Fairfax County Federation of Teachers @fcftunion.bsky.social · 23/07/2025We’re at @aft.org’s Collective Bargaining Conference in DC! Also, FCFT President Emily VanDerhoff joins AFT President Randi Weingarten to speak about FCPS workers’ campaign and contract wins. 051
Reposted by Fairfax County Federation of TeachersAFT @aft.org · 23/07/2025Now, @rweingarten.bsky.social is joining a panel discussion about identifying & using leverage with Emily Vanderhoff (@fcftunion.bsky.social), Regina McGinnis (United Health Professionals or New Mexico), and Dr. Jahnavi Chandrasheka (Northwest Medicine United) 163
Reposted by Fairfax County Federation of TeachersAFT @aft.org · 23/07/2025With collective bargaining banned for so long in Virginia, @fcftunion.bsky.social’s Emily Vanderhoff said the biggest challenge was getting people to believe in a process they’d never experienced—while bargaining their first contract in just two months. 142
Fairfax County Federation of Teachers @fcftunion.bsky.social · 21/07/2025This week we’re continuing our organizing trainings and talking to FCPS workers about building union power. We’re also out in Fairfax letting community members know why supporting our schools is essential. 010
Fairfax County Federation of Teachers @fcftunion.bsky.social · 02/06/2025Happy Pride Month! This month, FCFT celebrates the contributions of our LGBTQ+ siblings to the labor movement. 010
Reposted by Fairfax County Federation of TeachersAFT @aft.org · 01/06/2025Happy #PrideMonth! Everyone deserves to feel safe and welcome in their schools and communities, and to live authentically as themselves. This month, let's celebrate the contributions of our LGBTQ+ siblings & continue the fight for civil rights and acceptance for all. 09330
Fairfax County Federation of Teachers @fcftunion.bsky.social · 28/05/2025Over 100 new FCPS workers joined our movement in May! Join your union and build power together! shorturl.at/oaOEW 000
Fairfax County Federation of Teachers @fcftunion.bsky.social · 26/05/2025Today, we remember and honor those who gave their life defending freedom and democracy. 010
Reposted by Fairfax County Federation of TeachersAFT @aft.org · 23/05/2025More than 2,000 people showed up early on a gray Saturday morning in Lorton, Va., to take their pick of 30,000 brand-new, curated, free books, courtesy of the @fcftunion.bsky.social & our #ReadingOpensTheWorld initiative.aft.orgFairfax County delivers a powerful message: Literacy is a rightMore than 2,000 people showed up early on a gray Saturday morning in Lorton, Va., to take their pick of 30,000 brand-new, curated, free books, courtesy of the Fairfax County Federation of Teachers and... 15011
Reposted by Fairfax County Federation of TeachersAFT @aft.org · 19/05/2025AFT’s Fed Ingram joined Fairfax educators, families and community leaders to give away 30,000 diverse books—part of the inspiring #ReadingOpensTheWorld campaign that’s shared over 10 million books nationwide. A celebration of literacy, hope, and opportunity! #protectourkids @fcftunion.bsky.social 1177
Reposted by Fairfax County Federation of TeachersMichael A. Shea @michaelashea.bsky.social · 17/05/2025In Fairfax, Zach Coe was one of the leaders in having 27,500 teachers bargain for a fair contract. Last night, @fcftunion.bsky.social was honored with an organizing award by NoVA Labor. More than 50 years after my dad, David Shea, led his @AFT union to strike for a better contract, it echoes. 3/3 032
Reposted by Fairfax County Federation of TeachersMichael A. Shea @michaelashea.bsky.social · 17/05/2025Zach Coe & I graduated from William & Mary-in different centuries. But I'd rather focus on his similarities with my dad: both math teachers. Zach & fellow teachers voted for @aft.org representation @fcftunion.bsky.social. In 1968, in CT, my dad & fellow teachers voted for an AFT union. In 1970, 1/3 152
Fairfax County Federation of Teachers @fcftunion.bsky.social · 07/05/2025FCFT learned that our contracts will not be funded and we are being forced back to the bargaining table. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors failed us and the students and communities we serve. Here's our statement on the Board of Supervisors' failure to fund our contracts: 110
Fairfax County Federation of Teachers @fcftunion.bsky.social · 05/05/2025This week, we celebrate teachers! Thank you for your passion, your patience, and the countless ways you shape the future! #teacherappreciationweek 031
Reposted by Fairfax County Federation of TeachersFairfax Democrats @fairfaxdemocrats.bsky.social · 01/05/2025Rally at the school board meeting 011
Fairfax County Federation of Teachers @fcftunion.bsky.social · 01/05/2025✊ Happy May Day! Today, FCFT honors the struggles and victories of all working-class people! 💪 We’re also celebrating one year since FCPS workers filed for our union elections! #internationalworkersday 000
Fairfax County Federation of Teachers @fcftunion.bsky.social · 30/04/2025SAVE THE DATE! Join us on May 13 for a rally at the School Board to fund our contracts! More details: www.facebook.com/share/1AYFnk... 012
Reposted by Fairfax County Federation of TeachersAFT @aft.org · 26/04/2025Some people ban books, but we give them away. We gave away 30,000 books today, 10 million in the past decade. 110526
Reposted by Fairfax County Federation of TeachersRandi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 27/04/2025Looks like an incredible event with free books and Legos for families and educators! Thinking about how many children will be reading brand new books starting this weekend brings a smile to my face. @fcftunion.bsky.social @firstbook.org bsky.app/profile/aft.... 0619
Fairfax County Federation of Teachers @fcftunion.bsky.social · 08/03/2025Happy #InternationalWomensDay from FCFT! 010
Reposted by Fairfax County Federation of TeachersAFT @aft.org · 08/03/2025This #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate the power of education to break barriers and create opportunities. #AccelerateLearning 15715
Reposted by Fairfax County Federation of TeachersRandi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 08/03/2025Great point from @FCFTunion.bsky.social’s David Walrod’s about what children with disabilities can achieve. They deserve the same opportunities as their classmates. But they need resources - and that's why we need federal $$ like IDEA. #ProtectOurKids www.publicnewsservice.org/2025-03-06/e...publicnewsservice.orgPossible closure of US Department of Education 'devastating' for VACapitol Hill observers said the Trump administration is moving quickly against the federal Department of Education, potentially leaving Virginia schools with a $2.5 billion hole in their budgets. The... 04114