WAU at Wayne State Forms The Immigration Solidarity Coalition
Across higher education campuses, the rapidly shifting immigration landscape is weighing heavily on students and faculty as they navigate visa concerns and travel restrictions. Some Canadian campus members are making contingency plans in case the border closes or travel becomes severely limited. International students are uncertain whether they can visit their families abroad—or whether they will be able to complete their degrees or enroll at their university or college at all. And there are members and students who fear for their own safety, or that of their families, simply driving to campus or leaving their homes.
With this in mind, WAU at Wayne State is forming a committee dedicated to coordinating the Wayne State response to immigration-related issues. The Immigration Solidarity Coalition is open to WAU members,students and members of other unions as well. They will serve as a hub for gathering information, pooling resources, and taking coordinated action. The goal is to be proactive and to act in solidarity doing what is right for students and faculty at the Wayne State Campus.
Stand with Teamsters Local 332 Nurses – Rally at the Capitol March 17
The Teamsters Local 332 nurses at Henry Ford Genesys and supporters are holding a rally at the Capitol building in Lansing, Michigan from 9:00am to 3:00pm on Tuesday, March 17.
These nurses are about to reach their 200th day on the picket line, so let’s show them some solidarity!
Click Here to view the Facebook event and more information.
Tell Congress: Support the Working Americans Tax Cut Act
The AFT’s top priority is fighting for a better life for our members and the communities we serve. People are being squeezed in so many different directions today—with little relief in sight.
Recently, the Working Americans Tax Cut Act was introduced by its chief sponsor, Sen. Chris Van Hollen, along with Sen. Mark Kelly, and others. This idea came from a simple, bold proposal the AFT has been discussing with our members, allies, senators and House members. This legislation will result in thousands of dollars more in take-home pay for working families each year. And with the rising prices of groceries, gas, rent, healthcare and everything else, it’s never been more necessary!
President Trump promised to lower costs, but it hasn’t happened. This bill will put real money back into the pockets of working families by exempting the first $46,000 of income for an individual—or $92,000 for a married couple—from federal income taxes.
Last year, the AFT executive council passed a resolution calling for a working-class tax cut within a fair and effective taxation system where millionaires and billionaires pay their fair share. Congress taking up the idea through the Working Americans Tax Cut Act is our chance to make a meaningful difference in millions of Americans’ lives.
Write your members of Congress now and urge them to support the Working Americans Tax Cut Act.
Thank you for joining our call to give a tax cut to working families.
March 20 International Day of Happiness
What helps us to feel happy–and how can we teach those habits to students? On March 20, millions of people around the world will celebrate the International Day of Happiness, a global moment to reflect on well-being and human flourishing. This new blog shares ideas and resources for celebrating the International Day of Happiness on March 20–and beyond.
AFT’s Health & Wellness Community
Teaching is rewarding–but also demanding. AFT’s Health & Wellness Community offers resources, upcoming webinars, and ideas to help support your well-being and build healthier work environments for students and staff.
AFT Webinar Conflict & Communication: How Facing Hard Conversations Strengthens Our Well-Being – March 18
Why do we keep postponing the conversations we know we need to have? And if silence feels easier in the moment, why does it leave us more exhausted in the long run? Research shows that social stress accounts for up to 75% of stressful incidents at work and that withholding concerns increases emotional exhaustion. Yet many of us instinctively sidestep tension, even when honest dialogue could lighten our load.
On Wednesday, March 18, 6-7 p.m. EDT, join AFT Share My Lesson and Tyler Hester with Educators Thriving for Conflict & Communication: How Facing Hard Conversations Strengthens Our Well-Being, the next session in our 2026 Educator Wellness Webinar Series, a free, for-credit professional learning opportunity designed to support your well-being.
In this session, participants will explore a practical, research-backed framework for navigating difficult conversations well. You’ll gain insight into your natural tendencies in moments of conflict—patterns that shape how you interpret and respond to tension—and learn approaches that help you communicate your needs without escalation and replace avoidance with productive dialogue. You’ll leave with concrete tools to improve communication with colleagues, students, and loved ones—and to support your own well-being in the process.
Share My Lesson Virtual Conference Registration Open
Join Share My Lesson March 23–26 for the 2026 Virtual Conference—four days featuring 30+ all-new webinars and free, for-credit professional development for PreK–higher education teachers and school staff.
What You’ll Gain
Practical, classroom-ready strategies—from educational organizations you already trust—across three focused strands:
- The Whole Educator, the Whole Student: Wellness, social emotional learning, and mental health supports for school communities.
- The Power of Core Subjects: Fresh approaches to math, science, civics, literacy and the arts. Sponsored by BuildSubmarines.com.
- Teaching in a Digital World: AI, media literacy, digital well-being and classroom innovation. Sponsored by OpenAI.
Learn alongside experts from Common Sense Education, Facing History & Ourselves, Colorín Colorado, Science Friday and Lee & Low Books—and many other trusted education partners.
Attend live. Plan your schedule. Enter for a chance to win 1 of 5 wellness care packages!
Contribute to the AFT Michigan PAC Today
AFT Michigan fights for our members, students, patients and communities all year round and we need your help. Can you donate $1 a week to aid us in this fight? Please visit the AFT Michigan website to contribute and make a big difference in protecting public education and building a better Michigan future!
Celebrating Women’s History Month
Women have always been at the forefront of change, strengthening our communities, advancing justice and expanding opportunity for all.
Celebrate Women’s History Month with a curated collection of lesson plans and classroom resources for preK-12 educators. Explore stories, perspectives and achievements that help students better understand women’s contributions throughout history.
Click Herefor AFT Share My Lesson Resources.
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