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The Honorable Antony J. Blinken 
Secretary 
U.S. Department of State 
Washington, DC  20520 
 
Dear Secretary Blinken: 
 
On behalf of the 1.7 million members of the American Federation of Teachers, I write in support of a strong, resolute, and unwavering response to Russian aggression against Ukraine. 
 
The United States and its allies have a lasting stake in Ukraine’s desire for independence, democracy, and territorial integrity.  By standing with Ukraine, we are not only supporting their autonomy; we are also defending our own national interests and advancing the values of human freedom that we have always championed.
 
As educators -- teachers of government, civics, and world history -- we have not forgotten the costs that were paid over many decades in creating the principles of today’s global order.  Those principles, built in the aftermath of World War II and the Cold War, have made our world more secure, and do not permit one country’ s domination of a sovereign neighbor, or changing its borders through intimidation or invasion.
 
Our wish is certainly not for conflict; we support every attempt at solving these issues through diplomacy, deterrence, and negotiation.  However, as we move forward, be assured the AFT will continue to stand in support of our national interests, and with the people of Ukraine in their desire for self-determination, democracy, and peace.
 
Sincerely,
Randi Weingarten
President
 
 
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  • HOME
  • ABOUT US
    • Contact
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    • Media Page
  • LESSON PLANS
    • Tulsa 1921
    • Educating for Democracy: Voting
    • Educating for Democracy: Speech
    • Educating for Democracy: Free Press
    • Refugees
    • Restorative Practices
    • Legacy of Nelson Mandela
    • Youth Activism
    • Sweatshops
    • A Nation of Immigrants
    • Genocide
    • Human Trafficking
    • Girls' Education
    • #BringBackOurGirls
    • Islamophobia
    • Say No to Zero Tolerance
  • TRAUMA-INFORMED TRAINING
    • Module 1: Introduction to Trauma
    • Module 2: What are the Symptoms of a Traumatized Child?
    • Module 3: How Educators Can Support Children Who Have Experienced Trauma
    • Module 4: What Can Be Done In the Classroom and School to Incorporate Trauma-Informed Practices and Policies
    • Educator Resources
  • AFT Statements
    • #FreeFatimaAlRimawi
    • GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE >
      • AFT Staff Pledge to End VAW
    • AFT Supports Ukraine
    • AFT Executive Council Statement on Ukraine
    • Democracy Committee Meeting
    • AFT Supports GEW on Independent Unions in Russia
    • Visit to Poland 2022
    • AFT DONATION OF GENERATORS TO UKRAINE
    • UKRAINE RESOLUTION JULY 2023
    • AFT and Save Ukraine Connect Our Youth
    • AFT VP Vicky Rae Byrd in Support of PSI Resolution #50
    • Report on Rebuilding Ukranian Community Center
    • ISTP Report
  • Affiliate Resolutions
    • PSI Resolution
    • E.I. Resolution on Afghanistan
    • ITUC Resolution on Iran
    • Statement from Brazilian Unions
    • PSI: "The War in Israel and Palestine"
  • Videos
    • VIDEO: Randi Weingarten at ITUC
    • Video: Polish Summer Camp Farewells
    • VIDEO: Stuart Appelbaum at ITUC
    • American Friends of the Parents Circle
    • Video from Sakena Fund re Afghanistan
  • Share My Lesson
  • Blinken Letter Fatima
  • Herzog Letter Fatima
  • Leo in Buenos Aires
  • Trauma Informed Education Professional Development in Arabic
  • Shahd Bishar Video
  • Rami Hod Video
  • Noa Sattath Video
  • Uri Weltmann Video