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May 29, 2020 at 9:15 PM

Inside CFT: Education Coalition says NO to cuts to public education

Dear John, Education Coalition says NO to cuts to public education Yesterday, CFT joined fellow educators, school workers, parents, and school officials to call on Governor Newsom and the State Legislature to stop the proposed cuts to public education currently under conside…

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May 22, 2020 at 8:41 PM

Inside CFT: Celebrating Classified School Employee Appreciation Week

Dear John, Classified workers continue to shine for our students and our schools Thanks to all the classified staff out there who have stepped up big time for our students and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic. From distributing food and technology, to cleanin…

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May 15, 2020 at 8:34 PM

Inside CFT: Governor Newsom proposes deep cuts to public education

Dear John, Proposed 10% cut to K-12 schools, community colleges, and UC will hurt students and threaten California’s economic recovery Yesterday Governor Newsom introduced his updated state budget, which included a proposed 10% cut to K-12 schools, community colleges, and the…

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May 13, 2020 at 7:30 PM

CFT United | Coronavirus Heroes Issue

PREK-12 SCHOOLS Teachers make huge shift with grace, diligence Since schools closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and instruction moved online, teachers are at home spending their days trying their best to help their students — across a range of conditions simply unimagin…

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  Jeffery Freitas · [email protected]

May 11, 2020 at 7:59 PM

Tell Governor Newsom: We can no longer afford the failed Calbright experiment

Dear John, Tell Governor Newsom: We can no longer afford the failed Calbright College experiment With California facing an unprecedented budget crisis, we can no longer afford the failed experiment of Calbright College. Now is the time to take the critical resources bein…

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May 7, 2020 at 11:48 PM

Inside CFT: Time to stand up for schools

Dear John, As California faces potential $54 billion budget deficit it is time to stand up for schools Earlier today the Department of Finance announced that the state of California is facing a $54 billion budget deficit because of the COVID-19 pandemic, including a potential…

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April 30, 2020 at 11:08 PM

Inside CFT: Deciding when to reopen schools

Dear John, Safety should be the highest priority when considering when to reopen schools On Tuesday Governor Newsom explored the idea that K-12 schools might reopen in late July or early August. While reopening schools is essential to getting our economy moving again, the hea…

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April 28, 2020 at 6:52 PM

Part-Timer | Coronavirus Issue – Travails of remote teaching, Pandemic relief for adjuncts

Part-time faculty face travails of remote teaching Within the span of just two weeks, California community colleges, along with the rest of American higher education, were forced into the perhaps the largest and most radical pedagogical shift in its history. Teachers were …

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April 24, 2020 at 8:45 PM

Inside CFT: Sign the AFT letter: Include investments in state and local governments in COVID-19 recovery

Dear John, Sign the AFT letter: Include investments in state and local governments in COVID-19 recovery Facebook Live today at 3 pm: CFT classified leader Carl Williams joins Jeff Freitas Governor Newsom announces LCAP extension to December 15 New CFT resources for COVI…

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April 10, 2020 at 9:20 PM

Inside CFT: Sign the Workers' Bill of Rights - Unemployment - Facebook Live at 3 pm - Census

Dear John, Add your name: It’s time for a Workers’ Bill of Rights during the COVID-19 crisis With the COVID-19 crisis wreaking havoc on our economy, pushing millions of people out of work and endangering essential workers, it is more important than ever that we stand togethe…

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April 8, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Classified Insider | Coronavirus Issue, Classified on Frontlines

Food service workers whip up millions of Grab & Go meals during pandemic The coronavirus crisis has forced school districts of all sizes to come to grips with the food insecurity their students face. Classified employees essential to feeding California students …

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  Jeffery Freitas · [email protected]

April 2, 2020 at 11:39 PM

Inside CFT: K-12 schools to remain physically closed - CFT Pres. Facebook Live Friday at 3 - Schools & Communities First signatures turned in - Census

Dear John, Governor Newsom announces K-12 schools to remain physically closed for the remainder of the school year Yesterday Governor Newsom announced that California’s K-12 schools should expect to be physically closed through the end of the school year and that districts s…

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March 27, 2020 at 9:09 PM

Today at 3 pm CFT President Jeff Freitas answers questions on Facebook Live

Dear John, CFT President Jeff Freitas answers members’ questions on Facebook Live today at 3 pm Please join CFT President Jeff Freitas today at 3:00 p.m. as he answers some of the most frequent and pressing questions from CFT members in a Facebook Live broadcast via the CFT …

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March 25, 2020 at 10:41 PM

Inside CFT: Thanks for all your work - CFT President Jeff Freitas answers questions live on Facebook Friday at 3 pm - Social distancing is key

Dear John, Thank you for all that you continue to do Thank you, CFT members, for continuing to go above and beyond for our students and our communities during the COVID-19 crisis. We’ve heard so many heartening stories of CFT members distributing food to our most vulnerable …

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March 13, 2020 at 7:21 PM

Inside CFT: Staying safe and protecting our communities

Dear John, Staying safe and protecting our communities CFT’s primary concern is the health and safety of our students, our members, and our communities. During this time when COVID-19 has been declared a global pandemic and a state of emergency has been declared at both the …

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March 2, 2020 at 9:35 PM

Remember to vote your values on March 3!

