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SPFE28 @spfelocal28.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Closures don’t save money and destabilize our communities.

Image of statement from SPFE Executive Board opposing the Minneapolis Public Schools closure plan on letterhead.

SPFE28 @spfelocal28.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Primaries matter. Who we choose says a lot about what and who we value. Who we care for. Who matters. When so many of us struggle to get by, who we choose today will determine how hard they will fight for us. Support candidates that are union, and educator endorsed. www.edmnvotes.org/voter-guide/

Red, white and blue background. Words read Primary Day Your vote Matters August 11 2026. Additional images in orange of hands carrying signs.

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SPFE28 @spfelocal28.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

We know an attack on our community when we see it. As a union we say: An injury to one is an injury to all. To our trans students, colleagues, & neighbors, we see you, stand with you, we fight alongside you!

Picture of a statement from the SPFE Executive Board, background colors of pink and blue.

Statement reads:
The decision by Justice Roberts’ Supreme Court to uphold state bans on transgender athletes participating in high school sports is very upsetting. While we have state protections in place in Minnesota to protect the rights of our transgender athletes to freely participate, we strongly condemn this decision, and the harm it will do to students across the country.

As educators we know the value extracurricular activities, like sports, the arts, and clubs afford our students. It goes beyond the activity itself and gives our youth a place to belong, be themselves, learn resilience, and practice the hard work of being together in community.

We know an attack on our community when we see it. We know that the goal is to pit us against each other, in the hope that we will ignore these authoritarian attacks on our community and our democracy. As a strong union we say: An injury to one is an injury to all.

To all of our trans students, colleagues, and neighbors, we see you, we stand with you, and we will continue to fight alongside you!

-SPFE Executive Board

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SPFE28 @spfelocal28.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Please see the statement from SPFE President and SPFE Officers regarding the arrests of our Union family anti-ICE activists

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SPFE28 @spfelocal28.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

SPFE stands in solidarity with our union family as we mourn the tragic loss of AFSCME Council 5 Field Organizer Khalid Abdi. A donation page has been set up by Khalid's family ow.ly/20K950Z5faJ

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SPFE28 @spfelocal28.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Every year public schools face a cycle of cuts. This year, as our students are recovering from Operation Metro Surge, SPPS is planning cuts to counsellors and English Learners. Please send a message to SPPS: No Cuts! secure.ngpvan.com/chCFDh874Eq0...

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SPFE28 @spfelocal28.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Yesterday, we joined tens of thousands to march. This am, ICE responded with violence. Alex was an ICU nurse, a union sibling, & an observer who stepped in to help. This is a union state. We will continue to show up, to watch, to document, and fight ICE is not welcome here.

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SPFE28 @spfelocal28.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

No Work, No Shopping, No School. It’s a great day to make some calls to protect our communities and hold our elected officials accountable.

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SPFE28 @spfelocal28.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Statement from President VanDassor on the actions of HSI in St Paul this morning

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SPFE28 @spfelocal28.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

On 4/8 the US AG announced a Title IX investigation, against the U of M, Metro State & SPPS, b/c of support for LGBTQIA+ students & staff. Tues. the SPFE Executive Board sent a letter supporting the SPPS gender inclusion policy.Will you take a minute & add your name? forms.gle/6gBwvuBYjFUn...

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We Stand With Our LGBTQIA+ Community, Students, and Staff

Since taking office on January 20, 2025, the current administration has targeted our trans youth through executive orders, and the threat of removing federal public education funds for those that do n...

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Minnesota Senate DFL @senatedfl.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

The only thing that has changed since November budget forecast is that Trump is now the President. He has cost our state $160 million in his first 50 days in office.

“Today’s forecast tells us that we in Minnesota have made sound decisions that put us in the best possible position to face the challenges ahead. In this present moment, we have a surplus, a stable economy, and the strongest budget reserve in state history.

The DFL will continue to stand up for our kids, schools, families, hospitals, veterans, people with disabilities, farmers, and seniors. And we will pass a balanced, equitable budget that does everything we can to protect Minnesotans from Trump’s chaos and Elon Musk’s chainsaw.’

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SPFE28 @spfelocal28.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

President VanDassor's statement on the Department of Education

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SPFE28 @spfelocal28.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Just a small sample of Educators that are telling Congress to protect public education and #ProtectOurKids. Take a minute and add your voice to ours. secure.ngpvan.com/mGv146LRk0qr...

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OutFront Minnesota @outfrontmn.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Today, Minnesotans showed up. HF 12 - a bill seeking to limit the full participation of trans kids in sports - failed to secure the 68 votes needed and did not pass in the Minnesota House. It’s a win for all of us who believe in inclusion! Thank you to everyone who showed up today!

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SPFE28 @spfelocal28.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

“It is morally right to spend our taxpayer money making sure that the kids in Minnesota are fed” We agree. (Thank you Education Minnesota for the video clip!)

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SPFE28 @spfelocal28.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

So proud to have been in community with our Labor Family this weekend, talking and learning how to grow the movement and build relationships

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SPFE28 @spfelocal28.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

We are proudly affiliated w/EdMN Families look 2 us to stand up for them, & our public schools. Authoritarians & billionaires pit us against each other so they can profit, & we use the power of contracts & solidarity to call out these tactics & protect our communities, & the public good.

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SPFE28 @spfelocal28.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

We sad to lose a powerful voice for the city of St. Paul, & we hope that Council Member Jalali will take the time need for the healing she needs & deserves. You have been a strong voice for the people of St. Paul & a dedicated ally to working people. Thank you for your leadership & service.

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caseyulrich.bsky.social @caseyulrich.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Spoke at tonight’s school board meeting, advocating the district reaffirm its commitment to our immigrant community - to develop policies to protect students and empower the community members already doing the work. The work is urgent and needed now! @spfelocal28.bsky.social

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Dave Kamper @dskamper.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Compared to 2017, it feels like most of the institutions we count on to protect democracy are weaker now. The courts. The media. The Democratic Party. One institution, however, is *without doubt* in a stronger position to fight fascism now than in 2017: the American labor movement. Consider...

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SPFE28 @spfelocal28.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

President VanDassor’s statement on Executive Orders

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SPFE28 @spfelocal28.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Bruce Vento Elementary held their first site council meeting yesterday. They invited parents of Bruce Vento students to come share stories & expertise with educators & administration & learned about how site councils can be a critical part of student success by bringing in family & community voice.

Community members seated in a circle talking in a school library.

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SPFE28 @spfelocal28.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Wisconsin’s Act 10 has been overturned and Madison Teachers are on it! Calling for the district to come to the table ✊✊✊

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