One of the biggest lessons from yesterday's #AFTWFutureUW Town Hall came from , AFT-W VP of Higher Education.
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We proudly endorse for the Wisconsin State Supreme court! The future court may rule on gerrymandering, reproductive rights, and election challenges - Judge Janet is right for the job! Get involved with our efforts by signing onto our form actionnetwork.org/forms/get-invo
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First 10 minutes featuring 's very own Liz Franczyk, part time faculty member and Fast Fund director! Listen for her proud union shout out and stick around to see how she does in the game 😎
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UFSO local 6506 at UW-Oshkosh enjoyed a social hour together yesterday as members get back to organizing this semester! 🥳✊
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AFT is proud to celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth and celebrate the history of Black life in our country. We take this month to connect our past with the work for equality that continues today.
Through February, we'll share articles, graphics, & actions you can take to celebrate.
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Do you have questions about your student debt?
AFT is hosting virtual student debt clinics to help our members navigate their student debt. If you have questions about repayment plans, #PSLF, or how to Save with Summer, register to learn more: cvent.me/17XZka
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📣Press Release: AFT’s Weingarten on Murder of Tyre Nichols
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Chronic absenteeism negatively affects student achievement. Wisconsin needs new investments to address this.
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2 AFT-Wisconsin members write the story of how enacting the GOP's plan for a flat tax would wreak havoc on our state's essential services. We need to fund our communities, not destroy them!
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This Friday, we join people around the world to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust as part of International #HolocaustRemembranceDay. has great resources that can be found here: sharemylesson.com/blog/holocaust
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Our members don't stop their organizing just at the workplace and are active in strengthening the whole community. #1u 💪
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“We can only be as strong as our most vulnerable community here. So I’m hoping that this report really signifies a movement for people to make a change so that we can really uplift the most vulnerable population here." - Jon Shelton, AFT-W VP of Higher Ed
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Since 1991, the Scholarship Program has awarded more than $5 million to students of working families who want to begin or continue their post-secondary education. Applications are due by January 31, 2023! Get started here: unionplus.click/6xx
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Today we honor and celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in his fight for civil rights. We know the struggle for equality is far from over, so if you want to be involved in workplace organizing for racial justice let us know here.
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Teach your students about the #CivilRights Movement from the March on Washington to the 1965 Voting Rights Act to the Gay Liberation Movement w this collection of FREE resources: sharemylesson.com/civilrights
#MLKDay #martinlutherking #mlk #lutherking #Edchat #k12
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Driven by Economic Injustice, Gen Z Deemed 'Most Pro-Union Generation' in US
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📣Press Release: AFT President Weingarten Decries Latest Shooting in Classroom in Virginia
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AFT-Wisconsin has a long tradition of offering educational scholarships to support dependents of members in good standing who wish to pursue a secondary education. Our 2022-2023 scholarship application period is now open!
aft-wisconsin.org/scholarships/a
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Distinguished persons: Unions break through in 2022
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Thanks for hearing from members about the importance of fighting to fun the UW System in your next budget!
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Had some great conversations in Green Bay tonight covering everything from our schools and infrastructure to healthcare and our economy.
Listening to the will of the people is how we’re going to keep doing the right thing for our state.
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Yep. Hospital's decision does not reflect its Catholic values. "The south side community deserves a fully-funded, safely staffed labor and delivery unit"....Shame on Ascension." Pres Smith of bit.ly/3Wu7zj4
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Milwaukee's St. Francis Hospital plans to close labor & delivery services. This would leave the city without any labor & delivery services on the south side. 6pm tomorrow rally to protect this vital service and the livelihood of the nurses! #1u
facebook.com/events/5536639
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It's rare to receive an invite to testify b4 Congress via Twitter & Politico,but I look forward to a real discussion-w/congressional leadership & appropriate notice-on the challenges educators, students & families faced during COVID & their efforts to help kids recover & thrive
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@SteveScalise has invited @AFTunion President @rweingarten to testify in our hearing this Wednesday.
School closures had catastrophic consequences for American children.
We need answers.
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#PSLF borrowers – if you have:
• 12+ months of consecutive forbearance;
• 36+ months of cumulative forbearance
You can receive PSLF credit for those periods if you certify qualifying employment. ow.ly/t5fZ50LMely
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"This unilateral action sets a dangerous precedent for the future of the UW System." - Read the full statement from our Higher Education Council on the shameful closing of on-campus instruction at Richard Center.
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Make sure that you’re set up for success when student loan payments resume by learning about income-driven repayment plans and #PSLF at our upcoming student debt clinics.
Sign up here: cvent.me/17XZka
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This is huge for students and community members alike.
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I know that Mike Pompeo is running for president, and frankly I don’t know whether to characterize his characterization of me in the interview as ridiculous or dangerous.
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Green Bay: stop by the Main St Starbucks today and let the workers on the picket line know you support them! #solidarity
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𝙏𝙃𝙄𝙎 𝙄𝙎 𝙃𝙐𝙂𝙀 𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎!
The 2023 distribution from the Common School Fund will be a record-breaking $52 million - an over $11 million increase from last year.
Read more about this amazing announcement here: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WIGOV
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"Celebrate this week but recognize that this is really the beginning of some really important things that we're going to keep doing." (2/2)
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A morning message shared from President Kim Kohlhaas. Congratulations to on your successful re-election!
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Wisconsin, make sure your vote gets counted! Check for any needed corrections and track your ballot here: myvote.wi.gov/en-us/Track-My
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As the governor, has been a strong ally for public education, healthcare, and democracy. We need to keep him on the job today. Get out and vote, Wisconsin! #AFTvotes
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It’s Election Day, folks! Polls are open now until 8 PM.
Find your polling place at myvote.wi.gov
Grab a friend and your photo ID
Make your voice heard!
Find your polling place at myvote.wi.gov
Grab a friend and your photo ID
Make your voice heard!
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We are stronger as a nation when more people participate in our democracy. Make your voice heard! Visit canivote.org to confirm your polling station – or official drop box location – to cast your vote today! Call 866-OUR-VOTE with questions or problems. #OurElections
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Right, ! In order to win what kids and communities need, we must organize and we must vote. #AFTvotes
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If you know me, you know I am a forever organizer. And I am so inspired and grateful for the way you guys have shown UP. Together, we are going to keep putting in the work, cross the finish line, and WIN.
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In less than 24 hours, the polls will open for Election Day.
Find your polling location 
myvote.wi.gov
Bring a valid ID
Get 5 friends to join you
GO VOTE
This election is crucial to the future of Wisconsin. Make sure your voice is heard.
Find your polling location myvote.wi.gov
Bring a valid ID
Get 5 friends to join you
GO VOTE
This election is crucial to the future of Wisconsin. Make sure your voice is heard.6
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