PFT members at Longstreth School wear red in solidarity.
When you belong to a union, seeing red can be a good thing 🤩
Proud to be in solidarity with our members at Longstreth School and in community with neighbors in Kingsessing ❤️💪🏼 #RedFridays #PhlEd #PFTstrong #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
The @pft.org stands shoulder to shoulder with educators in Minnesota. We're wearing BLUE on Friday instead of our usual red because schools must be safe from all violence, including state violence. #solidarity #ICEout #PFTstrong
PFT members at Vare Elementary protest the SRC's plan to close the school in 2014.
PFT members at Vare Elementary protest the SRC's plan to close the school in 2014.
PFT members at Vare Elementary protest the SRC's plan to close the school in 2014.
Photo of the shuttered Vare Elementary with a large sign promoting its redevelopment to "newest luxury townhomes" in 2018
Today's #WayBackWednesday is a reminder that the SRC is dead, the School District is accountable to us, and that 14,000+ members make our union strong.
Nothing about us, without us. #PhlEd #PFTstrong
Wide-shot photo of several dozen PFT academic coaches and consulting teachers wearing red in solidarity.
A big #RedFriday cheer for teacher coaches! 📣📣📣
We'll keep pushing the District to invest appropriately in consulting teachers and academic coaches because improving staff retention is crucial for achieving academic goals #PhlEd #PFTstrong #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
Against a backdrop of a photo of PFT members at a labor rally, the PFT logo and shield appear at top center. Text below: "The PFT has secured a grievance settlement with the School District on behalf of a member who was subjected to harassment & unjust discipline from a principal. The member will now receive more than $50,000 in lost wages suffered for their mistreatment. #PFTstrong"
An injury to one is an injury to all.
We commend our member for the patience and grace they exhibited throughout this ordeal. #PhlEd #PFTstrong #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
Against a backdrop of a photo of PFT members at a labor rally, the PFT logo and shield appear at top center. Text below: "As negotiated by the PFT: Teachers, nurses, therapists, & psychologists who intend to retire or resign at the end of the school year will receive a $1,000 bonus if you notify SDP by January 15th. #PFTstrong"
A reminder for teachers, nurses, therapists, & psychologists who intend to retire or resign at the end of the school year: You must notify the District by January 15th in order to receive the $1,000 lump sum bonus negotiated by the PFT in your contract. #PhlEd #PFTstrong #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
PFT members at AMY at James Martin school wear red in solidarity and pride at their brand new school building. Members sit and stand around/on large red block letters spelling out AMY
PFT members at AMY at James Martin welcomed students back in a brand new building, courtesy of American Rescue Plan funds from the Biden Admin.
Modern classrooms, healthy facilities, and inspiring performance arts spaces are what every public school student deserves. #RedFridays #PhlEd #PFTstrong
"The PFT was surprised to learn about the District's intent to open two year-round schools next school year. Any changes in working conditions must be negotiated with the PFT. We will not agree to anything that requires members to work additional days or hours.” The PFT logo and shield appear at the top of the graphic; PFT members are seen at a rally in the background.
Reminder to the School District: Nothing about us, without us. #PhlEd #PFTstrong
Illustrated teacher at the chalkboard which reads, "Welcome back! 2026"
From the staff of the PFT, welcome back! We hope all of our members had a relaxing winter break with loved ones 🍵🤗 #PhlEd #PFTstrong
An illustrated bottle of champagne, glasses clinking, and stars below the text "We wish you a Happy New Year" The red PFT logo and shield are on the lower left side
As 2025 closes behind us, we'd like to thank our members for all of their hard work this past year. We are so grateful for what you do to make our communities' futures brighter each and every day. Cheers to the New Year 2026! 🥂🍾🎆 #PhlEd #PFTstrong
Illustration of a woman lounging cozily in bed with a laptop while falling snow can be seen falling through a window. Text reads: "REMINDER FOR MEMBERS: Friday, January 2nd, is a flexible remote work day. Don't forget to log in and out of Kronos!" The red PFT logo and shield is seen in the lower right of the graphic.
MEMBERS: Reminder that Friday, January 2nd, is a fully flexible remote work day - there are NO professional development requirements. Be sure to log in and out of Kronos! #PhlEd #PFTstrong #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
The pre-screening form must be submitted by 11:59 pm on Thursday, January 15th, 2026. More information here: www.philasd.org/employeedeve... #PhlEd #PFTstrong #PathwaysToTeaching
Graphic featuring PFT leadership and staff wearing PFT red with the text, "Enjoy your winter break! From the staff of PFT Local 3." An illustration of a snowman plus snow falling and the PFT logo are shown.
PFT members wear red and festive attire at GAMP.
PFT members wear red and festive attire at Add B. Anderson.
A PFT building rep at Bodine High dresses as Santa and leads students in singing holiday songs.
Our annual Winter Recess begins tonight! We wish all of our members a warm & restful break. From Patterson Pre-K to Add B. Anderson School to GAMP, Philly educators deserve to enjoy this time off with loved ones and time for themselves! ⛄🍵❄️ #PhlEd #PFTstrong
PFT President Arthur Steinberg and Chief of Staff LeShawna Coleman donate computers to PCs for People.
