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Minneapolis Federation of Educators, Local 59

@mfelocal59.bsky.social
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We are the educators of the Minneapolis Public Schools System. We fight for our members, our students, and our neighbors.

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Minneapolis Federation of Educators, Local 59 @mfelocal59.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Hey, we know them!
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Education Minnesota @educationmn.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
TOMORROW: Education groups will provide an important update about ICE activity at schools in a 3 p.m. news conference at the state Capitol edmn.me/4klDvDG #iceoutschools #iceoutmn
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AFT @aft.org · 30/01/2026
In Minneapolis, MN, from “art build” tables to frozen streets, @mfelocal59.bsky.social @educationmn.bsky.social
 educators, students & families turned fear into action, standing together to protect kids & keep schools safe and welcoming for every student.
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#PublicSchoolProud
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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
I’m especially proud of the AFT members who have faced firsthand ICE’s brutality in their schools, hospitals and community centers. @educationmn.bsky.social, @mfelocal59.bsky.social, SPFE 28 and more and doing courageous work on the ground here to keep their communities safe.
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AFT @aft.org · 23/01/2026
This is what solidarity looks like ✊ Union leaders and members are here in Minnesota standing together in solidarity in response to ICE’s assault on our communities. #ICEOUT @educationmn.bsky.social @mfelocal59.bsky.social #SPFE28 @aftmass.bsky.social @ctulocal1.bsky.social @neatoday.bsky.social
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Minneapolis Federation of Educators, Local 59 @mfelocal59.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
Join postal workers and community supporters on Sunday, January 18 at 11am at the Lake Street Post Office to demand ICE OUT OF MN! We Demand: - ICE OUT OF MN! - Convict killer ICE agent Jonathan Ross! - ICE Off Postal Property!
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AFT @aft.org · 09/01/2026
@mfelocal59.bsky.social & @educationmn.bsky.social are standing up for students’ right to safe, welcoming public schools — speaking out against ICE activity near school buildings and making clear that protecting kids is a moral responsibility. 🗣️ www.fox9.com/news/educati... #PublicSchoolProud
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Starbucks Workers United @sbworkersunited.org · 20/11/2025
Yesterday, striking baristas took action at Starbucks’ biggest distribution center that serves the entire east coast. Today, union stores in 25+ MORE cities are joining our national, open-ended ULP strike! Our union isn’t slowing down… in fact, we’re just getting started. #NoContractNoCoffee $SBUX
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AFT @aft.org · 14/11/2025
In Minneapolis, MN, @mfelocal59.bsky.social members reached tentative agreements with the district that put students first—securing enforceable smaller class sizes, more special education support, & pay raises for all educators. kstp.com/kstp-news/to... #PublicSchoolProud @educationmn.bsky.social
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Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation (MRLF) @mplsunions.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
‼️ MFE Local 59 @mfelocal59.bsky.social announced a tentative agreement with Minneapolis Public Schools. 💙 #WhenWeFightWeWin
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Education Minnesota @educationmn.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
We’re on the picket line w/hundreds of @mfelocal59.bsky.social members & MPS parents at sites across Minneapolis tonight. Strong schools = strong communities. Time to settle a contract w/the fair wages, smaller class sizes & more special education supports families are asking for! #mfestrong
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Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation (MRLF) @mplsunions.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
TODAY - Join @mfelocal59.bsky.social educators and show district leaders MPLS students deserve smaller class sizes, better special ed staffing, and supported educators! 💙 There will be six picket locations – one for each school board district. 👉 RSVP + find your closest rally - bit.ly/MFEpicket
Join Minneapolis Federation of educators local 59 for picketing to put pressure on district leaders to invest in public education — join us on Thursday, November 6 from 3 to 6 PM. District one at Central and Lowry. District 2 at Davis Center. District 3 at Chicago and Lake. District 4 at Walker art center bridge. District 5 at Minnehaha Parkway in Cedar. District 6 at 50th and Nicollet. Educators are fighting for enforceable class sizes, safe special education, staffing, living wage for ESP’s, competitive rate for licensed staff
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Minneapolis Federation of Educators, Local 59 @mfelocal59.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
Election Day is tomorrow! Please see our MFE voter guide! MFE is proud to have endorsed all of these pro-worker candidates who will champion working families across Minneapolis.
