Happening now: #union members turn out in #NHV for #NoKings 3, join @ctforall.bsky.social advocates to deliver #StandUpCT message & begin mobilizing for #MayDayStrong actions. #WorkersOverBillionaires @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @afthighered.bsky.social @aaup.org @acrecampaigns.bsky.social
March 28, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Happening now: #union members turn out in #NHV for #NoKings 3, join @ctforall.bsky.social advocates to deliver #StandUpCT message & begin mobilizing for #MayDayStrong actions. #WorkersOverBillionaires @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @afthighered.bsky.social @aaup.org @acrecampaigns.bsky.social
Happening now: #union members join their students, admin & muni electeds in urging lawmakers & the governor #ProtectOurKids by taking action to #FixTheFormula, resist harmful #privatization. #StandUpCT @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @afthighered.bsky.social @aaup.org @ctforall.bsky.social
March 4, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Happening now: #union members join their students, admin & muni electeds in urging lawmakers & the governor #ProtectOurKids by taking action to #FixTheFormula, resist harmful #privatization. #StandUpCT @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @afthighered.bsky.social @aaup.org @ctforall.bsky.social
Happening now: #MeridenTeachers leaders join their students, advocates to witness #GovNedLamont sign #CTBudget, celebrate moving #CTGeneralAssembly to secure millions in add’l #PublicEd resources. #StandUpCT @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @seiu.org @ctforall.bsky.social
May 26, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Happening now: #MeridenTeachers leaders join their students, advocates to witness #GovNedLamont sign #CTBudget, celebrate moving #CTGeneralAssembly to secure millions in add’l #PublicEd resources. #StandUpCT @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @seiu.org @ctforall.bsky.social
Happening now: #union activists join @ctforall.bsky.social advocates to urge #CTGeneralAssembly jud cmte lawmakers embrace #StandUpCT initiatives aimed at shielding communities’ protected areas from federal overreach. #ICEOut @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @afthighered.bsky.social @aaup.org
March 9, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Happening now: #union activists join @ctforall.bsky.social advocates to urge #CTGeneralAssembly jud cmte lawmakers embrace #StandUpCT initiatives aimed at shielding communities’ protected areas from federal overreach. #ICEOut @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @afthighered.bsky.social @aaup.org
#StandUpCT. @aft.org @afthighered.bsky.social @aaup.org @csuaaup.bsky.social @ctsenatedems.bsky.social @iamgarywinfield.bsky.social
February 2, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Happening now: #union members join advocates in @ctforall.bsky.social to launch #StandUpCT agenda, demand #CTGeneralAssembly invest in healthcare for #WorkingFamilies. #CodeREDCT @aft.org @afthealthcare.bsky.social @afthighered.bsky.social @aaup.org @cthousedems.bsky.social @ctsenatedems.bsky.social
February 2, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Happening now: #union members join advocates in @ctforall.bsky.social to launch #StandUpCT agenda, demand #CTGeneralAssembly invest in healthcare for #WorkingFamilies. #CodeREDCT @aft.org @afthealthcare.bsky.social @afthighered.bsky.social @aaup.org @cthousedems.bsky.social @ctsenatedems.bsky.social
Escalating efforts to #FixTheFormula; today #union members teamed up again w/students, parents & admin to renew call on #CTGeneralAssembly to invest in student learning, speed up boosting state #PublicEd funding foundation. #StandUpCT @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @seiu.org @ctforall.bsky.social
April 9, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Escalating efforts to #FixTheFormula; today #union members teamed up again w/students, parents & admin to renew call on #CTGeneralAssembly to invest in student learning, speed up boosting state #PublicEd funding foundation. #StandUpCT @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @seiu.org @ctforall.bsky.social
“If we do tax the wealthy, then we'll be able to guarantee great schools for every child, not just the children and the families who can afford to live in these wealthier towns.” #StandUpCT @aftteach.bsky.social @ctforall.bsky.social
Working class advocates call for a CT Billionaire’s Tax, raising debate amid rising costs nationwide
The Tax Day press conference raised debate over who foots the bill to support working families.
