Education Austin

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!

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. aflcio.org/press/releases…

VP @KamalaHarris has delivered once again for students and educators with this exceptional choice of the “Education Governor” @GovTimWalz as her running mate. Educators are fired up and united. We know that electing the Harris-Walz ticket is the only way to take America forward.

Congrats @Tim_Walz! As Governor his record has been exemplary including record funding for public education, protecting reproductive rights, expanding collective bargaining, access to affordable childcare & paid family and medical leave. @KamalaHarris made a great choice!!

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

Sign our petition here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/make…

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!

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 ❤️🫶🏼✨

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/1FAI…

🎊 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/1FAI…

Our members are at the Capitol ready to testify against vouchers! #TxLege

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

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!

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/… @EdAustin_TX @EPFederation @HFT2415 @NEHOUAFT

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 ✊🏽

@AFTEVPDeJesus @SAALocal67 (And @EdAustin_TX reached an historic consultation agreement with Austin ISD on raising employee wages this year too.)

Employees with San Marcos Hays County EMS have unionized following an election with the National Labor Relations Board. austinchronicle.com/news/2023-06-2…

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/qdVjYoyANThuEf…

🧘🏽 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/stren… #Yoga #SEL @AFTunion @AFTteach @EdAustin_TX

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