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@texasaft.org
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Proudly dubbed the "most aggressive" group for Texas educators. Representing 66,000 K-12, higher education, and retired school employees. We're #Allin for Texas public schools, colleges, & universities ✊ Affiliated with AFT & the AFL-CIO.

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Share My Lesson @sharemylesson.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
👷‍♂️ Why do we celebrate Labor Day? Explore free K–12 resources on the history of Labor Day, workers’ rights, unions, strikes, workplace safety and the labor movement. Great for U.S. history, civics, economics and social studies! 📚 @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @texasaft.org @rweingarten.bsky.social
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Labor Day and Labor History Lesson Plans & Resources
Find free K-12 Labor Day and labor history lesson plans, primary sources and activities on workers’ rights, unions, strikes and labor leaders.
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HFT @hft2415.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
📣 Dont’t Forget! 📣 Tomorrow, Texas AFT Bridges Institute is offering a FREE professional development class called Beyond Classroom Management. 🗓️ Wednesday, Sept. 2 ⏰ 6:00 - 8:00 PM 📍 Virtual RSVP to receive the virtual link: www.mobilize.us/texasaft/eve... @texasaft.org
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Texas AFT @texasaft.org · 28/08/2026
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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Being #PublicSchoolProud means standing up for what students and families need. Our members are fighting for safe schools in LA, standing with immigrant communities in San Antonio & putting new books into kids' hands in Lexington. @utlanow.bsky.social @texasaft.org @ky120unitedaft.bsky.social
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Texas AFT @texasaft.org · 03/08/2026
NEW!! We gathered our thoughts and put pen to paper on issues that have been left unresolved in Texas public education. Education employees and students, from pre-K to university, deserve better from our elected officials. Sign on today if you agree (it'd be hard not to) texasaft.org/openletter
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Zeph Capo @zephcapo.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Your vote is your voice. Use it! #AFTConvention2026! @texasaft.org @aft.org
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AFT @aft.org · 16/07/2026
“Rural communities need to be part of the AFT’s everyday work... We live in places where schools, colleges and public services are woven into everyday life, and showing up for your neighbors means something.” — @texasaft.org Pres @zephcapo.bsky.social during the pre-convention Rural Gathering.
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Building rural power starts with listening—and organizing
Union members gathered at an AFT pre-convention session Wednesday to discuss building power in overlooked communities, with Texas AFT President Zeph Capo calling for more rural voices to shape the uni...
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James Talarico @jamestalarico.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Ken Paxton’s billionaire handlers won’t let him answer questions in public. It’s why he hasn’t debated in over a decade. But I want him to prove me wrong. I’m challenging Ken Paxton to three televised debates.
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AFT @aft.org · 13/07/2026
AFT, @texasaft.org, and @hft2415.bsky.social call for independent investigation into ICE killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo: "Yet another reminder that [ICE] has no interest in treating people with the dignity, humanity, and respect they deserve." — @rweingarten.bsky.social
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AFT, Texas AFT, and HFT join calls for independent investigation into killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
Houston, Texas – AFT, Texas AFT, and HFT (Houston Federation of Teachers) abhor in the strongest terms the extrajudicial killing of Houston resident and father Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, and is calling f...
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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Today, with @texasaft.org & @hft2415.bsky.social, we're calling for an independent investigation into the tragic ICE killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo. ICE has no interest in treating people with the dignity, humanity, & respect they deserve—they must be held accountable. www.aft.org/press-releas...
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AFT, Texas AFT, and HFT join calls for independent investigation into killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
Houston, Texas – AFT, Texas AFT, and HFT (Houston Federation of Teachers) abhor in the strongest terms the extrajudicial killing of Houston resident and father Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, and is calling f...
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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
If leaders want strengthened public schools, they should listen to educators. "Educators don't need another study to tell them what's happening in classrooms; they need state leaders to follow through on solutions that have already been identified-“ @texasaft.org www.ksstradio.com/2026/07/texa...
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Texas AFT Says Abbott's New Texas Classroom Commission Unneeded - KSST Radio
July 13, 2026 - AUSTIN, Texas — A prominent Texas teachers' union is reacting with cautious skepticism to Governor Greg Abbott’s newly formed Texas
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HFT @hft2415.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
This week, we released a joint statement with @aft.org and @texasaft.org condemning the killing of Houstonian and father Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by ICE and calling for an independent investigation into the tragedy. Our local leadership must put the safety of city residents above all else. 🔗 below ⬇️
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AFT @aft.org · 15/07/2026
Happening now: @texasaft.org President @zephcapo.bsky.social is leading the AFT Rural Gathering, bringing together members and leaders from locals across the country to ensure rural voices remain strong and represented across our union.
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Texas AFT @texasaft.org · 08/07/2026
Let us, or even better, Greg Abbott, know your thoughts🤔
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AFT @aft.org · 27/05/2026
@rweingarten.bsky.social: Today I am proposing a 10-point plan addressing all of this, to boost student learning and success in the age of AI. To ensure our students are prepared for the future, we need a “devices-down, eyes-up, hands-on” strategy.
