthcare.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Trust is the foundation of care, and nurses are the most trusted profession in the U.S. This #NursesWeek, we know that profit-driven technologies & tools will never replace the clinical expertise and human dignity of in-person nursing care. That’s the #PowerofNurses 💪
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Nurses Continue to Lead in Honesty and Ethics Ratings
Nurses still rank highest for ethics, yet Americans' ratings of most professions remain historically weak and declining.
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AFT @aft.org · 06/05/2026
Nurses don't just treat the illness - they treat the whole patient. This #NationalNursesWeek, we thank our healthcare professionals for keeping our communities healthy, and continue the fight for safe staffing, resources, and accessible, affordable care for all. @afthealthcare.bsky.social
Blue graphic celebrating National Nurses Week. It reads "Together, we protect our patients and communities. Together, we build trust. Together, we strengthen solidarity. Together, we care."
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AFT @aft.org · 06/05/2026
It's tough to learn when you don't feel your best. That's why nurses in our schools are so important. We're excited to celebrate National School Nurse Day today, and to thank all of our healthcare workers in schools for all they do to help students thrive. @afthealthcare.bsky.social
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AFT @aft.org · 07/05/2026
Nurses and healthcare professionals work day in and day out to make sure their patients have everything they need to heal, recover, and thrive. This #NationalNursesWeek, we honor that connection between healthcare provider and patient & thank nurses for all that they do. @afthealthcare.bsky.social
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AFT Healthcare @afthealthcare.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Healthcare workers are nearly 5x more likely to be assaulted at work than the rest of our workforce. On day 2 of #NursesWeek2026, AFT demands Congress pass the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act. ✊ Use the link below to write a letter to your representative
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AFT Healthcare @afthealthcare.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Happy #NursesWeek2026! 🎉 AFT healthcare members are fighting for safe staffing across the country in Congress, state legislatures, and collective bargaining agreements. #safestaffingsaveslives #ThePowerOfNurses #NursesWeek2026 www.congress.gov/bill/119th-c...
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AFT @aft.org · 30/04/2026
Why would a public health leader walk away from his role at the CDC? For Demetre Daskalakis, the choice was clear: He could not be part of an institution where public health was no longer grounded in science and transparency. Read his essay in AFT Health Care ⤵️ www.aft.org/hc/spring202...
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Why I Resigned
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AFT @aft.org · 30/04/2026
Join us TODAY at 7pm est to explore the connection between medical debt and health outcomes, share key findings from AFT’s debt survey and examine what can be done to improve access to affordable, high-quality care. sharemylesson.com/webinars/med...
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Vital Lessons on Medical Debt and Healthcare Affordability: Solutions You Can Use Now
Many Americans are facing a growing challenge that extends beyond any one of us: the rising cost of healthcare. New survey data from AFT members reveals the real impact of medical debt—including delay...
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AFT Healthcare @afthealthcare.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Thank you to everyone who joined us in Detroit for PIC this year!
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AFT @aft.org · 28/04/2026
On Workers Memorial Day, we honor workers who lost their lives on the job and recommit to the fight for safe workplaces for all. Every worker deserves dignity, protection and the right to come home safe. We remember. We organize. We fight.
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Community Catalyst @communitycatalyst.org · 07/04/2026
New @blavity.bsky.social report: hospitals serving Black communities face funding risks as Republican lawmakers weigh Medicaid cuts. These hospitals are already 4x more likely to close — worsening medical debt & health inequities. See our full analysis → communitycatalyst.org/resource/how...
Excerpt from article reads "New data suggests these concerns are not hypothetical. According to an exclusive NBC News report, over 400 hospitals across the U.S. are at high risk of closing or reducing services following Medicaid funding changes enacted in 2025. Those hospitals collectively serve nearly seven million patients.

"Many of the facilities identified in the report operate on narrow margins and depend heavily on public insurance funding to remain open. Health analysts say hospitals serving low-income communities, including many with large Black populations, are particularly vulnerable under those conditions."
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David Dayen @ddayen.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
We've collectively ignored the damage to the health system from the twin blows of Medicaid cuts & the expiration of ACA subsidies. But more than 800 US health facilities have either closed entirely, cut services, or are at risk, & we're just at the beginning. @whitneycwimbish.bsky.social reports.
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GOP War on Health Care Destroying Hospitals at Home and Abroad - The American Prospect
More than 800 health care facilities are at risk or have already closed since Republicans severely cut funding last year. The worst is still ahead.
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AFT @aft.org · 07/04/2026
On #WorldHealthDay, we recognize the incredible work of our nurses, doctors, and healthcare professionals for all they do to keep us safe and healthy. We also continue to fight for accessible and affordable healthcare for all who need it. 🩺
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AFT @aft.org · 05/04/2026
Professional employees at Providence Portland Medical Center have voted to join @oregonnursesassoc.bsky.social & the AFT. By organizing together, these healthcare workers are strengthening their voice on the job and standing up for the resources, respect and patient care their community deserves.
