@pft.org"I was so close to becoming a Senior Career Teacher, but I didn't know if I could afford another class, or any more time to take those courses."
Monique is among the veteran teachers reaching SCT status sooner thanks to our new contract! ❤️💪🏽
@pft.org"This isn't just about a paid leave. It's about valuing our educators as people and not just as employees."
We're proud to have negotiated paid parental & adoption leave so that members like Janet won't lose pay or sick leave after her family welcomes their third child!
@pft.orgCreating solutions. Expanding opportunity.
The PFT partners with the District & higher ed to help non-teacher members advance in their careers. This is how we address the teaching shortage crisis - and transform lives and communities! #PHLed #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #PFTstrong #CBAWednesday
@pft.org"Nurses have waited a long time to be considered for this recognition."
Under our new CBA, certified school nurses are eligible for Senior Career Status. Life really is better in a union! #PHLed #PFTstrong #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #CBAWednesday
@pft.orgPFT members at Sheppard School know that educating little learners is joyful and rewarding work. From learning the alphabet to how to share with others, the elementary years set kids on a path to becoming curious and disciplined scholars ❤️💪🏽
@pft.orgMEMBERS: Join us on Thursday, October 1st, at 5 pm, for the first general membership meeting of the school year.
Check your inbox for the virtual meeting link. Registration closes at noon on October 1st. #PhlEd #PFTstrong
@pft.orgPerfect pre-fall weather for GOTV canvassing! PFT staff and members are spending every Saturday until Election Day talking to neighbors about what flipping the PA Senate and Congress could mean for them and their communities.
Join us! www.mobilize.us/pftlocal3/ #PhlEd #PAvotes #PFTstrong
@pft.org"The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT) is also continuing its fight against a plan to close more than a dozen city schools.
"'We're still pushing the issue that all schools should stay open,' said Lashawna Coleman of PFT." #PhlEd #PFTstrong #LaborDay
@pft.orgSolidarity is beautiful 😍
A perfectly gorgeous #LaborDay! @aft.org VP DeJesus joined us in Philly & we were proud to march with @bobharvie-pa.bsky.social, a teacher we are working to send to Congress! #solidarity #1u #PAvotes #PFTstrong #BoycottStarbucks
@pft.orgMEMBERS: If you still have questions about SDP payroll, pop in to our Zoom office hours this Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Check your inbox for a link. #PhlEd #PFTstrong
@pft.orgWe ❤️ PFT building reps!
New to the District or your school? BRs are here to help navigate issues with building admin and potential violations of your CBA. An active, engaged chapter helps make sure the rights and labor of all members are respected.