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Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation (MRLF) @mplsunions.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
✊🏿✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾 ICYMI: Outside MPLS Public Schools on Oct 28, @mfelocal59.bsky.social rallied, held an informational picket, and marched after unfruitful contract negotiations with district leadership since April. Educators and community joined in powerful unity! 💙 👀 Recap short — youtube.com/shorts/s_e4b...
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✊ Minneapolis Federation of Educators Local 59 picket outside Minneapolis Public Schools, 10/28/2025
YouTube video by Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation, AFL-CIO
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Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation (MRLF) @mplsunions.bsky.social · 01/11/2025
✊ Solidarity with @mfelocal59.bsky.social educators! 👉 Filing an intent to strike does not mean a strike will happen, but the earliest it could is November 11. #solidarityforever #mpls #minneapolis
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Robin for Ward 2 @robin4mpls.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
This vote doesn’t guarantee a strike, but now is the time to show MPS our communities support our public schools. Get looped on updates and potential actions @MFELocal59.bsky.social.
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Robin for Ward 2 @robin4mpls.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
I stand in solidarity with our Local 59 educators who voted to authorize a strike. Minneapolis educators and working families all want a school system that sets kids up for success.
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DeWayne Davis @handle.invalid · 28/10/2025
Our educators and our public school students deserve reasonable classroom sizes and adequate special education services, and our teachers deserve pay they can count on. I stand with @mfelocal59.bsky.social as they work to support our educators and our students.
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Omar Fateh @omarfatehmn.com · 28/10/2025
Minneapolis is a union town! Educators came to the table to negotiate in good faith, and have been met with delays and dismissal. It was an honor to stand with @mfelocal59.bsky.social in their fight for living wages, smaller class sizes, and pay parity for adult educators.
Photo of Senator Omar Fateh at a rally for Minneapolis Educators union, MFE Local 59 holding a rally sign that says "bring families back to MPS!"Photo of Senator Omar Fateh at a rally for Minneapolis Educators union, MFE Local 59 holding a rally sign that says "bring families back to MPS!"Photo of Senator Omar Fateh speaking at a rally for Minneapolis Educators union, MFE Local 59.
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Workday Magazine @workdaymagazine.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Today, @mfelocal59.bsky.social announced strike authorization vote results with 92% of voters approving a strike if needed. Why are Minneapolis educators escalating their actions for a contract? Read our recent story here: workdaymagazine.org/42-students-...
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42 Students and 1 Adult: Minneapolis Educators Demand Safe Staffing - Workday Magazine
Union and community members rallied in support of Minneapolis Federation of Educators Local 59 before the union went into mediation with Minneapolis Public Schools.
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Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation (MRLF) @mplsunions.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
📣 Tues. Oct 28, 4:30 - 6 pm 👉 @mfelocal59.bsky.social is holding an info picket for community outside MPS Davis Center. 💙 Join us in supporting MPLS educators advocating for: - reasonable class sizes - living wage for ESPs - adult educator pay parity - safe SPED staffing #SupportEducators #mpls
Minneapolis Federation of Educators Local 59 Rally and Informational Picket outside Minneapolis Public Schools Davis Center on October 28 from 4:30 to 6:00 pm
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Omar Fateh @omarfatehmn.com · 27/10/2025
Join us tomorrow for a rally with @mfelocal59.bsky.social at 4pm outside the Davis Center! Our Minneapolis educators do critical work for the students and families of Minneapolis. Please join us in supporting their fight for a living wage.
