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September 6, 2024 at 9:01 PM

Inside CFT: Oxnard union hosts inaugural Gold Coast Ethnic Studies Conference

Oxnard union hosts inaugural Gold Coast Ethnic Studies Conference Earlier this month the Oxnard Federation of Teachers and School Employees, AFT Local 1273, hosted the inaugural regional Gold Coast Ethnic Studies Conference in partnership with the Ventura County Office of Ed…

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August 30, 2024 at 8:58 PM

Inside CFT: SVFT and new labor coalition fight for affordable healthcare in Monterey County

SVFT and new labor coalition fight for affordable healthcare in Monterey County In their ongoing campaign to lower healthcare costs in Monterey County, the Salinas Valley Federation of Teachers, AFT Local 1020, have joined a powerful new labor coalition and together they are…

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August 29, 2024 at 8:57 PM

Action Alert: Equal access to campus job opportunities for students regardless of immigration status

Urge Governor Newsom to sign AB 2586 – Equal access to campus job opportunities for students regardless of immigration status Dear John, Please take a moment to sign this letter to Governor Newsom, urging him to sign AB 2586 into law. AB 2586, also known as the Opportunity fo…

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August 23, 2024 at 9:23 PM

Inside CFT: Pajaro Middle School reopens after historic flooding, CFT at the DNC, Back to school and more

Good news comes in Pajaro Valley as Pajaro Middle School reopens after 1.5 years of closure due to flood damage Pajaro Valley Middle School reopens after historic flooding Good news comes in Pajaro Valley as Pajaro Middle School reopens after 1.5 years of closure due to flo…

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August 16, 2024 at 9:02 PM

Inside CFT: As election season heats up, AFT launches volunteer platform

As election season heats up, AFT launches volunteer platform With the selection of former teacher, and AFT member, Tim Walz as her running mate, Vice President Kamala Harris has once again shown her firm commitment to public education and working people. And now, with enth…

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August 9, 2024 at 9:25 PM

Inside CFT: ​CFT moves to new building in Sacramento

The new address, 1225 H Street, comes with its own stand-alone building, tons of new office and meeting space, and a new chapter in CFT’s standing in the capital city. CFT moves to new building in Sacramento The new CFT Sacramento office is open for business! The new address,…

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August 2, 2024 at 8:19 PM

Inside CFT: AFT 1493 secures health coverage for part-timers

After two years of tenacious organizing and pushing their employer, members of AFT 1493 at the San Mateo Community College District have settled an MOU that includes full health coverage for eligible part-timers. AFT 1493 secures health coverage for part-timers After two yea…

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July 31, 2024 at 8:07 PM

Part Timer, Summer 2024: One Tier, Contract Wins and Better Health Coverage

After a long and challenging two-year campaign, Yuba College Federation of Teachers, a part-time only local, secured full time equivalent coverage for faculty working over 40% of a full-time load Part-Timer promotes the interests of part-time faculty working in the California …

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July 26, 2024 at 9:04 PM

Inside CFT: Vice President Kamala Harris inspires at the AFT Convention

Vice President Kamala Harris inspires at the AFT Convention Yesterday at the AFT Convention in Houston, delegates heard inspiring words directly from Vice President Kamala Harris in one of her first campaign events as she seeks the Democratic Party nomination for president. …

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July 21, 2024 at 9:05 PM

A thank you to President Biden

Dear John, As you have no doubt heard, President Biden announced today that he will no longer seek re-election to the presidency of the United States this November. He has endorsed his Vice President, California’s own Kamala Harris. The president’s decision to not seek re-el…

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July 19, 2024 at 9:02 PM

Inside CFT: CFT President Jeff Freitas elected to leadership position at CA Labor Federation

CFT President Jeff Freitas elected to leadership position at the California Labor Federation This week at the biennial California Labor Federation convention in San Diego, CFT President Jeff Freitas was elected to serve in the newly-created role of Secretary Treasurer, the nu…

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July 19, 2024 at 1:00 AM

Classified Insider: The Classified Day of Action motivates and mobilizes

On May 21 hundreds of CFT members gathered outside of the Sacramento Capitol to celebrate and honor the work of classified professionals. The crowd was filled with excitement, pride, and a sense of readiness. The Classified Day of Action motivates and mobilizes On May 21 hundr…

