May 12, 2022

PFT President Jerry Jordan at the "No More Excuses" rally at FS Key School:

On March 29, 2019, so many of us here today stood outside this very school, the oldest school building operating in the school district of Philadelphia, to launch the Fund Our Facilities Coalition. 

We stood here then, just as we do now, to demand more for our children, our educators, and our school communities.  In the time since our coalition launched, we have grown in strength. 

We have secured millions of dollars in remediation efforts. 

We have fought for changes small and large in the approach to a toxic

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Election Day Reminders!

• Find your polling place right here
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• Questions on election day? Use the state's hotline here
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• Find additional voter protection resources right here
• Polls are open from 7am to 8pm

Virtual Phone Banks

We have our virtual phone banks set up and ready for you to make calls directly to your fellow PFT members! This is another way you can lend a hand before the May 17th primary.

We need your help

Thank you school nurses. National Nurses Week is May 6-12, and National School Nurses Day is May 11th. Make sure to check out some of the freebies & discounts in honor of this special week.

PFT President Jerry Jordan: I am so very grateful to all of our school nurses for their incredible work each and every day. Our nurses are simply remarkable and have navigated extremely challenging circumstances amidst this unprecedented global pandemic. Each day, our nurses give so much of themselves, and I am so proud to represent you.

Round up of some deals and freebies for Teacher Appreciation Week 2022:

Click here for USA Today's roundup of deals & freebies.

Additional deals: 

• Retail Me Not's round up of deals & freebies: click here
• Good Morning America's round up of deals: click here

A message from Jerry:

Day in and day out, you work tirelessly to bring your best to our young people. You inspire, challenge, and celebrate our students each day. Amidst a global pandemic, you persisted and never stopped giving your all for the students you teach. Amidst challenges and struggles, you never stop seeing the joy in our profession. Re

April 27, 2022

Thank you, administrative professionals, for all you do in our schools and offices every day! Your work is greatly appreciated.

April 6, 2022

We are so grateful to PFT's amazing paraprofessionals for their tireless work each and every day. Paraprofessionals are a critical part of our school communities, and an integral part of our union.