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Mourning the loss of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
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Justice for Breonna Taylor
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CFT members stepping up to pass Prop. 15
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Governor Newsom signs the Student Borrowers Bill of Rights
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Watch Casey Carlson on FB Live with Jeff Freitas
- Remember to fill out the Census
This week we mourn the loss of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
This week we honor the life and legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died last Friday following 27 years on the Supreme Court and decades of activism as a champion for women’s rights, voting rights, and civil rights.
Justice Ginsburg leaves behind an inspiring legacy. Her unfailing sense of justice and personal courage and resilience are an inspiration to all who seek a better world for their families and their communities.
This week mourners gathered at the Supreme Court to honor Justice Ginsburg’s life, including Jean Carroll, a retired member from the State Center Federation of Teachers who shared this photo with us. "For 30 years, RBG was there for us. It was my honor to be here for her," said Jean.
The best way to honor Justice Ginsburg is to follow her lead to fight for justice. Today we mourn, tomorrow we organize!!!
Justice for Breonna Taylor
This week a grand jury failed to bring justice for Breonna Taylor when it absolved the police officers and criminal justice system of any responsibility for her death. The Louisville, KY grand jury recommended bringing charges against only one police officer involved in the killing of Breonna Taylor: the charges of ‘wanton endangerment’, not for the actual death of Ms. Taylor, but for endangering her neighbors.
The lack of charges brought by the grand jury for the killing of Breonna Taylor all but ensure no justice for her, her family, and our communities. These decisions are just the latest instance of failure and disregard for Black lives; had there been actual justice, Louisville police would never have shot Breonna Taylor in the first place. This outcome instead just magnifies how broken our criminal justice system is.
We join people across the country in grieving the killing of Breonna Taylor, and recommit ourselves to continue to do the work necessary to dismantle systemic racism in our country, in our schools, and in our daily lives.
CFT members stepping up to pass Prop. 15, the Schools and Communities First Initiative
Thanks to all the CFT members across the state who have already volunteered to pass Prop. 15. But with the opposition spending big on false and misleading advertising, we will need to do more to make sure this essential initiative passes. Just a couple hours of your time will make a difference.
So grab a friend and sign up for one of CFT’s virtual phone banks next week:
September 29
4:00–6:00 p.m.
Sign up here
October 1
4:00–6:00 p.m.
Sign up here
And, remember to take the online pledge to support Prop. 15.
Today Governor Newsom signed the Student Borrower Bill of Rights
Great news to report! Today Governor Newsom signed AB 376, the Student Borrower Bill of Rights. This critical piece of legislation will bring much-needed reforms to the student loan market and regulate the private-sector companies that service both federal and private student loans for California borrowers. Thanks to all who took part in the campaign!
GSCFT President Casey Carlson is the special guest on today’s CFT Facebook broadcast
Greater Santa Cruz Federation of Teachers President Casey Carlson joined CFT President Jeff Freitas today on his weekly Facebook broadcast. Casey shared how her local union has successfully worked with her district to navigate distance learning, and to develop their plans to return to in-person instruction. Casey will also discuss how her local union responded to the fires that devastated their community. Watch the interview on the CFT Facebook page.
Fill out the census today
If you haven’t done so yet, please remember to fill out the US Census online. The process is quick and easy, taking about 10 minutes to complete. Your response helps to direct billions of dollars in federal funds to local communities for schools, roads, and other public services.
Fill out the census online.