www.ctpublic.org
April 16, 2026 at 3:27 PM
“If we do tax the wealthy, then we'll be able to guarantee great schools for every child, not just the children and the families who can afford to live in these wealthier towns.” #StandUpCT @aftteach.bsky.social @ctforall.bsky.social
Collective action to #ProtectOurKids FTW! #Union leaders commend @cthousedems.bsky.social, @ctsenatedems.bsky.social, #GovNedLamont for stepping up to #FundOurFutureCT, call on local officials to do likewise: bit.ly/2026PreK12Fu... #StandUpCT@aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @ctforall.bsky.social
May 1, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Collective action to #ProtectOurKids FTW! #Union leaders commend @cthousedems.bsky.social, @ctsenatedems.bsky.social, #GovNedLamont for stepping up to #FundOurFutureCT, call on local officials to do likewise: bit.ly/2026PreK12Fu... #StandUpCT@aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @ctforall.bsky.social
Turning up to #FundOurFutureCT; #union activists are mobilizing to demand #PublicEd resources students need to thrive; make your call today: win.newmode.net/meridenorgan... #StandUpCT @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @neatoday.bsky.social @ceateachers.bsky.social @seiu.org @ctforall.bsky.social
April 24, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Turning up to #FundOurFutureCT; #union activists are mobilizing to demand #PublicEd resources students need to thrive; make your call today: win.newmode.net/meridenorgan... #StandUpCT @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @neatoday.bsky.social @ceateachers.bsky.social @seiu.org @ctforall.bsky.social
We take care of each other; last night #union members, their students & advocates in @ctforall.bsky.social gathered in #NHV for emergency response training ahead of Saturday’s #NoKings festival. #StandUpCT @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @unitehere.org
March 25, 2026 at 9:00 PM
We take care of each other; last night #union members, their students & advocates in @ctforall.bsky.social gathered in #NHV for emergency response training ahead of Saturday’s #NoKings festival. #StandUpCT @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @unitehere.org
Taking #NoKings to the next level; join allies in @ctforall.bsky.social in #NHV later this month for 1 of many peaceful demos across CT, nation: aftct.org/event/no-kin... #StandUpCT @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @afthighered.bsky.social @psrp-aft.bsky.social @afthealthcare.bsky.social @aaup.org
March 16, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Taking #NoKings to the next level; join allies in @ctforall.bsky.social in #NHV later this month for 1 of many peaceful demos across CT, nation: aftct.org/event/no-kin... #StandUpCT @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @afthighered.bsky.social @psrp-aft.bsky.social @afthealthcare.bsky.social @aaup.org
“The school funding issue is no longer confined to urban districts, like Meriden or Danbury or New London. It is having detrimental effects on suburban and rural districts as well.” #StandUpCT @aftteach.bsky.social
Connecticut families, lawmakers address need for education funding amid budget deficits
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Educators, students, and parents gathered at the state capitol Thursday to discuss major budget deficits in various school districts. Educators say they’re worried ab…
www.wtnh.com
April 10, 2026 at 3:44 PM
“The school funding issue is no longer confined to urban districts, like Meriden or Danbury or New London. It is having detrimental effects on suburban and rural districts as well.” #StandUpCT @aftteach.bsky.social
Happening now: #union members join students, parents & advocates to kick off week of action to #FundOurFuture by delivering 1000s of postcards to #GovNedLamont demanding boost to #PublicEd foundation & #FixTheFormula now. #StandUpCT @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @seiu.org @ctforall.bsky.social
April 21, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Happening now: #union members join students, parents & advocates to kick off week of action to #FundOurFuture by delivering 1000s of postcards to #GovNedLamont demanding boost to #PublicEd foundation & #FixTheFormula now. #StandUpCT @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @seiu.org @ctforall.bsky.social
Happening now: #union members, parents & advocates outside State Capitol in selling “school-ade” to #FundOurFutureCT, make case for #RealSolutions to learning crisis. #StandUpCT #StandUpCT @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @neatoday.bsky.social @ceateachers.bsky.social @seiu.org @ctforall.bsky.social
April 23, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Happening now: #union members, parents & advocates outside State Capitol in selling “school-ade” to #FundOurFutureCT, make case for #RealSolutions to learning crisis. #StandUpCT #StandUpCT @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @neatoday.bsky.social @ceateachers.bsky.social @seiu.org @ctforall.bsky.social
February 28, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Happening now: #union members urge #CTGeneralAssembly finance cmte lawmakers to embrace @ctforall.bsky.social's #StandUpCT agenda proposal to generate revenue needed to preserve & protect #TheCTDifference. @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @afthighered.bsky.social @aaup.org
February 27, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Happening now: #union members urge #CTGeneralAssembly finance cmte lawmakers to embrace @ctforall.bsky.social's #StandUpCT agenda proposal to generate revenue needed to preserve & protect #TheCTDifference. @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @afthighered.bsky.social @aaup.org