Flyer advertising MFE rally with photo of educators marching.
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Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation (MRLF) @mplsunions.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Solidarity with @mfelocal59.bsky.social members! ✊
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Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation (MRLF) @mplsunions.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
💥 It’s a pivotal moment to take ACTION for educators and ADD YOUR NAME — 📚 Tell MPS district to avoid a strike, settle the contract: secure.ngpvan.com/KKl35vAsZEG2...
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Tell MPS leadership: support families, support educators, settle the contract
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Minneapolis Federation of Educators, Local 59 @mfelocal59.bsky.social · 19/10/2025
Last night, our union received the Champion Of Justice Community Award from CAIR MN at their 18th Annual Banquet for our clarity & conviction in condemning the genocide in Gaza, as well as standing against Islamophobia & Antisemitism. We are honored to be recognized for this work.
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Minneapolis Federation of Educators, Local 59 @mfelocal59.bsky.social · 19/10/2025
MFE showed up to the No Kings 🚫👑 Rally today in Minneapolis! Our very own Brenda Johnson spoke at the labor delegation about how our contract fight fits into the bigger struggle for justice in Minneapolis!
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Minneapolis Federation of Educators, Local 59 @mfelocal59.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
After seven months of stalled contract talks, Minneapolis educators have scheduled a strike vote. Because families and educators want the same thing – strong neighborhood schools where every child can thrive. 💙🏫
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Workday Magazine @workdaymagazine.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
Minneapolis educators union @mfelocal59.bsky.social just announced they will be holding a strike vote starting next Thursday if a settlement isn’t reached at the next mediation session. workdaymagazine.org/42-students-...
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42 Students and 1 Adult: Minneapolis Educators Demand Safe Staffing - Workday Magazine
Union and community members rallied in support of Minneapolis Federation of Educators Local 59 before the union went into mediation with Minneapolis Public Schools.
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Minneapolis Federation of Educators, Local 59 @mfelocal59.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
MFE is proud to be a part of this coalition.
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Omar Fateh @omarfatehmn.com · 14/10/2025
I'm proud to have the broadest coalition of support from elected officials, community members, and organizations, of any candidate in this race. We deserve a Mayor that's ready to collaborate, work across differences, and deliver for residents of Minneapolis.
Photo of Omar Fateh and all his endorsers.
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Omar Fateh @omarfatehmn.com · 15/10/2025
Minneapolis is a union town! Workers deserve a living wage and an affordable home. Mayor Frey turned his back on workers when he vetoed the Labor Standards Board and proposed gutting co-enforcement. As Mayor, I'll champion workers, and ensure our workforce can stay in Minneapolis.
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Minneapolis Federation of Educators, Local 59 @mfelocal59.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
Our union is proud to have endorsed Omar Fateh as our first choice for mayor!
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Omar Fateh @omarfatehmn.com · 10/10/2025
Natasha is the first Vice President of the Minneapolis Federation of Educators. She knows Omar has a proven track record of solving complex problems and delivering results for the people. Learn why she’s ranking Omar 1st on her ballot this November 4.
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Minneapolis Federation of Educators, Local 59 @mfelocal59.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Come and join us to knock for labor champion Aisha Chughtai this weekend! www.mobilize.us/aishachughta...
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Ward 10 Works Together - Labor for Aisha Knock (With Omar Fateh, Michael Wilson and Jason Garcia) · Aisha Chughtai for Ward 10
Join us with Team Fateh and our Park Board Candidates, Michael Wilson (At-Large) and Jason Garcia (District 4), as we talk to our neighbors about the upcoming November election. We use the Mini VAN ap...
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Minneapolis Federation of Educators, Local 59 @mfelocal59.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
Our presidents and union staff have been visiting sites for our next escalation! We demand smaller class sizes, safe staffing for special education, living wages for educational support professionals, & pay parity for adult educators.
