Back to School spotlight: Dominican University faculty celebrate their first contract

This week the CFT Back to School tour had stops at the Dominican University, Lawndale Elementary School District, the French American International School, Cabrillo College, and Long Beach Community College.

CFT’s officers got to hear first hand from members of the Dominican University Faculty Federation of Teachers, one of CFT’s newest local unions, about their successful journey to organize and win a first contract.

In this new video, the faculty share their excitement and experience and how equity has been a central focus of their campaign.

Next week CFT officers will visit USF part time faculty in San Francisco.

Take action to support AB 938 – Increase funding for TK-12 salaries by 50% over 7 years

As the new school year gets underway, once again school districts from throughout the state are facing severe staffing shortages, and we must do our part to urge our elected leaders in Sacramento to take action.

CFT-sponsored AB 938 would increase funding for our TK-12 schools over 7 years with the intention of providing salary increases for all TK-12 school workers by 50%.

Please sign the CFT petition today, urging lawmakers to support AB 938.

AFT calls on social media companies to take accountability for the ways their platforms hurt kids

Last month AFT published a new report, "Likes vs. Learning: The Real Cost of Social Media for Schools,” in partnership with ParentsTogether, FairPlay, the American Psychological Association and Design It For Us. The report has a set of guidelines that social media companies should embrace to ensure children’s safety online. It emphasizes the need for social media platforms to prioritize the mental health and overall well-being of children. Read more about it here.

Support AFL-CIO relief efforts in Maui

The fires in Maui have been devastating to the community, the island, and the tourism industry where so many union members work. As usual, unions and members are on the frontlines of the recovery.

If you would like to help our union siblings in Hawaii, please consider contributing to the AFL-CIO special fund: Hawaii State AFL-CIO Labor Community Services Program/Hawaii Employees Lifeline Program. Donate here.