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The Houston Federation of Teachers is a union of professionals that champions fairness, democracy, economic opportunity, and high quality public education.
Thank you so much to everyone who helped us pack hundreds of HFT bags for returning Houston ISD employees! It was so fun enjoying the day with you. We’re so grateful 🥰 We are wishing every HISD employee a good first day back to work tomorrow. Let’s get through this school year together! hft2415.org
The Houston Pride Parade has been rescheduled to August 15! RSVP if you want to walk with us: www.mobilize.us/hft/event/99...
“We can have strong public schools as soon as we fire Mike Morath, we fire Mike Miles, and give ours schools back to the community!” If elected governor, Gina Hinojosa will appoint an educator to serve as Texas Education Agency Commissioner. Are you with us? @texasaft.org @aft.org
In just the first 2 ½ years of the state takeover, 21,901 Houston ISD employees have left the district. Teachers, counselors, nurses, support staff, and administrators—over 127,000 years of experience gone. This November, your vote is your voice. Are you registered to vote? @texasaft.org @aft.org
The People's Hearing, hosted by Christina Morales - Representative TX District 145: At each hearing, legislators hear directly from community members about the most pressing issues they face and the barriers that keep families from thriving. RSVP here! texaslpc.org/houston
“My union rep has been so helpful. Under the state takeover, it’s impossible to survive without joining the union… You do not want to get swept in the current without a life jacket.” #HISD #HoustonISD #MikeMiles #HISDTakeover #UnionStrong @texasaft.org @aft.org
This week, we released a joint statement with @aft.org and @texasaft.org condemning the killing of Houstonian and father Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by ICE and calling for an independent investigation into the tragedy. Our local leadership must put the safety of city residents above all else. 🔗 below ⬇️
Question! How much do you think Houston ISD has spent on outsourced law firms since the state took over? Do you think it's more than the years prior? Any guesses? ⬇️
On Wednesday, we joined our community to honor Lorenzo Salgado Araujo's life and demand transparency. Our thoughts are with Mr. Salgado Araujo’s family. We invite everyone to join a vigil for Lorenzo Saturday, July 11 at 10AM at 3219 Harrisburg Blvd. www.aft.org/our-communit...
Sharing from Fiel Houston. Let’s stand with the Salgado Araujo family and our Houston community. Lorenzo’s son is a local teacher, and we want to show up in solidarity with him, his family, and everyone impacted by this tragedy. 📅 July 8 | 🕡 6:30 PM 📍 6820 Canal St., Houston, TX 77011
We want to hear from educators, parents, students, and community members. What are your thoughts on this?👇
“I couldn’t give up. It’s not an option.” In this episode of Organizing with HFT, we speak with Arnetta Murray, a 19-year Texas Special Education teacher, about why she continues to advocate for public education in Houston ISD—even when the cards feel stacked against educators. youtu.be/6-v88LUUaN8
*REMINDER* The deadline to resign from Houston ISD without penalty is TODAY, Friday, June 26, 2026. Under the Texas Education Code, contract employees are required to resign no later than 45 days before the first day of instruction for the school year. More here: www.texasaft.org/know-your-ri...
Thank you, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia, for your advocacy for our students and educators.
“I won’t pretend the district’s decision wasn’t devastating for me. I’ve given my entire adult life to this career. But I want to turn my focus to the students… Students lost a competent teacher who advocated to ensure that they would receive instruction per IDEA.” More ⬇️ @texasaft.org @aft.org
Today we are honoring and remembering a milestone for American freedom. See more in the comments ⬇️
Mission Possible: This cockroach ignored food, water, shelter, trash, and made a beeline for Mike Miles. Which uninvited guest did the room want gone first? 🪳🗑️ #HoustonISD #HISD #MikeMiles #EndtheTEATakeover
“This is the face of one of the astonishingly large numbers of certified teachers gone from Houston ISD.” 38-year veteran Texas teacher, Jamie Russo, tells her story about the impact of the state takeover of Houston ISD. @texasaft.org @aft.org #VoteAbbottOut #ElectGina #TeamTexasSchools
☀️ Summer savings start with your union! ☀️ Are you returning to HISD next school year? Join HFT today to get access to exclusive AFT member discounts on travel, amusement parks, shopping, moving services, AT&T, AFT's new, free trauma counseling, and more. Links in comments ⬇️
The Pride Parade has been canceled. Thank you so much to everyone who planned on attending. We will pass along any updates we receive. Have a great weekend and Happy Pride!
You’re invited to walk with HFT in the Houston Pride Parade this Saturday, June 6! Join fellow educators, staff, families, and community allies as we celebrate Pride. Everyone who RSVPs will receive more details for suggested parking, line up meeting location, and more. RSVP link in the comments ⬇️
Ms. Rennette Brown has been in Houston ISD since 1998! In a recent episode of Organizing with HFT, she talks about the benefits of being part of our union and what it means to be a strong building representative. “Call the union. The union is here for you.” www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvBa...
📣 HFT Members 📣 Please take our brief End-of-Year HFT Member Survey. Your input shapes our union’s priorities and strengthens our collective advocacy for the support educators deserve. Check your personal email for the link from HFT President Jackie Anderson sent out on Memorial Day. Thank you!
🗳️ Primary Runoff Endorsements 🗳️ Don’t forget! Today is Election Day. If you weren’t able to vote early, today is your last chance to make your voice heard. Polls are open from 7 AM - 7 PM. Here are our HFT COPE endorsements:
As we spend time with our families today, we want to reflect on and stand in solidarity with those who gave everything for our freedoms. Their courage and dedication will never be forgotten. From our union family to yours, we wish you a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.
Save the date for June 6, 2026, to walk with HFT in the Houston Pride Parade! Our tentative time frame for walkers to arrive at line up is 4:00PM, but is subject to change. RSVP here: mobilize.us/s/X9suuv/o
HFT Members: Do you have questions about the letters Houston ISD sent stating, “TIA funds are not paid directly to individual teachers”? If so, please email Corina Ortiz at CORTIZ@HFT2415.ORG. We will host an emergency Town Hall meeting next week for HFT members. Date/Time: TBD. Stay tuned!