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Washington State Nurses Association @wsna.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
CONTRACT RATIFIED! - Congratulations to the nurses at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Washington, who just voted with an overwhelming majority YES to ratify their new contract.
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AFT @aft.org · 06/04/2026
During the first full week of April, we join communities across the United States to observe National Public Health Week as a time to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important to improving our nation's health. Thank you to all of our healthcare pros!
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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 20/03/2026
The Trump admin hit workers with a health care double-whammy—his big, ugly bill ripped health care away from millions, and he let ACA tax credits expire, making health care costs more than double for millions of families. Now, we’re all paying the price.
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What Americans are giving up to afford ACA health insurance, according to a new poll
A new KFF survey shows many Americans who had Affordable Care Act marketplace health insurance last year are struggling with high health costs.
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Common Dreams @commondreams.org · 23/03/2026
As TrumpRx Scam Does Virtually Nothing, Big Pharma Jacks Up Prices on Cancer Drugs
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As TrumpRx Scam Does Virtually Nothing, Big Pharma Jacks Up Prices on Cancer Drugs
Report reveals Big Pharma raising prices on cancer drugs despite Trump's claims of price cuts. Patients struggle with financial burden.
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AFT @aft.org · 23/03/2026
Medical debt on your credit report? 🚩 STOP. Before you pay, watch this. Knowledge is power. AFT’s Fight for Affordability gives you the concrete tools and resources to push back against unfair costs.
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How Medical Debt Ends Up on Your Credit Report (And What to Do)
YouTube video by Share My Lesson
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NPR @npr.org · 05/03/2026
The Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minneapolis forced some families into hiding and catalyzed informal medical networks to deliver critical health care services inside homes. n.pr/3P1dyNP
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When ICE came, Minneapolis created underground health networks. Should other cities?
The Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minneapolis forced some families into hiding and catalyzed informal medical networks to deliver critical health care services inside homes.
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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
As if I couldn’t love our nurses more. Thank you for speaking up and showing up for our kids, our families, and our communities! bsky.app/profile/rnau...
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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 04/03/2026
The unemployment rate for people with disabilities increased to 8.3%, double the rate of those without a disability. The Trump admin already gutted their minimum wage protections and health care access. This admin should be protecting our rights, not dragging us backwards. bit.ly/3r4FJwL
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AFT Healthcare @afthealthcare.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
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1.5K views · 34 reactions | For too many students, school feels like just "sitting there." CTE changes that. It gives students a reason to show up, a skill to master, and a future to look forward to. ...
For too many students, school feels like just "sitting there." CTE changes that. It gives students a reason to show up, a skill to master, and a future to look forward to. This CTE Month, listen to.....
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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Millions are already going without coverage or facing higher out of pocket costs because of the administration's actions. This new plan would make deductibles even higher for many - @afthealthcare.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2026/02/26/h...
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New A.C.A. Plans Could Increase Family Deductibles to $31,000
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AFT Connecticut @aftct.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
This month, we’re featuring a #SchoolNurse #union leader with a passion for making a difference for her colleagues. Know an activist like Vix Lyons? Nominate them for a future feature: tinyurl.com/MeetTheActivistsAFTCT #UnionYES @aft.org @afthealthcare.bsky.social
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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 27/02/2026
The Trump admin let the ACA tax credits expire, making health insurance costs more than double. Now they want to raise our deductibles, making us pay even MORE for health care. This is completely out of touch with what we need to survive in this economy.
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New A.C.A. Plans Could Increase Family Deductibles to $31,000
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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 25/02/2026
Nobody should applaud policies that throw people off their health insurance or bankrupt them with medical bills. Good, affordable health care is a basic human right.
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Oregon Nurses Association @oregonnursesassoc.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
The Oregon Nurses Association is outraged, heartbroken, and profoundly disturbed by the fatal shooting of 37-year-old registered nurse Alex Jeffrey Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis on January 24, 2026. Read our full statement: www.oregonrn.org/page/MN_Nurse_Shot…
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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
Alex Pretti, the victim in today's horrific killing by federal agents, was a nurse and AFGE union member. His loved ones say he cared about helping others through his work and in his community. May his memory be a blessing to all those who knew him. apnews.com/article/immi...
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The man killed by a US Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis was an ICU nurse, family says
Family members say the man who was killed by a federal officer in Minneapolis was an intensive care nurse at a U.S.
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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
This is a powerful statement from the heartbroken and rightfully angry parents of Alex Pretti. This administration's rush to smear his name and lie about what we can see with our own eyes on video is sickening and beyond reprehensible. www.cnn.com/us/live-news...
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"Sickening lies" from Trump administration about son are "reprehensible and disgusting," say Pretti's parents
The Minneapolis man shot and killed by a Border Patrol agent today has been identified as Alex Pretti. Trump administration and Minnesota officials offer starkly different accounts of the shooting. Fo...
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