MFT 59

“We went to work for the last 18 months and now we are asking you to go to work for us.” Our essential workers kept us safe and now they deserve fair pay!https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2021/09/22/frustration-builds-as-state-lawmakers-blow-deadline-for-plan-to-pay-frontline-workers/ …

We're standing in solidarity with our fellow union members, this funding can't wait. Essential workers have kept us afloat during the pandemic and politics cannot get in the way of frontline workers' pay.https://www.seiu26.org/updates/essential-workers-push-legislative-working-group-to-make-deal-that-includes-all-workers-and-call-special-session-covering-only-frontline-worker-pay/ …

Unions matter - when we come together to organize for our students and coworkers, we make schools better for everyone in the community.https://www.nea.org/advocating-for-change/new-from-nea/5-reasons-unions-matter?utm_source=bambu&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=advocacy …

Remember that you can officially vote early in person and by mail! Head to http://vote.minneapolismn.gov/vote  to find out where and how to vote (and make sure to check out our endorsements here: https://www.mft59.org/mft-endorsed-candidates …)

"Safety protocols are not barriers to in-person learning-they are the way back. Schools have no higher priority than protecting the lives of students and staff" S/o @rweingarten for this op-ed. We all want what's best for our students and communities!https://www.aft.org/column/schools-must-be-safe-welcoming-and-open …

"Teachers advocating for their own mental health and putting in place boundaries, Thomas said, “is a revolutionary act.”" When we prioritize our mental health, and have support from our administration, we're better for ourselves and our students.https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/teachers-are-not-ok-even-though-we-need-them-to-be/2021/09 …

This is a great step in the right direction of keeping staff and students safe in our schools!https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/minneapolis-public-schools-will-require-staff-to-be-vaccinated-or-tested-regularly …

The early vote period in Minneapolis is underway and it's a great time to make sure you're registered. Go to the link below to check your registration and register if you haven't already!https://vote.minneapolismn.gov/voters/register/ …

Early voting starts in just TWO DAYS!! Go to http://vote.minneapolismn.gov  for resources on where and how to vote!

Be sure to get to know all of our endorsed candidates and causes ahead of the start of early voting on Friday! Head to our website below for more info:https://www.mft59.org/mft-endorsed-candidates …

Ahead of the election, we've made a number of endorsements of candidates and causes we believe will push our city into a better future for our students and families. Make sure to brush up on our endorsements so you're ready to vote starting Friday!https://www.mft59.org/mft-endorsed-candidates …