Statement by President Weingarten on the Tragedy in Newtown, Conn.
AFT - American Federation of Teachers
“Right now we have to mourn, we have to help those in Newtown heal and then we have to act. We have to ensure our communities are safe spaces and that our schools are safe sanctuaries for our children. It is our collective responsibility to keep schools safe, to enact reasonable gun safety laws and ensure that mental health services are available and accessible.
“The AFT supports common sense gun control legislation, including banning assault weapons and large ammunition magazines, requiring thorough background checks and making sure that gun owners keep their weapons secure. And the AFT opposes efforts to arm educators or allow guns in our schools—firearms have no place in our public schools.
“We also have a collective responsibility to help those who are suffering from mental health issues. We cannot continue to slash funding for social workers and mental health services and just tell people they are on their own. The AFT calls on lawmakers to make mental health services more accessible to those in need and we must work to destigmatize mental health issues.”
Brett Banditelli
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