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Make your views known to those in Congress and state legislatures who represent you on the issues that affect working families every day.  Visit the AFT's Take Action page.

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June 8, 2022

Dear Members & Community Partners,

This is urgent. Senator Toomey could very well be the deciding factor in the move towards common-sense gun reform. (Take a look at March for Our Lives Co-Founder David Hogg's message on the importance of Senator Toomey's vote here.)

Today, I need you to call Senator Toomey. Call both his Philadelphia and DC office. Then let us know you have called by clicking here.

• DC: (202) 224-4254
• Philadelphia: (215) 241-1090

Before he leaves office, Senator Toomey has the chance to do something meaningful that will make a

All election releated information is on pftvotes.org.

Election Day Reminders!

• Find your polling place right here
  • Philadelphia residents can also use the City Commissioners site
• Questions on election day? Use the state's hotline here
• Philadelphia DA's Election Protection taskforce
• 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

UPDATE JUNE 16, 2022:

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Read Jerry Jordan's full statement on what's unfolding in the state legislature here.

Read Jerry Jordan's recent legislative memo here.

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UPDATE JUNE 9, 2022:

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Instead of working to implement common-sense gun reform and to fully fund public education (with the more than $13 BILLION in extra funding in the state's coffers), here's what the Pennsylvania legislature is working on:

• Anti-trans legislation [Read and share the twitter thread here.]
• Anti-worker legislation [Read Philadelphia AFL's statement here

Click here to send your letter calling for a Safety Plan NOW!

Write to the Mayor, Superintendent, City Council, and School Board: 

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The American Rescue Plan is a critical lifeline which will have huge, longlasting impacts. Learn more about its impacts for the country, for PA, and for the School District (over $1B) below, and complete this survey to let us know how you think the funding should be spent.

Federal Overview

Read more about the federal overview here.

Pennsylvania Specific Funding

Download PA's Factsheet right here.

How will the ARP impact the School District of Philadelphia?

The School District is slated to receive over one BILLION in one time funding. This huge influx of funding should incorporate community input