Randi Weingarten
Randi Weingarten is an influential American labor leader and the president of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), a prominent teachers' union representing hundreds of thousands of educators. Weingarten has been a strong advocate for public education and teachers' rights, often engaging in national discussions on educational policy, labor rights, and social justice. In recent news, she reacted critically to former President Trump's plan to eliminate the Department of Education, emphasizing the essential services it provides for students and educators.
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AFT's Weingarten, who announced a partnership between her union and the World Economic Forum to create curriculum.
Education Secretary McMahon tells teachers they can opt out of union dues
United States· 2026-02-23
Randi Weingarten is the president of the American Federation of Teachers.
NEA funneled millions to far-left groups in recent years, new filings showUnited States· 2026-01-16
Randi Weingarten is the president of the American Federation of Teachers.
NEA faces backlash over LGBTQ+ training labeling conservatives villainsUnited States· 2025-11-20
American Federation of Teachers president Randi Weingarten echoed concerns about the impact on students.
Trump administration accelerates push to dismantle Education Department as it offloads work to other agenciesUnited States· 2025-11-19
Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, and her union cronies cry out that schools will collapse without the Department of Education.
Government shutdown exposes Department of Education as unnecessaryUnited States· 2025-10-31AFT President Randi Weingarten said the deal vindicated the fight for student loan borrowers' rights.
Student loan forgiveness deal reached with Trump administrationUnited States· 2025-10-21
Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, emphasizes the importance of having a voice in democracy and labor.
Biggest US labor unions fuel No Kings protests against Trump: ‘You need a voice to have freedom’ | US unions
United Kingdom· 2025-10-18
American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten hailed the news that Walters is vacating the state post.
Oklahoma state superintendent Ryan Walters is stepping down for a new jobUnited States· 2025-09-26
Randi Weingarten is the President of the American Federation of Teachers who was mentioned in relation to Jeremy Carl's inflammatory comments.
KFile: Trump nominee for key State Department position attempted to erase years of inflammatory social media postsUnited States· 2025-09-25
Randi Weingarten has a new book arguing everyone who disagrees with her views on public education – which have destroyed public education in America – is a fascist.
Hillary Clinton faces social media backlash for promoting 'Fascists' bookUnited States· 2025-09-18
Randi Weingarten is set to hold a virtual event promoting her new book on educators battling fascist regimes.
Randi Weingarten to promote anti-fascism book as Charlie Kirk death leads newsUnited States· 2025-09-16
Randi Weingarten, president of the AFT, emphasized the need for safe and welcoming classrooms.
Teachers sue over Trump’s immigration crackdown | World News
Jamaica· 2025-09-11
Randi Weingarten is the head of the American Federation of Teachers who has had conflicts with Martin.
The DNC’s chair inherited a crisis. His critics say he’s part of itUnited States· 2025-08-25
Randi Weingarten is the president of the American Federation of Teachers.
Despite downward trend in membership teachers unions still spend big on politicsUnited States· 2025-08-24
Randi Weingarten is the president of the American Federation of Teachers union, criticizing the funding freeze as harmful to children.
From summer school to language class, Education Department freezes leave students bereft of learning lifelinesUnited States· 2025-07-16
AFT President Randi Weingarten said in a statement that the academy is a place where educators and school staff will learn about AI.
Microsoft, OpenAI and Anthropic are investing millions to train teachers how to use AIUnited States· 2025-07-09
Randi Weingarten is the president of the American Federation of Teachers and recently resigned from the Democratic National Committee after 23 years.
Democrats urged to cut ties with Randi Weingarten by former Harris aideUnited States· 2025-07-03
Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, commented on the Supreme Court ruling regarding LGBTQ books in schools.
Teachers union leaders split on SCOTUS ruling about LGBTQ books in schoolsUnited States· 2025-07-01
Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, alluded to disagreements with Martin's leadership as a reason for leaving the DNC.
The DNC’s cash crunch deepens as new filings show Republicans with a huge advantageUnited States· 2025-06-21
Randi Weingarten delivered a 'No Kings Day' protest speech from Philadelphia slamming President Donald Trump.
Conservatives slam Weingarten's 'No Kings Day' speech as she departs DNCUnited States· 2025-06-17Randi Weingarten led angry crowds during the protests against the Army's 250th birthday celebration.
Democrats offer lame protests as Trump hosts celebration of Army's 250th birthdayUnited States· 2025-06-17
Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, is departing the DNC, telling Chair Ken Martin she is 'out of step with the leadership.'
Union leaders depart DNC in latest blow to Democratic Party leadershipUnited States· 2025-06-16
Randi Weingarten is the leader of the American Federation of Teachers who resigned from the DNC amid internal disputes.
Union leaders Randi Weingarten and Lee Saunders quit DNC posts in the party’s latest disputeUnited States· 2025-06-16Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, emphasized the fight for democracy during the protests.
Here’s what protesters say brought them out to ‘No Kings’ events across the countryUnited States· 2025-06-16
Randi Weingarten hosted a virtual town hall with Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and two leading political operatives in Democratic Party politics.
Investigation reveals Democratic groups with $2.1B behind #NoKings protestsUnited States· 2025-06-13
Randi Weingarten is the president of the American Federation of Teachers, one of the groups suing the department.
US Education Department must reinstate nearly 1400 fired workers
New Zealand· 2025-05-23
Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, welcomed the ruling as a step to reverse the fight against knowledge.
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Vietnam· 2025-05-23
American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten participated in the sit-in to support the Democratic lawmakers.
Top Democrats hold sit-in on Capitol steps as they seek new ways to push back on Trump’s agendaUnited States· 2025-04-27
American Federation of Teachers president Randi Weingarten addresses the Supreme Court case on LGBTQ books and curriculum in classrooms.
AFT boss Randi Weingarten shares her 'concern' with SCOTUS case on LGBTQ booksUnited States· 2025-04-23
Randi Weingarten criticizes Trump's decision to dismantle the Education Department as illegal and wrong.
RANDI WEINGARTEN: Trump's decision to dismantle the Education Department is illegal and wrongUnited States· 2025-04-14
