Texas AFT

@TexasAFT

Yes, Texas has unions. We represent all non-administrative public school employees. Affiliated w/ , . Tweets by President Zeph Capo signed ZC. ✊

Austin, Texas
Joined October 2009

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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Sep 14

    "I'm not quitting." As we gear up for Monday's third special session, listen to 's on why we have to stay in this fight. 💪 And if you want to take her advice, members can donate to our political fund here: .

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  2. 1 hour ago

    We know you're busy. Here's the update on the first week of the third (😵‍💫) special session.

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  3. Retweeted
    8 hours ago

    The analysis shows COVID rates are lower in school districts with: ☑️ Mask mandates and/or ☑️ High vaccination rates in the community Via

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  4. 3 hours ago

    Multiple legislative sessions have prioritized bullying vulnerable kids — and that has profound consequences. Our students are watching, . It's time you & .

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  5. Retweeted
    5 hours ago

    Texas lawmakers should be implementing inclusive school policies and expanding support services for transgender and nonbinary young people, not pushing them further to the sidelines and robbing them of the positive benefits associated with playing sports.

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  6. Retweeted

    By banning school masking policies, Governors are actively choosing to put disabled students at risk. When we protect our most vulnerable, we protect the community at large.

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  7. 6 hours ago

    Free COVID-19 vaccine clinic tonight for members & families in the ! Get your first or second doses 💉 6-8 p.m. At Register 👇

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  8. 6 hours ago

    President Zeph Capo (): "It would be a pleasant change of pace for state leaders to do something that would free students and educators from the useless and harmful burden of standardized testing." 🔥

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  9. 23 hours ago

    🆕: The TRS board has approved a plan to build a new agency headquarters north of downtown Austin, a move TRS officials say will save money.

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    🗣️TEXAS🗣️ The Senate Special Committee on Redistricting will be holding hearings to listen to public input on the redistricting process! This means it’s your chance to make your voice heard in the fight for 🗺️ Sign up now:

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  11. Sep 23

    Did you know that members and their families can complete a FREE bachelor's degree online through an accredited public university? Fall classes begin Oct. 11.

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  12. Sep 23
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  13. Sep 23

    : A far more worthy goal than almost anything has set before the .

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  14. Retweeted
    Sep 22

    As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, DeSoto ISD teachers & staff continue to be on the front lines. Join SW Dallas AFT in urging the DeSoto ISD Board of Trustees to provide emergency paid leave for their employees by signing and sending this letter to the board:

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  15. Retweeted
    Sep 22

    Cool. Now show how many of those kids left the charters and came back to public schools, which had to accept them and lost the funding for those kids.

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  16. Sep 22

    TEA is accepting applications to serve on work groups to review and revise social studies TEKS. More info for those interested 👇

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  17. Retweeted
    Sep 22

    Make plans to attend! Socorro AFT Legislative Update Tuesday September 28th @ 4:30pm 1757 George Dieter #125 Special Guest Dr. Mary Gonzalez , State Representative, Prizes, food and beverages will be provided. Click to RSVP

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  18. Retweeted
    Sep 20

    New TikTok challenge idea... make a video of you doing something nice for your school's custodian 👍🏻

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  19. Sep 22

    Ask any teacher: We're protective of our students. We stand with all allies in fighting attempts to pass the same discriminatory bill in the Texas House.

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  20. Sep 22

    This Friday, hosts a free COVID-19 vaccine clinic. All AFT members in the & their families can get their 1st, 2nd, or booster dose of a vaccine. Mask up, get vaxxed, & help keep our schools safe. Sign up 👇

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    Gerrymandered maps would diminish the political power of minority communities all across Texas. We cannot allow representatives to cherry-pick their voters. Take a stand and submit a public comment now:

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