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Texas AFL-CIO @texasaflcio.org · 27/05/2026
💥 TEXAS UNION WIN: Union leader @montserratgaribay.bsky.social is heading to the general election for HD 49 in Austin! As an Education Austin member, she’s ready to fight for workers on day one. Let’s GO! #UnionStrong #txlege
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Texas AFL-CIO @texasaflcio.org · 27/05/2026
💥 TEXAS UNION WIN: Union leader Adrian Reyna is heading to the general election for HD 125 in San Antonio! As a San Antonio Alliance member, he’s ready to fight for workers on day one. Let’s GO! #UnionStrong #txlege
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Kyle Rable for Congress @rableforwesttexas.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Proud to have earned the endorsement of @texasaft.org! I stand with our teachers and demand better pay and working conditions so that our teachers can do what they love- educating the future.
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HFT @hft2415.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Thank you to everyone who attended our Member Appreciation Crawfish Boil! We had a great time seeing all of you. If you are not a member yet, please join HFT today to ensure you can access all of our many HFT member benefits and attend some of our upcoming events. @texasaft.org @aft.org
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AFT TEACH @aftteach.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Costs are rising, and working families—including educators—are feeling it 😟The Fight for Affordability community offers clear resources on medical debt, insurance challenges & more. Join today! 👇 sharemylesson.com/community/400271/… @aft.org @texasaft.org
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AFT @aft.org · 13/04/2026
Dr. Leonard Bright, Texas A&M AAUP: Higher education is not a luxury - it's a public good. Higher ed exists to advance knowledge. But our courses are being scrutinized & altered because of a small group of political actors. @texasaaup.bsky.social @aaup.org @afthighered.bsky.social
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AFT @aft.org · 13/04/2026
Right, @repcasar.bsky.social. In states like TX, you have extremist politicians trying to control what's being taught in the classroom while making college less affordable and accessible to working class students. With one voice, we say: Enough. @aaup.org @afthighered.bsky.social
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AFT @aft.org · 13/04/2026
The new platform from AFT & @aaup.org is focused on: 🎓Restored funding 🎓Freedom to learn 🎓Shared governance: Ensuring faculty and staff—not corporate administrators—make final decisions on curriculum, research priorities and institutional priorities. 🎓Labor reform
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AFT @aft.org · 13/04/2026
Todd Wolfson, @aaup.org: Let's be clear about what higher education does. It generates groundbreaking research, creates billions in economic output, anchors communities as employers, trains the next generation of workers & creates opportunities for a better life. @afthighered.bsky.social
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AFT @aft.org · 13/04/2026
@ginafortexas.bsky.social: Our colleges & universities are our best hope for our young people to provide economic opportunities & shape participating citizens in our state. And yet, Governor Abbott is hijacking our colleges to play out culture wars. @afthighered.bsky.social @aaup.org
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AFT @aft.org · 13/04/2026
HAPPENING NOW: The AFT and @aaup.org are in Texas launching our new Nnational Higher Education platform ahead of the 2026 midterms. Read more in the release here, and follow along in the thread below. @afthighered.bsky.social
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AAUP and AFT Launch National Higher Education Platform Ahead of 2026 Midterms
AUSTIN, Texas—Today, the American Association of University Professors and the AFT jointly launched a new comprehensive national policy platform ahead of the 2026 midterms to counter the Trump adminis...
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AFT @aft.org · 13/04/2026
@texasaft.org President @zephcapo.bsky.social: Today I'm here speaking as a Texan. We have policies in TX being decided by Twitter rants & temper tantrums. I don't think people realize the consequences of this when they're trying to get treatment. @aaup.org @afthighered.bsky.social
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Texas AFT @texasaft.org · 10/04/2026
Public universities and community colleges across Texas are being used as toys for political games. We're here to tell them: the futures of our students are not things to be played with. @utaustinaaup.bsky.social @texasaaup.bsky.social @handsoffcentraltx.bsky.social
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Texas AFT @texasaft.org · 30/03/2026
Our hearts go out to the community impacted by the incident in Bulverde this morning.  Members are encouraged to utilize AFT's Trauma Counseling service at www.aft.org/benefits/trauma
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Texas AFT @texasaft.org · 13/03/2026
After last week's primary election results, Texas AFT COPE has endorsed @jamestalarico.bsky.social for U.S. Senate.👏 His dedicated work on the Public Education Committee during multiple legislative sessions has made Texas AFT confident that Rep. Talarico will stand for education employees in D.C.
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Network for Public Education @network4pubed.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
We are excited to announce that Texas AFT President Zeph Capo will be one of the keynote speakers at our 2026 conference in Houston! Information & registration at this link networkforpubliceduc... @texasaft.org @zephcapo.bsky.social
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Texas AFT @texasaft.org · 10/03/2026
What an energizing @sxswedu.com panel! 🤠 Grateful for the perspective on the past, present, and future of vouchers from @ginafortexas.bsky.social, student activist Ayaan Moledina, & AISD Educator Megan Vasquez! Thanks to all attendees, including @rweingarten.bsky.social 👏 @zephcapo.bsky.social
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Texas AFL-CIO @texasaflcio.org · 04/03/2026
Congratulations to @tanyafortexas.bsky.social, who won the primary for U.S. House, District 27 (Victoria)! Tanya is a member of @texasaft.org.