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July 12, 2024 at 10:18 PM

Inside CFT: Sunol voters set to recall two school board members

Promising returns as Sunol recall election to be certified next week Earlier this month voters in Sunol took part in a recall election for two school board members in the small Bay Area town. Over the course of the last year the board members acted in an overtly partisan mann…

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June 28, 2024 at 9:14 PM

Inside CFT: Building the Union at CFT Summer School

Building the Union at CFT Summer School This week over 120 union leaders, activists, trainers, and guests took part in the annual CFT Summer School. Held this year at the Asilomar campus in Pacific Grove, the week-long intensive training was an opportunity for new and vetera…

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June 21, 2024 at 9:02 PM

Inside CFT: Taxpayer Deception Act off the November ballot

California Supreme Court removes Taxpayer Deception Act from November ballot Yesterday the California Supreme Court handed down some excellent news. In a unanimous decision the court ruled that the Taxpayer Deception Act cannot appear on the November 2024 ballot. The initiati…

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June 14, 2024 at 9:01 PM

Inside CFT: Remembering civil rights icon Reverend James Lawson, Jr.

Remembering civil rights icon Reverend James Lawson, Jr. We are very sorry to report the passing of civil rights leader Reverend James Lawson, Jr., a lifelong advocate of the philosophy of nonviolence and a former CFT member. Rev. Lawson dedicated his life to advancing nonv…

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June 7, 2024 at 9:25 PM

Inside CFT: Part-time faculty in Yuba win a historic contract

Part-time faculty in Yuba win a historic contract After months of organizing, this week the Yuba College Federation of Teachers, AFT Local 4952, overwhelmingly voted to approve a historic contract settlement that includes significant victories in terms of pay parity and heal…

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May 31, 2024 at 9:30 PM

Inside CFT: Berkeley teacher recognized with prestigious science award

Berkeley teacher recognized with prestigious science award Earlier this month State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond honored three outstanding math and science teachers from California who are finalists for the 2024 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mat…

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May 30, 2024 at 10:14 PM

Urge California’s elected leaders to divest CalSTRS and CalPERS from fossil fuels!

Dear John, Please take a moment to sign this petition to California’s elected leaders in support of SB 252 (Gonzalez), a CFT-supported bill that would require CalSTRS and CalPERS to divest from fossil fuels by 2031. In the coming days a key Assembly committee will hold a hea…

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May 24, 2024 at 9:03 PM

Inside CFT: The Classified Day of Action was a time to connect

The Classified Day of Action in Sacramento was a time to connect Thanks to everyone who came up to Sacramento this week to celebrate classified workers and their contributions to our schools and colleges. In total, over 250 people braved the heat in Sacramento to attend the …

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May 17, 2024 at 9:40 PM

Inside CFT: Northcoast Early Childhood Workers celebrate union work

Northcoast Early Childhood Workers celebrate union work Earlier this month, two dozen early childhood educators met in Arcata, California to celebrate and recognize the contribution of CFT union members from two of our northmost counties, Humboldt and Del Norte. Members of N…

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May 10, 2024 at 9:37 PM

Inside CFT: CFT joins allies in support of Climate Resilient Schools Act

CFT joins labor and environmental allies to urge Legislature to support the Climate Resilient Schools Act This Wednesday CFT President Jeff Freitas joined fellow labor and community allies in the California Labor for Climate Jobs coalition (CLCJ), to urge the California Legi…

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May 3, 2024 at 10:10 PM

Inside CFT: Supporting Community Schools and Special Education in San Francisco

Supporting Community Schools and Special Education in San Francisco This Monday CFT President Jeff Freitas and AFT President Randi Weingarten joined UESF leaders and members in San Francisco, to advocate for community schools and special education. The day started at Buena …

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April 26, 2024 at 8:55 PM

Inside CFT: CFT members were in the State Capitol this week

CFT members were in the State Capitol this week urging lawmakers to support our schools Dozens of CFT members were in the State Capitol this week to meet with legislators and their staff on our core priorities this year. Among the critical issues discussed throughout the day…

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April 19, 2024 at 9:07 PM

Inside CFT: CFT joins labor and community allies to call out Taxpayer Deception Act

CFT joins labor and community allies to call out Taxpayer Deception Act On Wednesday CFT President Jeff Freitas was joined by nurses, firefighters, and community allies to call out a dangerous and deceitful initiative headed toward the November ballot that would limit the a…

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April 18, 2024 at 10:37 PM

CFT United: CCE President Carl Williams wants to know, are you with Classified?

