Culver City teachers demand the pay and respect they deserve
The Culver City Federation of Teachers are locked in contentious contract talks with their district over issues of compensation. Despite record funding from the state and high inflation, district negotiators initially offered just a 2% raise to their dedicated teachers.
With parents firmly on their side, the teachers are organizing community rallies, speaking out at the Board of Education, and getting elected officials to publicly call out the district for their disrespectful offer.
“As a parent of four CCUSD children, I know teachers and staff directly impact their life on a daily basis,” said parent Blakely Robles in the LA Daily News. “The teachers and staff all need to know how valued, important and crucial they are, not just with words. They should be paid like they mean something to the school district.”
Following the community uproar, we’re happy to report that there has been some substantial movement at the table.
Keep up the great organizing!
Dominican University faculty organize for a first contract
This week the Dominican University of California Faculty Federation of Teachers, one of CFT’s newest local unions, had their first in-person bargaining session with university administrators. The faculty have proposed an 18% raise over two years to account for minimal raises over the last ten years.
At the bargaining table union negotiators made a compelling presentation that showed that while faculty have had a wage freeze during the pandemic, management received significant increases in pay.
Like education workers across the state and country, Dominican University faculty are dedicated to their students and their school, but low wages are impacting their ability to effectively do their important work.
Urge lawmakers to support AB 938 – Increase funding for TK-12 salaries by 50% over 7 years
Sign the CFT petition urging CA lawmakers to increase funding for TK-12 salaries by 50%. Time for our elected leaders in Sacramento to take bold action to address the public school staffing crisis!
Support for striking Oakland teachers
Members from the Berkeley Federation of Teachers joined striking Oakland teachers on the picket line this week, in support of their demand that Oakland Unified bargain in good faith. We stand with Oakland teachers, who are fighting for fair wages and the safe, stable, and racially just schools their students deserve!
Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month
UTLA Secretary Arlene Inouye weighs in on what AAPI Heritage means to her:
“AAPI Heritage Month means remembering the struggle and resilience of my ancestors, and renewing the fight against anti-Blackness and systems of oppression with renewed hope.”
For lesson plans and resources to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month in the classroom, head on over to Share My Lesson.
Take the AFT members political survey
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