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AFT Resolutions & Statements

Since Putin's Invasion of Ukraine in February of 2022, the AFT has been active in advocating for the livelihoods of Ukrainian teachers, students, and their communities. Below is an assortment of the Press Releases and Resolutions put out by the AFT on the topic. 

Jul 19, 2023

Resolution

War Crimes: Ukrainian Children 'Transfered' to Russia

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Jul 22, 2022

Resolution

Solidarity With Ukraine

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May 8, 2023

Press Release

International Education Delegation Visits Ukraine to Stand with Country’s Children, Teachers

Schools Devastated by Russia’s War Need Support and a Plan to Rebuild

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Feb 7, 2023

Press Release

AFT and Ukraine Children’s Action Project Join Forces to Purchase and Deliver Life-Supporting Generators for Kids, Teachers in Lviv

Union Fulfills Commitment to Ukrainian Kindergartners Struggling Without Power and Heat During Bitter Winter Temperatures

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Oct 9, 2022

Press Release

AFT’s Weingarten, Dr. Irwin Redlener to Visit Ukraine to Meet with Students and Teachers Displaced by Russia’s War

Ukrainian Teachers Invite American Counterparts to Hear Firsthand from Educators Doing All They Can to Keep Kids Learning Amid Heinous Attacks on Democracy

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Jul 12, 2022

Press Release

Delegation of American Educators Travel to Poland on Humanitarian Trip

Group will Teach English at a Summer Camp Supporting Ukrainian Refugees

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Apr 3, 2022

Press Release

AFT’s Weingarten Visits Poland-Ukraine Border to Meet with Teachers, Children Displaced by Putin’s War

Polish Teachers Invite American Sister Union to Region to Hear Firsthand from Educators Doing All They Can to Help Kids in Need

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Mar 10, 2022

Press Release

Major Union Pension Trustees to Consider Divestment from Russian Assets

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Feb 24, 2022

Press Release

AFT President Randi Weingarten Condemns Russian Invasion of Ukarine

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