National Day of Action in solidarity with Minneapolis
Union members in Minneapolis–St. Paul recently issued a call to show nationwide solidarity on Jan. 23 after a brutal ICE operation led to the killing of Renee Nicole Good, a Minneapolis substitute teacher, and the targeting of students, educators and immigrant communities in and around local schools.
In response, 90% of UFT delegates adopted an emergency resolution to join a national Day of Action and a demonstration on Friday, Jan. 23, in solidarity with educators, students and immigrant communities in Minneapolis.
Now we need to demonstrate our unity — visibly and collectively.
Here’s how you can participate in this Day of Action
During the school day
- Wear black to show your solidarity with Minneapolis.
- Before school, after school or during your lunch period, take pictures with colleagues and post them on social media. Keep your posts positive, respectful and focused on standing with our fellow educators. Tag @UFT.
- Send your best photos with caption information to uftphotos [at] uft [dot] org (uftphotos[at]uft[dot]org).
After school
March with NYC labor unions
- What: Stand with Minneapolis March — join with unions across the city to march
- When: Friday, Jan. 23 at 4 p.m. (4:30 step‑off)
- Where: North end of Union Square to Bryant Park
UFT meeting point: In front of Barnes and Noble, 33 E. 17th St., 4 p.m. - How: Register now
Attend a UFT immigration workshop on Staten Island
- What: Learn about resources and strategies to support your school community
- When: Friday, Jan. 23 from 4 to 6 p.m.
- Where: UFT Staten Island borough office, 1200 South Ave., Suite 103
- How: Register now
Send messages to legislators
- Sign the petition from Minnesota educators to demand ICE stay out of Minnesota schools.
- Join the AFT’s click to email campaign asking Congress to keep ICE out of all schools.
- Participate in the NEA’s click to email campaign calling on Congress to protect immigrant communities.
More actions and resources
- You can find a list of upcoming trainings and workshops to attend on our site.
- The UFT immigration resources page is continually updated, so check it often for the latest information.
- Work with your school to create a plan to support immigrant communities.
- Show your solidarity with Minneapolis on social media by using one of our profile pictures.