Extreme heat in classrooms can be very dangerous to everyone inside. Take action now at the @NYSUT MAC: ask lawmakers to establish a statewide maximum temperature in school buildings and facilities! mac.nysut.org/py
This year alone, there have already been more mass shootings than days in the year. Our lawmakers must take action to help #EndGunViolence. Click here to tell lawmakers to restore the assault weapons ban! actionnetwork.org/letters/as… @AFTunion @UFT
The Nurse Staffing Standards for Patient Safety and Quality Care Act (H.R. 2530/S. 1113) helps to address staff shortages & dangerous conditions in hospitals by requiring safe staffing levels. Tell your lawmakers to cosponsor it:
actionnetwork.org/letters/nu… @AFTUnion, Just Do it!
Republicans on the House Covid subcommittee want you to think I wanted to keep schools closed. Here’s what I actually said… over & over again.
Readers added context they thought people might want to know
Weingarten is misrepresenting her prior positions. She called attempts to reopen schools in the fall of 2020 "Reckless, callous, cruel"
theguardian.com/us-news/2020/j…
Her union pushed aggressively at the local level
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Areas with high union influence remained closed much longer
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They continued in 2022
nytimes.com/2022/01/08/us/…
We need our public libraries more than ever! If you agree, let our city leaders know how important @BKLYNlibrary is to you. It only takes a minute: bklynlib.org/standup
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Jaime's life in a photo.
Jaime born in 2003
Assault weapons ban ends in 2004
Heller decision defining "common use" and creating a business strategy for the gun lobby in 2007
Murdered in 2018
Jaime and all victims of gun violence were legislated and litigated to the grave.
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(1,4) Today, @POTUS @JoeBiden will announce new executive actions to reduce gun violence. President Biden has consistently worked to address this crisis in America and these latest steps will lead to us moving closer to true universal background checks,
whitehouse.gov/briefing-room…
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At our Orange Ribbons for Jaime Gala, I was thankful that my friends Brittany and @ericswalwell joined us. He gave me this challenge coin that he designed for his district. The color orange is intentional. My friend @jguttenbergot and I love you both.
Orange Ribbons Dad Birthday Fundraiser
gofund.me/c3356aa9 I gave now it’s your turn
This year alone, there have already been 67 mass shootings. That’s more than one mass shooting per day. Our lawmakers must take action to help #EndGunViolenceNow. Click here to tell lawmakers to restore the assault weapons ban! actionnetwork.org/letters/as… @AFTunion
Nurses ratify contracts after strike at two NYC hospitals: brooklyneagle.com/articles/2… congrats @nynurses So well-
deserved! @THECITYNY @CityAndStateNY
Exactly @TeacherArthurG Come on @MountSinaiNYC - find a way!
NURSES STRIKE: Frontline workers walk out of two hospitals Monday morning after contract negotiations falter | amNewYork, Shame on @MountSinaiNYC management! Find a way & Support @nynurses & patient safety! @THECITYNY @ny1 @nytimes amny.com/news/nurses-strike-…
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Solidarity with our @nynurses family ✊
BREAKING: NYSNA nurses at eight hospitals delivered 10-day notices to strike today. NYSNA will continue to bargain non-stop between now and January 9th in the hopes of reaching agreements. #NYCNurseStrike #PatientsBeforeProfits #SafeStaffingSavesLives
nysna.org/press/2022/nyc-nur…
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Since the mid terms, Mike Pompeo has attempted to launch a presidential campaign by demonizing the work of millions of educators, calling their work “filth” and “propaganda.” Read my response to this dangerous and pathetic political tactic nypost.com/2022/12/02/randi-…
NYC vows to pay pre-K providers after lengthy delays ny.chalkbeat.org/2022/11/3/2… MUST READ @UFT @UFT_BKOffice Come on @DOEChancellor @NYCMayor - stop passing the buck - you’ve been in office 10 months! Fix it! @ChalkbeatNY @THECITYNY @NYCSpeakerAdams
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Please know that the prayers and warm wishes from so many are a comfort to our family and are helping Paul make progress with his recovery.
We are grateful for the quick response of law enforcement and emergency services, and for the life-saving medical care he is receiving.
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The New York Times put the attempted assassination of the United States Speaker of the House below the fold. If you want to know just how numb America has become to Trump’s inspiring of fascist violence, here it is.
I am a Holocaust survivor and retired NYC teacher. Invite me to speak to your students. ny.chalkbeat.org/2022/10/28/…, MUST READ & DO @UFT @UFT_BKOffice @AFTunion @WeingartenRandi Good on @ChalkbeatNY