CFT United, SPRING 2024: May 21 is the Classified Day of Action, Embracing the Educational Paradigm Shift: Navigating AI and Literacy in the Classroom A note from the editor: CFT members work tirelessly everyday to educate and care for our students and their families. CFT U…

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April 12, 2024 at 9:05 PM

Inside CFT: ArtCenter Faculty Federation approves first collective bargaining agreement

ArtCenter College of Design faculty approve first collective bargaining agreement After eighteen months at the bargaining table, the members of the ArtCenter Faculty Federation have overwhelmingly voted to accept their first collective bargaining agreement with the ArtCenter…

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April 5, 2024 at 9:06 PM

Inside CFT: Tell our elected leaders in Sacramento not to cut UC funding

Over the past 20 years demands on the U.C. system have skyrocketed, while funding hasn’t kept pace. Sign the petition: Tell our elected leaders in Sacramento not to cut UC funding Over the past 20 years demands on the U.C. system have skyrocketed, while funding hasn’t kept pa…

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April 4, 2024 at 10:35 PM

Tell our elected leaders in Sacramento not to cut funding for the U.C. system

Tell our elected leaders in Sacramento not to cut funding for the U.C. system Over the past 20 years demands on the U.C. system have skyrocketed, while funding hasn’t kept pace. Now, the California Legislature is considering cutting funding precisely when U.C. needs it most. …

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March 29, 2024 at 8:59 PM

Inside CFT: CTE in Los Angeles: Each one teach one

CTE in Los Angeles: Each one teach one When UTLA CTE Committee chair Letecia Miller started teaching graphic arts in the LAUSD, her school had substandard equipment and not much money to upgrade. But Miller had a vision; and after years of persistence, she secured the grants…

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March 22, 2024 at 9:00 PM

Inside CFT: Join the May 21 Classified Day of Action in Sacramento

Join the May 21 Classified Day of Action in Sacramento On May 21 classified professionals and their supporters from across the state will gather at the State Capitol in Sacramento to take part in a spirited rally and to celebrate the critical contributions made by classified…

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March 15, 2024 at 9:48 PM

Inside CFT: CFT March Summit kicks off in Sacramento

CFT March Summit kicks off in Sacramento The CFT March Summit kicked off yesterday under the theme ‘Standing Together,’ with over 200 CFT leaders and activists from throughout the state gathering to take part in panels, workshops, and strategy sessions. The weekend also inclu…

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March 8, 2024 at 10:08 PM

Inside CFT: Hundreds take part in March in March day of action in Sacramento

Hundreds take part in March in March day of action in Sacramento Hundreds of students, faculty, and staff from across the state marched to the State Capitol yesterday demanding long overdue changes to make California’s state higher education system more accessible and affor…

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March 1, 2024 at 11:39 PM

Inside CFT: Pajaro Valley Federation of Teachers gives away 40,000 books to the community

Pajaro Valley Federation of Teachers gives away 40,000 books to the community Last Saturday, with the support of AFT and Reading Opens the World, the Pajaro Valley Federation of Teachers gave away 40,000 books at the high school in Watsonville, California. The book giveaway …

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February 23, 2024 at 11:02 PM

Inside CFT: TK/EC-K12 Council gets to work at SPED Summit

TK/EC-K12 Council gets to work at SPED Summit CFT members from throughout the state are gathering this week for the annual TK/EC-K12 Special Education Summit. The summit is an opportunity for union leaders and special education teachers and staff to take part in professional…

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February 16, 2024 at 9:53 PM

Inside CFT: Love for SPED campaign touches hearts in San Francisco

Love for SPED campaign touches hearts in San Francisco A shout out to the members of United Educators of San Francisco, who this month took part in a campaign in support of special education in the San Francisco Unified School District. The campaign, which culminated in a Va…

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February 9, 2024 at 10:00 PM

Inside CFT: Vote for public education and working families this March 5 election

Vote for public education and working families this March 5 election Ballots are now out for the March 5 election. As you go review your voter guide, make sure to mark your ballot for candidates and measures that support our public schools and working families. To help you …

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February 2, 2024 at 11:27 PM

