JOIN THE RESISTANCE: BE HEARD ON THE IMPACT OF TRUMP'S 2017-2018 BUDGET CUTS
As we face the realities of a Trump administration, it is more critical than ever that our elected officials hear from educators, nurses and health professionals, and public employees—the people who truly make this country great. These resources are designed to help leaders and members engage their elected officials on our priority issues and to share their stories about the impact Trump's policies will have on our communities.
AFT leaders and members engage their federal elected officials.
- Congressional meeting guidance
- Congressional meeting checklist
- If you are planning a congressional meeting, please let us know by filling out this form.
- If you have already held a meeting, please track it using this form.
Background material
- Trump budget cuts list
- Trump budget: Impact of education and healthcare cuts
- Funding Comparison of Select Programs
AFT press statements on Trump's budget
- AFT President Randi Weingarten: ‘Trump’s budget proposal Is manifestly cruel to kids’
- AFT on Trump’s higher education cuts
- AFT on Trump's healthcare cuts
State-by-state cuts
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(The following links will direct you to Dropbox files. You do not need a Dropbox account to download; select "Direct Download" to save the files.)
- What the Trump budget means for k-12 education programs in your state
- What the Trump budget means for higher education programs in your state
- What the Ryan-Trump healthcare bill would mean for your state
- What the Trump budget means for public services in your state