PFT members collect toys for the union's holiday toy drive
PFT members collect toys for the union's holiday toy drive
It was our privilege to donate computers to PCs for People as well as toys for children this holiday season. Thank you to our members and staff who give their time and resources to our communities all year long! #PhlEd #PFTtoydrive #PFTstrong #PublicSchoolProud
PFT members at Patterson School wear red and festive accessories for Red Friday
PFT members at Coppin School wear red and festive accessories for Red Friday
It's the last #RedFriday before winter break, and PFT members at Fanny Jackson Coppin School and John M. Patterson School are already in the holiday spirit ✨☃🎉
Happy weekend from all of us at the PFT! ❤️💪🏽 #PhlEd #PFTstrong #PublicSchoolProud
Students and staff attend the Richard Wright School Winter Wonderland Celebration & Toy Drive
Students enjoy brunch at the Richard Wright School Winter Wonderland Celebration & Toy Drive
A Richard Wright School staffer, AFT President Wendy Coleman, and PFT staff rep Leyla Lindsay take a selfie at the Richard Wright School Winter Wonderland Celebration & Toy Drive
Students and staff attend the Richard Wright School Winter Wonderland Celebration & Toy Drive
@wgcoleman.bsky.social & PFT staff rep Leyla Lindsay joined the Richard Wright School Winter Wonderland Celebration & Toy Drive for students & staff with 100% attendance during the first marking period of the school year! 🎁🎄🕎✨
#PhlEd #PFTstrong #PublicSchoolProud
Read more about our new contract wins: tinyurl.com/PFTCBA2025 #PhlEd #PFTstrong #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
PFT members at Loesche Elementary in Philly wear red in solidarity.
Happy Red Friday from our members at Loesche Elementary! There's no getting through the final stretch before winter break without relying on one another ❤️💪🏿
#PhlEd #PFTstrong #PublicSchoolProud #RedFridays
A PFT member and her young daughter wear red in solidarity for Red Friday
When being union proud is a family affair ❤️💪🏾
Happy Red Friday from PFT building rep Michelle Gibbs of Ellwood School and her little! #PFTstrong #PhlEd #RedFridays
Annual raises our members can count on, flat health insurance premiums, and paid family leave: This is why we fight for #UnionsForAll. Read more about our contract wins here: tinyurl.com/PFTCBA2025 #PhlEd #PFTstrong #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
PFT members at Spruance Elementary wear red in solidarity for Red Friday
Happy #RedFriday from our members at Spruance Elementary! Thanksgiving week always comes right on time for Philly public school educators. Enjoy your weekend before the shortened holiday work week! 🍂❤️💪🏾
#PhlEd #PFTstrong
text reading, "You wanted protection from spiking health insurance premiums. PFT DELIVERED. NO CHANGE IN EXISTING PREMIUMS FOR 3 YEARS. Nothing about us. without us." The PFT logo and shield appear over photos of members during our last contract campaign.
Our new collective bargaining agreement insulates members for the next three years from insurance companies that are passing rising costs on to patients following cuts to federal subsidies.
It's better in a union - and why we fight for #UnionsForAll ❤️💪🏾 #PhlEd #PFTstrong #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
Love our students, love our families, love our union!! @pftlocal3.bsky.social #PFTstrong
PFT members at John Marshall Elementary fill bags with groceries to send home with students whose families are missing SNAP benefits due to the GOP shutdown.
PFT members at John Marshall Elementary fill bags with groceries to send home with students whose families are missing SNAP benefits due to the GOP shutdown.
PFT members at John Marshall Elementary also collected food to send home with students whose families rely on SNAP. Philly educators dig deep for their students always - especially when they're being harmed by political games in Washington and Harrisburg! ❤️💪🏿 #PhlEd #PFTstrong
PFT members at Bache-Martin Elementary wear red in solidarity for Red Friday.
Happy #RedFriday from Bache-Martin! PFT members know that a growing, thriving city is also a welcoming city.
While politicians in HBG & DC keep failing our communities, Philly educators continue to show up for students and fight for policies that ensure kids' needs are met ❤️💪🏾 #PhlEd #PFTstrong
How to calculate your retroactive pay: Subtract ‘Base Pay 10 Month (or 12 month) Earnings Results’ (10/24) from ‘Base Pay 10 Month (or 12 month) Earnings Results’ (10/10). This is the 3% raise (biweekly). The retroactive pay is from 9/1-10/3 (5 weeks or 2.5 pay periods). Multiply the raise by 2.5 to calculate your owed retroactive pay. The raise for this pay period (10/6-10/17) is included in this pay’s base pay. Example: Senior Career Teacher $5,125 - $4,976 = $149 * 2.5 = $372.50
MEMBERS: Follow these instructions to calculate the retroactive pay you are owed by the School District under our new CBA. Any questions? Ask your reps. #PhlEd #PFTstrong #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
PFT members who work as itinerant gifted teachers for the School District of Philadelphia wear red in solidarity
Happy #RedFriday from our Itinerant Gifted Teachers! All kids deserve education and supports that meet their individual needs.
We're so proud to be a union that digs deep and fights hard for Philly public school students, because they deserve the world ❤️💪🏽 #PFTstrong #PublicSchoolProud
Kudos to teacher and PFT member Emily Cohen for her guidance and mentorship of these young leaders! #PhlEd #PFTstrong
PFT members at Thurgood Marshall High School wear PFT red in solidarity for Red Fridays
PFT members at Thurgood Marshall know that we can withstand any storm if we stick together. Solidarity helped us win a contract that protects us from skyrocketing health care costs; there will be NO increase in our existing premiums for the next 3 years! #PhlEd #PFTstrong #RedFriday