Inside CFT: Celebrating Black History Month

CFT celebrates Black History Month As February gets underway, CFT joins educators, unions, and communities across the country in celebrating Black History Month. This month is an opportunity not only to recognize the critical contributions African Americans have made to our…

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January 26, 2024 at 11:40 PM

Inside CFT: CA Attorney General issues legal alert against forced outing in schools

Attorney General Bonta issues legal alert warning school districts against forced outing policies Earlier this month California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a legal alert addressed to all California county, school district, and charter school boards and superintendents, …

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January 19, 2024 at 10:03 PM

Inside CFT: Ranked faculty at CCA successfully organize to join CFT!

Ranked faculty at California College of the Arts successfully organize to join CFT! Congratulations to the ranked faculty at the California College of the Arts, whose new union was voluntarily recognized by the college administration last week following a nearly two-year org…

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January 12, 2024 at 9:39 PM

Inside CFT: Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Every year we observe Martin Luther King Day to reflect on the work that still needs to be done for racial equality. We also remember the vision that Dr. King carried, seeing the connection between achieving racial equality and support…

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January 8, 2024 at 11:03 PM

ACTION ALERT: Tell the CA legislature that we need to tax extreme wealth

Dear John, On Wednesday January 10, the California Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation will hear CFT's Assembly Bill 259, The California Tax on Extreme Wealth. Please urge members of the committee to VOTE YES on AB 259 There were 618 billionaires in the United States…

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January 5, 2024 at 8:51 PM

Inside CFT: A new year to protect our progress

With the holidays behind us, we go into a new year with elections at the forefront: The California March 5th primary and the November U.S. Presidential election. 2024: A new year to protect our progress With the holidays behind us, we go into a new year with elections at the …

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December 22, 2023 at 10:21 PM

Happy Holidays from CFT!

Dear John, As the year comes to a close, we are grateful for all of your hard work and dedication to our students, our schools, and our communities. As educators and classified professionals, your tireless efforts are essential to our students and their success. And as we ref…

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December 20, 2023 at 12:44 AM

Classified Insider Special Edition: CCE Conference 2023

SAVE THE DATE: May 21, 2024 Classified Employees head to Sacramento for rally SAVE THE DATE: CLASSIFIED RALLY AT SACRAMENTO CAPITOL, MAY 21, 2024 Flexing our Power, Protecting our Progress The annual Council of Classified Employees Conference took place at the Hyatt Regency…

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December 16, 2023 at 12:33 AM

Inside CFT: Claremont Colleges librarians win first contract, San Jose Evergreen win contract for part-timers

A shout out to the members of the Claremont Colleges Services Library Staff Federation who ratified their first contract last week. The librarians and librarian staff won a union recognition election with an 80% vote last year Claremont Colleges librarians win first contract …

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December 14, 2023 at 12:08 AM

Part-Timer: A Bittersweet Legislative Season, One Tier Making Moves, Part-time Healthcare Fight Continues

Because of CFT’s successful campaign, CA law now provides college districts that provide part-time faculty some form of health insurance with reimbursement for 50% of district’s costs. Part-time Healthcare: CFT Locals in the Fight for What’s Morally Right Because of CFT’s su…

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December 8, 2023 at 10:28 PM

Inside CFT: 40 CFT members take part in the California Labor Federation Convention

40 CFT members take part in the California Labor Federation Convention On Tuesday, December 5, delegates to the California Labor Federation gathered in Oakland for the body's Pre-Primary Convention. Delegates voted to endorse hundreds of candidates for the State Legislature…

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December 2, 2023 at 6:39 PM

Honoring Mary Bergan

The union movement lost a true champion and advocate of collective bargaining rights with the sudden passing of long-time CFT President Mary Bergan on November 30. In Remembrance Mary Bergan September 13, 1941 – November 30, 2023 Educators, classified professionals and the un…

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December 2, 2023 at 1:08 AM

Inside CFT: AFT 2121 Reaches TA, Honoring World AIDS Day, EC/TK12 Presidents retreat

At 1 A.M. this morning, December 1, 2023, the AFT 2121 bargaining team finally reached an agreement. While the TA doesn’t include all of the members' original asks, huge strides have been made. AFT 2121 Reaches Tentative Agreement At 1 A.M. this morning, December 1, 2023, t…

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