Friday, October 3: Massachusetts Corporate Fair Share Hearing & Action
Come along with AFT Massachusetts leadership and staff as we join our partners from the Raise Up Massachusetts Coalition at the State House this Friday, October 3, to fight for the Corporate Fair Share Act! The MA State Legislature will be holding a hearing on this priority bill, An Act Combating Offshore Tax Avoidance. We hope you’ll join us as we gather at the State House at 9:00AM for a press conference, then continue our advocacy by turning out for the hearing at 10:00am. Sign up here to join us this Friday! Learn more about the Corporate Fair Share bill here.
Monday, October 6: Retirement Planning Workshop for Public Sector AFT Members
All public sector members are invited to join the AFT Massachusetts for a virtual retirement planning workshop on Monday, October 6, 2025, at 5 pm! AFT Massachusetts has partnered with Teacher Retirement Solutions (TRS), which specializes in providing independent financial guidance, strategies and solutions to educators, school employees, librarians, and their families throughout New England, to provide prospective retirees with this comprehensive workshop. TRS’ Certified Financial Planner John Gregorio and AFT Massachusetts Secretary-Treasurer Brant Duncan will cover a variety of topics, including the Massachusetts' public employee retirement formula, Social Security, and living in retirement. Register today!
October 7: MassINC Fixing The Foundation Report Release
MassINC will be releasing its “Fixing the Foundation” report, chronicling its investigation into the inequities in school facilities across our state, how the quality of these facilities affects students’ learning and well-being, and charting a path forward for addressing these systemic issues. AFT MA President Jessica Tang will be speaking at the report release event, which will feature a presentation of key findings and a discussion with fellow education and policy leaders about how Massachusetts can provide all students with safe, modern, and equitable school environments. Sign up here for more info and to join.
October 7 and 29: Student Debt Clinics for AFT Members
As a union, we are fighting to make college affordable and student debt manageable. However, 44 million people in the United States are saddled with student loan debt. Register today!
Do you or a family member have student loan debt?
Are you struggling to make monthly payments or worrying about student loans following you throughout your life?
Are you tired of getting phone calls from loan servicers, or concerned about how to tell scams from genuine help when it comes to debt forgiveness?
October 10-12: AFT Civil, Human and Women's Rights Conference
With the 2026 midterm elections approaching, AFT recognizes this moment as the first major national inflection point to turn the tide on policy, reclaim public institutions, and push back against the growing infrastructure of repression. This conference will equip AFT locals with the tools to meet that moment head-on—with strategy, solidarity, and a commitment to long-term power-building. Participants will engage through three core training tracks: Communications Training, disrupting disinformation and reclaiming public narrative, by use of social media tools; Political Training, Advancing democracy at the ballot box and building durable civic power; and MOVE (Mobilize. Organize. Vote. Empower.) Training, for grassroots resistance, cross-sector coalition-building, and union-based movement work. Learn more and register here to attend.
October 16: AFT MA Fall Virtual Town Hall!
Join AFT Massachusetts for a virtual town hall to learn more about union wins across Massachusetts and what we can learn from them, how local and national current events are impacting our union members, *AND* hear from AFT President Randi Weingarten! Sign up here for more info & to join!
October 16, October 27, & November 4: Boston People’s Forums on Graduation Readiness
Our state is in the process of deciding what graduation will look like for years to come. In December, the Governor’s Statewide Graduation Council will make recommendations on new graduation requirements—and we cannot afford for students, families, and communities to be left out of this decision. Join a People’s Forum on Graduation Readiness, organized by Citizens for Public Schools (CPS) this fall to make your voice heard!
East Boston: October 16, 6:00–7:30 PM, RSVP here
Dorchester: October 27, 5:00–6:30 PM, RSVP here
South End/Lower Roxbury: November 4, 6:00–7:30 PM, RSVP here
Saturday, October 18: No Kings Day
Join ACLU Massachusetts, Massachusetts 50501, Indivisible MA, AFT Massachusetts, and more for the next Boston No Kings Day! This event will be a community fair, featuring live musical acts and resources to get involved with local social action organizations. Sign up here to join in Boston on October 18 and check out nokings.org to find your nearest event.
Wednesday, October 22: North Shore Protect Our Care Town Hall
Join AFT Massachusetts, the North Shore Labor Council, and Raise Up Massachusetts for the North Shore Protect Our Care Town Hall! Learn more about how Massachusetts can protect residents from devastating federal cuts to healthcare, food assistance, and other critical services. Friends, family, and community members welcome. Register here to join us on 10/22!
Not on the North Shore? Sign up for your local Protect Our Care town hall here:
Merrimack Valley: October 8, Lawrence Public Library - Sign up here
Worcester: October 9, IBEW Local 96 - Sign up here
Metro North: October 9, St. James Episcopal Church Cambridge - Sign up here
Boston: October 14, Dewitt Center - Sign up here
Southeast: October 14, First Parish Meeting House Kingston - Sign up here
Springfield: October 23, 1199SEIU Office - Sign up here
Brockton: October 28, Brockton Main Street Library - Sign up here
Saturday, November 15: 2025 Fall Conference at our Norfolk Aggie Local in Walpole!
Join us on November 15th for this year's annual Fall Conference. We will have workshops focusing on leadership development and building a stronger local. This conference is open to all members. Local leadership and building reps in particular are encouraged to attend, as well as anyone looking to grow their union skills! Sign up here to join us!
