The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) says it is launching a back-to-school boycott of Target, alleging the retailer “remained silent” regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). AFT president Randi Weingarten frames the action as a response to Target’s handling of ICE-related matters, and presents it as part of the union’s broader engagement with school and community issues.
American Federation of Teachers launches boycott against Target over ICE silence claims
The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) says it is launching a back-to-school boycott of Target, alleging the retailer “remained silent” regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). AFT pres...
- The AFT, led by Randi Weingarten, announces a back-to-school boycott of Target.
- The union accuses Target of staying silent regarding ICE.
- The boycott is presented as a response to ICE-related conduct or communication by Target.
- Criticism of the boycott includes claims that Target’s actions and the union’s financial leverage could warrant federal attention, according to Fox News.
Randi Weingarten launched an AFT back-to-school boycott of Target over ICE silence, but critics say pension fund leverage warrants a federal probe.
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