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Randi Weingarten-led AFT launched a nationwide back-to-school boycott of Target, accusing the retailer of remaining silent on ICE operations in Minnesota and urging members to Shop Smart, Not Target until Target condemns immigration enforcement; Target and ICE defended enforcement actions near protected areas, while critics accuse the AFT of leveraging pension funds and political pressure to influence corporate behavior.
The American Federation of Teachers launched a nationwide back-to-school boycott of Target after accusing the retailer of remaining silent on ICE enforcement in Minnesota, directing members to shop at alternative retailers via the 'Shop Smart, Not Target' campaign; Target and ICE defended their actions, while critics questioned the use of union pension assets to pressure companies and alleged politicization of education.
The AAUP and AFT defend University of Michigan Professor Derek Peterson’s academic freedom after remarks at the university’s commencement, condemning political pressure and threats of discipline; they warn of a chilling effect on faculty speech and urge UM leadership to affirm no disciplinary action and recommit to academic freedom and shared governance.
The American Federation of Teachers passed a resolution urging its 1.8 million members and others to shop at local stores instead of Target, citing the retailer’s insufficient response to federal immigration enforcement in Minneapolis as it works to regain sales momentum under new CEO Michael Fiddelke.