Dear John, With so much at stake in this election, we urge all CFT members to vote your values when you go to the ballot box on Tuesday. To help you fill out your ballot, CFT has put together our Educators Choice voter guide. In addition to strong support for the Prop. 13 sch…

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February 28, 2020 at 10:03 PM

Inside CFT: The Prop. 13 bond needs our vote - Pledge to vote your values - More on the presidential candidates - CFT voter guide

Dear John, Prop. 13 bond will bring $15 billion to ensure our schools are safe There’s nothing more important than safe and modern schools to provide a successful learning environment for our students. That’s exactly why educators, school workers, parents, and school suppo…

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February 24, 2020 at 7:01 PM

CFT United | Union voter guide for Super Tuesday, special education in crisis, challenging Calbright

ALL-UNION NEWS Cast your vote on March 3! California will hold its Primary Election on Super Tuesday. Your vote matters more than ever! Get CFT endorsements customized to your local ballot on your device! Vote YES on the new Proposition 13 - YES for school and coll…

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  Jeffery Freitas · [email protected]

February 14, 2020 at 8:46 PM

Inside CFT: Take the CFT pledge today to vote your values this election

Dear John, Take the CFT pledge today to vote your values this election! It’s never been more important to stand up for fully funded, accessible, and equitable schools. As educators, classified professionals, and faculty, we’re committed to our students, our communities, and …

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February 7, 2020 at 10:37 PM

Inside CFT: A closer look at the presidential candidates - Schools and Communities First momentum - Prop. 13 school bond - CFT voter guide

Dear John, A closer look at the presidential candidates The stakes couldn't be higher in the coming presidential election: The current administration has threatened our diverse student population, public education, any chance of an affordable higher education, and our health…

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January 17, 2020 at 8:08 PM

Inside CFT: Governor Newsom’s budget good for schools - Help get Schools and Communities First on the ballot - Calbright College president quits

Dear John, Governor Newsom’s budget good for schools, but we need long term funding solutions In his budget proposal released last week, Governor Newsom has once again demonstrated his steadfast commitment to public education. His proposal reflects our state’s commitment to …

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December 19, 2019 at 11:25 PM

Happy Holidays from CFT!

  Jeffery M. Freitas, President Luukia Smith, Secretary-Treasurer | L. Lacy Barnes, Senior Vice President   Contact Us Sent via ActionNetwork.org. To update your email address, change your name or address, or to stop receiving emails from Califo…

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December 4, 2019 at 11:58 PM

CFT United | New laws for 2020, common ground in higher ed, huge classified victory

ALL-UNION NEWS Join our signature-gathering efforts! The CFT is working on the next significant step to fully fund public education. The ballot initiative Schools and Communities First will reclaim billions of dollars by taxing commercial properties more fairly. Learn …

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November 6, 2019 at 5:03 PM

Classified Insider | CA Supreme Court victory, Summer Assistance program, Election 2020

State Supreme Court victory brings back pay with interest to Antelope Valley College staff “This is an incredible victory for workers,” said local President Pam Ford, center. “It’s a David and Goliath story. We took this case through every step in our contract and won, the…

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October 14, 2019 at 11:11 PM

Part-Timer | Campus Equity Week, loan foregiveness bill signed, adjuncts as local presidents

When part-time faculty become local presidents In local unions representing all faculty, there has been a recent trend of the membership electing a part-time faculty member to lead the union, with significant support from the full-timers. There is perhaps no better examp…

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  Jeffery Freitas · [email protected]

October 11, 2019 at 6:52 PM

Inside CFT: Last chance for paid maternity leave, historic charter school reform, higher ed conference

Dear John, Please urge Governor Newsom to sign AB 500 – Paid maternity leave for teachers and school workers With the signing deadline this Sunday, October 13 fast approaching, we ask you to please send a letter to Governor Newsom today, urging him to sign Assembly Bill 500 …

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October 1, 2019 at 6:38 PM

New DeVos lawsuit for AFT members seeking continuing education

New DeVos lawsuit for AFT members seeking continuing education Are you or members of your family considering going back to school in order to increase your opportunities for professional advancement? AFT is exploring legal action on behalf of its members that are looking to …

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September 18, 2019 at 11:38 PM

Do teachers and support staff deserve paid maternity leave?

Dear John, Urge Governor Newsom to sign AB 500 – Paid maternity leave for teachers and school workers Please take a moment to send a letter to Governor Newsom today, urging him to sign Assembly Bill 500 (Gonzalez, D-San Diego) and stand with educators and support staff who w…

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August 29, 2019 at 10:13 PM

Inside CFT: Major news on charter school reform

Dear John, We have important news to report! Last night Governor Newsom announced an agreement has been reached on AB 1505, the critical charter school reform bill that is a key priority for CFT members. The agreement follows months of incredible organizing and weeks of inte…

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  Jeffery M. Freitas, CFT President · [email protected]

August 16, 2019 at 7:39 PM

Inside CFT: Back-to-school resources, safe havens, corporate tax reform

You are not alone in the workplace! For many of us, it's back to work this month. New employees may be learning about the union for the first time in an orientation. Your union meeting may be scheduled. Please, if there are new employees in your workplace, reach out, invite t…

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August 13, 2019 at 12:16 AM

Act fast to provide feedback on Ethnic Studies model curriculum!

Dear CFT Members,   We have a unique opportunity to provide feedback on a model curriculum for Ethnic Studies being prepared by the California Department of Education for K-12 schools, but the timeline is short. For years, educators of color and their allies have worked to p…

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July 26, 2019 at 7:39 PM

Urgent! Teacher Loan Forgiveness Applicants: Action Required

Dear CFT members, As too many of you know, there are major problems with the way federal student loans and loan forgiveness programs are administered for CFT members. AFT recently filed a major lawsuit against Betsy DeVos for the US Department of Education’s failures to corre…

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July 12, 2019 at 9:02 PM

Inside CFT: Member activism paying off in our fight to protect public education

Dear Friend, Critical charter school reforms pass out of the Senate Education Committee On Wednesday, charter school reform came one step closer to becoming reality when the Senate Education Committee passed AB 1505 and AB 1507. The critical reforms in both bills go a long…

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