Randi Weingartens No Kings push shows teachers union is prioritizing activism over education: source

Over 1,500 rallies will be held against Donald Trump across the USA tomorrow as part of what organizers have dubbed “No Kings Day.”Critics say unions taking part are undermining their members by taking an overtly partisan stance.The American Federation of Teachers, American Postal Workers Union, and Communications Workers of America are all listed as partners of No Kings Day.AFT president Randi Weingarten is set to speak at the Philadelphia No Kings Rally.School choice activist Corey DeAngelis told The Post Weingarten’s involvement reveals “that teachers unions are more invested in political activism than in prioritizing education.”“Their actions expose them as little more than an arm of the Democratic Party, pushing a radical agenda that puts taxpayers on the hook for funding the K-12 education of illegal immigrants,” DeAngelis said.Weingarten spearheaded a No Kings town hall on Tuesday, declaring the event is “about strong public schools, supporting working families, and our fundamental freedoms.”The Zoom call also featured Democrat Governor Andy Beshear of Kentucky and Al Sharpton.“The people are the most important decision makers in the country.

Not a king, not a dictator,” Weingarten said during the call.She is set to speak at the Philadelphia event, and the AFT has an entire webpage of volunteer opportunities populated with No Kings Day events.Weingarten has also promoted the event to her more than 100,000 followers on X.“Where was this outrage from Randi Weingarten when her local affiliates fought to keep schools closed for years during the COVID era?” DeAngelis asked.“Imagine if Randi Weingarten fought half as hard to improve public education.

Maybe then more than a quarter of American kids would be proficient in math.”The protests are billed as a counter to the Army’s 250th anniversary military parade in DC, as well as the president’s 79th birthday, which falls on the same day.The rallies are expected to disrupt hundr...