Topic: Government

Thousands of teachers, school employees expected for Capitol rally

Publish Date: March 6, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 6, 2019 CONTACTS Rob D’Amico (Texas AFT): 512-627-1343 Clay Robison (TSTA): 512-535-8994 WHAT:   Several thousand teachers and other school employees from throughout Texas are expected to gather at the state Capitol to demand more funding for public school students, educators and retired educators. Most will be traveling to Austin on their Spring Break. WHO:    Joining them...

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Bus and other transportation options for the 2019 Red for Ed Rally

Publish Date: March 6, 2019

Below are list of Texas AFT local affiliates attending the March 11 for the Texas Red for Ed rally. Most of the unions listed that are not Austin based will have buses coming in for the rally, and others may have carpooling opportunities. Please feel free to contact these local unions directly to see if they have availability on their...

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Statement on Texas House Democratic Caucus proposals for school finance

Publish Date: February 21, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 21, 2019 CONTACT: Rob D’Amico, 512-627-1343 Texas American Federation of Teachers President Louis Malfaro commented today on the Texas House Democratic Caucus proposals for school finance: The proposals presented today help put the conversation at the Capitol where it needs to be, on making a significant investment in our students and all the school employees who...

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