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AFT DELEGATE Convention 2026
We were honored to join educators, healthcare professionals, public employees, retirees, students, and labor allies at the 89th AFT Convention in Washington, D.C., where union members came together to build worker power and strengthen the labor movement.
In this video, DC ACTS President Kelly Ukun speaks about the power of solidarity, the importance of organizing and collective bargaining, and DC ACTS’ commitment to charter school educators, students, families, and communities.
From district schools to charter schools, our purpose remains the same: strong public schools, strong educators, and strong unions.
Watch the video to hear from President Kelly Ukun and Washington Teachers’ Union President Laura Fuchs as they represent DC ACTS and stand alongside our AFT and AFL labor partners.
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AFT Book Club: A Conversation with Kamala Harris
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March 4 Day of Action to Protect Our Kids, Our Families and Our Communities
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The Hidden Costs of Vouchers Programs
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USDA Is Choosing to Take Food Away from Children
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness Webinar
The AFT continues to lead the charge for justice for student loan borrowers. Join AFT President Randi Weingarten, Protect Borrowers,
Join President Randi Weingarten from AFT and fellow educators for the No Kings Rally
📣 Hey DC ACTS Family! 💪🏽 Join President Randi Weingarten from AFT and fellow educators for the No Kings Rally
International teachers face uncertainty as DCPS backtracks on green card help
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Two More D.C. Charter Schools Ratify Union Contracts
Historic Milestone for D.C. Charter Schools DC International Staff and Capital City Staff have ratified their first contracts with their
Not a teacher shortage, a wage shortage
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September 7: Union Day @ The Commanders
On September 7, join the Community Services Agency for Union Day at the Washington Commanders to cheer on Old DC versus the
August 4: Nominate a leader for CLUW DC’s Gloria T. Johnson Awards
CLUW DC is now accepting nominations of dynamic women and femme labor organizers, leaders, and activists in the DC area
28th Annual Golf Tournament 2025
Registration is now open for the Community Services Agency’s 28th Annual Golf Tournament! Register your team to play on Monday, September 22,
UNITE HERE Local 23 calls for boycott of food service venues at U.S. House
Food service workers at the U.S. House of Representatives, organized with UNITE HERE Local 23, have called for a boycott of
2nd Annual Social Justice Curriculum Fair
2nd Annual Social Justice Curriculum Fair! August 19, 2025 | 8:45 AM – 12:15 PM Location: Inspired Teaching Demonstration PCS
Trump is slashing Education staff.
The Department of Education plays a critical role in supporting millions of students across the country, especially those from low-income
A cowardly way of dismantling public education
The Trump administration took drastic action that will harm millions of students across the country. By firing half of the
Bernie strongly disagrees with James Carville
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Protect Our Kids
The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) has launched the “Protect Our Kids” campaign, urging educators, students, parents, and community allies
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