https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/randi-weingarten-pushes-target-boycott-over-ice-and-sparks-fresh-furyContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/randi-weingarten-pushes-target-boycott-over-ice-and-sparks-fresh-furyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/randi-weingarten-pushes-target-boycott-over-ice-and-sparks-fresh-fury#u49273Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:10:06 +0000The American Federation of Teachers and leader Randi Weingarten are boycotting Target because the retailer failed to respond to a surge in Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity. The union has branded the effort the 'Shop Smart, Not Target' campaign. Liz Shuler, President of the National AFL-CIO, expressed support for the move, urging the public to thank the union members who maintain the education system during their back-to-school shopping. The campaign creates tension as Target manages the retirement accounts for many AFT members.Why it mattersThe dispute pits the union&#039 https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/randi-weingarten-pushes-target-boycott-over-ice-and-sparks-fresh-furyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/randi-weingarten-pushes-target-boycott-over-ice-and-sparks-fresh-fury#u47701Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:10:36 +0000The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and its leader, Randi Weingarten, have initiated a boycott of Target. The union claims the retailer remained silent regarding the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This move has generated significant backlash, particularly as critics point out that Target funds the retirement accounts of AFT teachers. The conflict highlights a clash between the union's immigration stances and its financial interests.Why it mattersTarget serves as a funding source for teacher retirement plans managed by the AFT. This financial link complicates t