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AFT @aft.org · 05/03/2026
"Let me be clear: we will not tolerate these attacks on our communities and the weaponization of the Constitution against us." - @evelyndejesus.bsky.social at the #March4Communities event in Houston, TX. @texasaft.org @texasaflcio.org
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AFT @aft.org · 05/03/2026
The day after winning the Democratic nomination for Texas governor, @ginafortexas.bsky.social stood with @texasaft.org members and the @texasaflcio.org to make it clear she’s ready to fight for our communities. #March4Communities
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Texas AFT @texasaft.org · 05/03/2026
This is what it looks like when working families organize.✊ Thank you, Houston. Your energy and enthusiasm is unmatched. Congratulations once again to @ginafortexas.bsky.social, and thank you to all of our speakers and attendees 🥳 @texasaflcio.org @aft.org
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Zeph Capo @zephcapo.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Congratulations @jamestalarico.bsky.social. Thank you @crockett.house.gov for stepping up and showing what it means to fight for people. We committed to unify behind the nominee in order to put working people first. Let’s make change, Texas! @texasaft.org
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Texas AFT @texasaft.org · 04/03/2026
Congratulations to @ginafortexas.bsky.social for earning her race for democratic candidate for Governor!! 🥳 If you're in the Houston area, celebrate tomorrow at our Working Families Rally!! RSVP: www.mobilize.us/texasaft/eve...
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HFT @hft2415.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
More information on how Houston ISD school closures will impact our students. Ross Elementary students are now looking at a 40+ minute walk over a dangerous overpass or 4 active railroad tracks. @texasaft.org @aft.org @houstoncvpe.bsky.social
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Share My Lesson @sharemylesson.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Stay connected to resources educators trust 📚✨ Join the Share My Lesson newsletter and tap into 420,000+ classroom-ready materials used by 2.2 million educators worldwide 🍎 Sign up here👉 sharemylesson.com/newsletter @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @ctulocal1.bsky.social @uft.org @texasaft.org
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Texas AFT @texasaft.org · 25/02/2026
📢 Calling all Houston-area union families and friends!! Next Wednesday, March 4, we're gathering to celebrate @ginafortexas.bsky.social, a candidate who actually fights for the working people who make our state great 🤠 RSVP on mobilize 🔗 www.mobilize.us/texasaft/eve...
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Working Families Rally with Special Guest Gina Hinojosa · Texas AFT
Wednesday, March 4 Working Families Rally with Special Guest Gina Hinojosa in Houston, Texas! 5-8 p.m. (program begins at 6:15 p.m.)Parking garages available, including valet parking at owner’s expe...
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Texas AFT @texasaft.org · 08/02/2026
Great day in #SanAntonio with our members at #TexasAFTRLC26 #ALL_IN @zephcapo.bsky.social
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Texas AFT @texasaft.org · 07/02/2026
From Elected Leaders to Support Professionals to Worksite Leaders, all RLC attendees are learning something new and growing in San Antonio!! #All_In
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Texas AFL-CIO @texasaflcio.org · 04/02/2026
For Texas House, District 125 (San Antonio), we’ve endorsed Adrian Reyna, member of San Antonio Alliance (@aft.org Local 67)
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Texas AFL-CIO @texasaflcio.org · 04/02/2026
For Texas House, District 120 (San Antonio), we’ve endorsed Jordan Brown, member of Northside American Federation of Teachers (@aft.org Local 3216)
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Texas AFL-CIO @texasaflcio.org · 04/02/2026
For U.S. House, District 27 (Victoria), we’ve endorsed @tanyafortexas.bsky.social, member of @texasaft.org
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HFT @hft2415.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Thank you so much to all of our members who attended the @texasaft.org Regional Leadership Conference last weekend. You shared powerful experiences and grew our solidarity with our state union leaders. Your hard work and strength are what keep HFT going. It does not go unnoticed. @aft.org
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AAUP @aaup.org · 30/01/2026
Do not underestimate our collective power when we unite to defend academic freedom in the face of government censorship. We are ready to transform higher ed for the better at Texas A&M and beyond. This is what the AAUP stands for. @tamu-aaup.bsky.social @texasaaup.bsky.social @texasaft.org
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AAUP @aaup.org · 30/01/2026
“No one can reasonably say that a Philosophy professor shouldn’t get to teach Plato in a philosophy class.” —Martin Peterson, AAUP Texas A&M @tamu-aaup.bsky.social @texasaaup.bsky.social @texasaft.org @cwa-tseu.bsky.social @movetexas.bsky.social
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AAUP @aaup.org · 30/01/2026
“This is an academic institution explicitly using political ideology to censor and police faculty and students. If we believe the censorship will stop here, we are making a serious mistake.” —Chaitanya Lakimsetti, Texas A&M @texasaaup.bsky.social @texasaft.org @tamu-aaup.bsky.social
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