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Minneapolis Federation of Educators, Local 59 @mfelocal59.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
From last night’s CAT meeting! Our members are organized & empowered to take action around small class size, safe staffing for special education, a living wage for educational support professionals, and pay parity for adult educators. 🔥
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Minneapolis Federation of Educators, Local 59 @mfelocal59.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
MFE59 members and staff had a productive time at the anti-authoritarianism summit on Saturday at the Zawadi Center in Bloomington, MN. Preparation is key!
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Workday Magazine @workdaymagazine.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
In September, @mfelocal59.bsky.social held their last public bargaining session before mediation. Their proposals on class size and wages directly impact student & worker safety, the quality of education, and keep up with the cost of living. workdaymagazine.org/42-students-...
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42 Students and 1 Adult: Minneapolis Educators Demand Safe Staffing - Workday Magazine
Union and community members rallied in support of Minneapolis Federation of Educators Local 59 before the union went into mediation with Minneapolis Public Schools.
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Minneapolis Federation of Educators, Local 59 @mfelocal59.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
Camden High is UNION STRONG! 💪🏿💪🏾💪🏼
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Minneapolis Federation of Educators, Local 59 @mfelocal59.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Tomorrow, Tuesday September 30th is National Day for Truth & Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. We encourage all members to wear orange to honor the survivors of residential schools here in Minnesota, the United States, & all of North America.
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Minneapolis Federation of Educators, Local 59 @mfelocal59.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Huge turnout tonight at the Contract Action Team meeting! Something is in the air… 👀
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Omar Fateh @omarfatehmn.com · 20/09/2025
I’m so excited to be @mfelocal59.bsky.social's first choice for Mayor! Equitable education is a human right that all of our children deserve. As Mayor, I’m committed to advancing public education by fighting for the funding our public schools need to ensure students and educators can succeed.
Photo of Omar Fateh announcing his first choice endorsement from MFE Local 59.
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Minneapolis Federation of Educators, Local 59 @mfelocal59.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
For the first time ever, MFE59 is thrilled to announce our Minneapolis mayoral endorsement. It’s time for a new direction for our city: one that centers our youth & working families. We believe that @omarfatehmn.com is the best person to bring that vision forward, & he is our 1st choice for mayor.
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Minneapolis Federation of Educators, Local 59 @mfelocal59.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
Last night we had our Back To School Party! Due to the rain, we brought it inside, but it didn’t mess with our fun! We gave out: •our brand new union t-shirts •500 brand new books •embroidered patches by Nickey Robo •art supplies •and school supplies from Schwebel, Goetz, & Sieben
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Minneapolis Federation of Educators, Local 59 @mfelocal59.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Come on by from 4-7pm at our union hall for our Back To School Party— happening rain or shine! We will have our brand new t-shirts that include our new logo, 500 brand new books from First Books, school supplies, & patches from Nickey Robo!
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Minneapolis Federation of Educators, Local 59 @mfelocal59.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
Final week for our photo action– so fun to see photos coming in from across the district! 🔥
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Minneapolis Federation of Educators, Local 59 @mfelocal59.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
The MFE59 bargaining team is showing their solidarity with Teamsters 320 by rocking their union gear at the first day of mediation!
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Minneapolis Federation of Educators, Local 59 @mfelocal59.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
ESP chapter president Catina Taylor joined other member leaders of @educationmn.bsky.social in attendance of the first playoff game of the @wnba.com supporting the Lynx and their union, the WNBPA. Pay the players!
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Minneapolis Federation of Educators, Local 59 @mfelocal59.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
We celebrated the Teamsters local 320 big win today at their strike victory party! They made history this week and we were so glad to be in solidarity with them.
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Minneapolis Federation of Educators, Local 59 @mfelocal59.bsky.social · 14/09/2025
MFE59 showed up to the Minneapolis NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner. The MPLS chapter was founded in 1915. It is a part of the nation’s oldest & largest civil right organization.
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