ALL-UNION NEWS
Governor and major media endorse Prop 15
As we inch closer to the General Election, Proposition 15, also known as School and Communities First, is gaining momentum amongst voters, in part boosted by a wave of critical endorsements.
PLUS – how to be a smart voter in this unprecedented election and CFT endorsements!
Unions step up to help wildfire evacuees
Hundreds of members have had to evacuate their homes during this wildfire season, and nearly two dozen have lost their homes and possessions in the fires. Locals unions and members have stepped up for their colleagues and communities.
"Let's have our voices count," say CFT Black leaders
Following the murder of George Floyd, two Black leaders of the CFT, with long histories of fighting for racial equity, say they could not help being profoundly moved by the murder itself, and the outpouring of rage in response. "We have a basic expectation that we won't be murdered by the police."
Dark times bring out our best selves
By Jeffery M. Freitas, CFT President
No one could have predicted the challenges 2020 has brought, but CFT members have done an outstanding job rising to the challenge and standing in solidarity with one another. We have simultaneously been dealing with a pandemic, the realities of institutional and personal racism, and the effects of extreme weather due to climate change.
PREK-12 SCHOOLS
Unions are the anchor during a perfect storm
Facing the threats of COVID-19 and wildfires, local unions across California are trying to figure out how school will look this semester. At the same time, the 2020 elections have buoyed local unions and members are pushing to pass Prop 15.
CLASSIFIED
First classified AFT Vice President from California
Get to know Carl Williams, the first classified employee from California to be elected to the AFT Executive Council, and also the first Black man from our state to serve as an AFT Vice President.
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
College unions meet the moment
Strong organizing during the pandemic has meant workplace gains and more political power. Members are showing up in larger than ever numbers to virtual bargaining sessions and meetings. All this while food insecurity has more than doubled throughout the state, and faculty have stepped up to make a difference in their campus communities.
PLUS – great news! The governor signed CFT-sponsored Student Borrower Bill of Rights
UNIVERSITY
Tackling racial justice at the university
Contingent teaching faculty and librarians at the University of California recently voted to create three new working groups to combat racism and support each other with mutual aid.
RETIRED
Retirees ready for most important election of their lives
Every senior has a long personal view of U.S. history, but nearly all would agree that this presidential election will be the most important ballot they cast in their lives. Here are the top 5 things seniors can do from now until Election Day.
QUICK TAKES
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Governor Newsom signed 10 more bills that affect educators and classified employees in this unprecedented and pared-down legislative session.
CFT SCHOLARSHIPS
Congratulations to the recipients of our 2020 continuing college student Raoul Teilhet scholarships! Application is now open for high school seniors who are children or dependents of members. The deadline to apply is December 15.
COVID-19 Resources on the CFT website cover everything from unemployment to finding comfort at home.
