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6 Aug 2024
Our President, Ken Zarifis, wrote a letter to new Austin ISD educators in which he highlights recent union victories, outlines vital upcoming electoral initiatives, and raises a call to action. In solidarity!
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Governor Walz isn’t only an ally to labor – he’s our union brother with a deep commitment to a pro-worker agenda. Labor stands united behind the Harris–Walz ticket and ready to help lead the effort to defeat Trump, Vance and their Project 2025 agenda.
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6 Aug 2024
RT @BeckyPringle: VP @KamalaHarris has delivered once again for students and educators with this exceptional choice of the “Education Gover…
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RT @rweingarten: Congrats @Tim_Walz! As Governor his record has been exemplary including record funding for public education, protecting r…
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19 Apr 2024
To win our demands, it's time to show our power! We need you to join us at a rally outside AISD HQ on Thursday, April 25th, starting at 5pm
Let’s show the district that now is the time to Cap, Compensate, and Collaborate! It's time to #MakeItRight!
RSVP: l.ead.me/beiywt
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14 Feb 2024
Today, we're launching our #MakeItRight campaign to demand sustainable workloads and compensation. Across Austin ISD, employees are wearing stickers and taking selfies to tell the district what their love language is!
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Education Austin retweeted
14 Feb 2024
Happy Valentine’s Day! My love language today and everyday is strong worker’s unions and a positive working and learning environment for all! @EdAustin_TX ❤️🫶🏼✨
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18 Dec 2023
Tomorrow!🎊Our Holiday Social is at Central Machine Works (Dec 19th) from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. Come hang out with your fellow members to cap off the semester! We'd love to see you there.
Please RSVP using this short form so we can get an accurate headcount: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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8 Dec 2023
🎊 Our Holiday Social is at Central Machine Works on Tuesday, Dec 19th from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. Come hang out with your fellow members to cap off the semester! We'd love to see you there.
Please RSVP using this form so we can get an accurate headcount: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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Education Austin retweeted
3 Aug 2023
Free children's immunization clinic and back-to-school bash w/school supplies @BurnetMS today 1-4 pm! Sponsored by @austinvoices @BCBSTX @AusPublicHealth Smile Doctors. @AustinISD @aratisingh @EdAustin_TX @cookcrocs @navarro_vikings @WooldridgeElem @PillowPanthers
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Education Austin retweeted
28 Jun 2023
We've said it before, but it bears repeating: Don’t mess with Texas nurses! 💪
@Ascensionorg can lock us out for three days, but they can’t stop our fight for our patients and our community!
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Transformational #communityschools use strategic, relationship-driven partnerships and leverage community assets & wisdom to close opportunity and achievement gaps for students. Learn more in #AmericanEducator: aft.org/ae/summer2023/woods @EdAustin_TX @EPFederation @HFT2415 @NEHOUAFT
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Education Austin retweeted
27 Jun 2023
Today, we joined hundreds of nurses and advocates in the scorching Texas heat because we believe in a better, fairer future for our nurses & patients.
I’m proud to stand in solidarity with @NationalNurses as they fight for what is right for our community. #UnionStrong ✊🏽
ALT Vanessa Fuentes at strike for nurses.
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(And @EdAustin_TX reached an historic consultation agreement with Austin ISD on raising employee wages this year too.)
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Education Austin retweeted
22 Jun 2023
Employees with San Marcos Hays County EMS have unionized following an election with the National Labor Relations Board. austinchronicle.com/news/202…
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22 Jun 2023
800 @NationalNurses nurses at Seton Ascension hospital in Austin, TX are going on strike!
Tuesday, June 27th
Ascension Seton Medical Center (sidewalk of hospital at 1201 W 38th St)
For picketing shift times & how to support our striking nurses, click: forms.gle/qdVjYoyANThuEfPJA
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Education Austin retweeted
21 Jun 2023
🧘🏽 Happy International Yoga Day! Celebrate this Yoga Day with this FREE virtual yoga session on demand. Give your brain a break and focus on your muscles, bones and joints:
🏵️ sharemylesson.com/webinars/s…
#Yoga #SEL @AFTunion @AFTteach @EdAustin_TX
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21 Jun 2023
Do you or someone you know want to make a positive impact on the world? Come educate in Austin. Minimum starting pay now $20 per hour! Come to the Classified Career Fair on Saturday, June 24. Spread the word!
For more info and to register: bit.ly/aisdjune24
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