Urgent CFT town hall on Feb. 5 – Update on critical national and state issues
CFT will host a town hall for all CFT members on Wednesday, February 5 from 5:00–6:30 p.m. when we will discuss how we, as a union, can organize to fight back against the shocking and chaotic actions of the second Trump administration. We will also discuss next steps in the aftermath of the LA fires.
The first two weeks of the new administration have been filled with executive orders that have caused chaos and have threatened the funding and safety of our schools and our communities. And soon the administration, along with their allies in Congress, will unveil more tax cuts for the ultra-rich by slashing funding to essential services.
We can and will fight back at every level of the union – at the state, national, and local levels, and even at our work sites.
Please register now to join us on this critical CFT town hall next Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. Together we have the power to fight back and win for our schools, our students, and our communities.
We Can’t Wait rally and campaign kickoff – Feb. 4 in downtown Oakland
On Tuesday February 4, educators from throughout the Bay Area will gather at 4:00 p.m. in Frank Ogawa plaza in downtown Oakland for the We Can’t Wait rally and campaign kickoff. Co-hosted by Berkeley Federation of Teachers and UESF, along with Oakland and Richmond unions, the event will focus on three core demands:
- Fully staffed schools
- Safe and stable schools for students and communities
- Closing the educator wage gap
All Bay Area CFT members are welcome at the event, which will also include students, parents, community allies, Congressmember Lateefa Simon, and former Congressmember Barbara Lee.
Immigration training for higher education – Feb. 26 at 4:00 p.m
All CFT members are welcome at CFT’s upcoming immigration training for higher education unionists, where presenters will share and explore strategies that can shape, transform, and influence the future of our immigrant students on our campuses. The training will focus on areas related to mental health, barriers and access to higher education, organizing and collective bargaining, legal advocacy, and sharing critical resources. Register here.
Union Women: Stronger Together 2025 Conference
The State Building & Construction Trades Council of California and the California Federation of Labor Unions are pleased to host UNION WOMEN: STRONGER TOGETHER 2025, a conference for California union women from all industries! This conference aims to unite women from all fields to celebrate and highlight the benefits of union sisterhood. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from union leaders, California legislators, and fellow sisters in the labor movement at workshops, plenary sessions, panels, and other activities over the two-day event.
It would be great to have strong CFT attendance at this event. The conference will take place on March 29-30 in Los Angeles. Details and registration here. For questions about this conference, please contact CFT Political Director Jessica Ulstad at [email protected].
Mental health hotline
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, you can reach out for help by simply calling or texting 988 or by chat at 988lifeline.org. The hotline provides 24/7, free, and confidential support for people in distress, and prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.
