CFT Convention: April 13-15 at The Fairmont San Jose Print E-mail
Convention delegates will be decisive in 2012

Want to make a difference in 2012? Plan now to get elected as a delegate to the CFT Convention that will be held April 13-15 at The Fairmont San Jose. With the theme “Our State, Our Future, Our Fight,” the Convention boasts an impressive line-up of speakers and workshops. Saturday workshop offerings are geared toward active participation in the 2012 General Election and passing the CFT-sponsored statewide progressive tax measure.

The Convention will also elect delegates to the AFT and the California Labor Federation Conventions. But the Convention isn’t all work; there’s time for fun as well, with receptions and get-togethers. Convention is open to all CFT members, with elected delegates representing their local unions and having the right to vote. The Convention is the Federation’s highest policymaking body; delegates shape union positions on issues affecting members.

Delegates must be elected following the legal requirements in the AFT and CFT Constitutions and the federal Landrum-Griffin Act. Under these rules, each member shall have a reasonable opportunity to be nominated as a delegate, and local unions must mail a notice to members at least 15 days before the election. The elections must be held by secret ballot, the results must be published, and records must be kept for one year. Look for notice of the election from your local union or contact it to learn when elections for delegates will be held.

If you have questions about CFT Convention, please email CFT Executive Director This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

About Convention documents: Most of the following documents are pdf forms that can be filled out electronicallly. You will need the free Adobe Reader to complete the forms. Note: The pdf forms cannot be completed on an ipad or other tablet computer.

Return documents to the CFT Bay Area Office, 1201 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 115, Alameda, CA 94501. Fax to 510-523-5262. Or email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 Timeline for CFT Convention
  February 15  Entries in CFT Communications Awards due
  February 17  Constitutional amendments due
  March 1  Resolutions due
  March 1  Notify CFT of special needs under the Americans with Disabilities Act
  March 1  Notify CFT of child care needs
  March 22  Deadline to reserve Convention-rate rooms at The Fairmont San Jose
  March 30  Per capita payments through January 2012 due CFT
  March 30  Delegate and alternate lists due
  March 30  Deadline to choose committee service
  March 30  Deadline to make advance meal event reservations  

 Step by step preparation for local unions 
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Call to Convention
Step-by-step instructions will help your local union prepare for CFT Convention, from how to elect delegates to a summary of deadlines and tentative schedule (page 6). (pdf, 1.3 MB)
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Reserve rooms at The Fairmont San Jose
Make your reservations online using this link. The deadline to reserve rooms at the Convention rate is March 22.
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Download this template in Microsoft Word to make submitting your resolution easier. Resolutions must be submitted to the CFT Bay Area office by March 1, preferably by email.

Request child care
Return this form to the CFT Bay Area office by March 1. (pdf form)
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Fill out the delegate and alternate lists electronically, print them, have the local president sign them and fax or mail to the CFT Bay Area office by March 30. Download the form for alternates here.
(pdf forms)
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Enjoy the Saturday Ben Rust Luncheon and the Sunday morning award breakfasts hosted by the Community College and EC/K-12 Councils. Return your advance ticket purchases by March 30. (pdf form)

EC/K-12 Council leaders: To nominate members for the Council's Pride of the Union Awards, download this nomination form. (pdf form)
 
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Delegates must submit their ranked choices for service on Convention committees by March 30. Use this electronic version. Fax or email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . (pdf form)
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Each delegate must bring his or her credentials to Convention Registration. Use the printed cards sent to local presidents or complete this version electronically. Both will be accepted. Both require the signatures of the local president and secretary as well as the local seal. (pdf form)