Standing Together for Education.

We believe in the power and promise of education.
We believe every student has the right to a high-quality education.
We believe in lifelong learning opportunities for all Californians.
Student learning conditions are our working conditions.
The strength of collective bargaining builds better workplaces.
We believe in dignity and respect for all workers.
We believe education is union work.

E-mail blast August 25, 2026

2026 Midterm Elections Hub
How to take action and defend our democracy!

This Election, We’re Showing Up.

The 2026 midterm election will shape the future of our schools, our workplaces, and our communities. We know what’s at stake—and we know that our collective power can make the difference. But winning doesn’t happen from the sidelines. It happens when educators and classified professionals talk to coworkers, knock on doors, make calls, and turn out to vote.

Post October 29, 2020

Educators Choice
Voter Guide

Post September 10, 2026

Member Leadership Academy (Apply now!)

Register now for an upcoming zoom information session! Friday, October 9 (12:00 p.m.), Monday October 12 (4:00 p.m.) or Tuesday October 13 (7:00 p.m.). Register here.

Post August 3, 2026

Keeping classrooms human-centered: Guardrails for the billion-dollar AI industry disrupting California’s education system
CFT's white paper on AI in schools

While emerging technologies can pose new opportunities for students and teachers, they also introduce unique challenges. New issues with AI-driven ed-tech’s effectiveness or data security come to light weekly.

E-mail blast August 25, 2026

2026 Midterm Elections Hub
How to take action and defend our democracy!

This Election, We’re Showing Up.

Post October 29, 2020

Educators Choice
Voter Guide

Post September 10, 2026

Member Leadership Academy (Apply now!)

Register now for an upcoming zoom information session! Friday, October 9 (12:00 p.m.), Monday October 12 (4:00 p.m.) or Tuesday October 13 (7:00 p.m.). Register here.

News Release June 16, 2026

CFT Endorses Richard Barrera for Superintendent of Public Instruction

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CFT – A Union of Educators and Classified Professionals

Contact: Matthew Hardy, 510-703-5291

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Post July 14, 2019

CFT Legislative Scorecards
How do legislators vote on bills that matter to union members?

In each legislative session, the CFT tallies how legislators vote on bills of import to educators and union members. In these scorecards, you will find a description of key bills lobbied for and against, and a score for Senate and Assembly members on each bill. Find out if your elected officials are voting union!

CFT Scorecards

Some legislators are such strong advocates on issues of import to CFT members that they earn a “perfect” voting record from the CFT.

2025 Scorecard for the California State Assembly

2025 Scorecard for the California State Senate

For an in depth look at how we calculate our scorecards, check out this spreadsheet.

Post January 10, 2025

Defending Immigrant Students and Families

California has the largest concentration of immigrants in the country. Many of our students and their families are anxious about the threats of mass deportation by the incoming administration. CFT is dedicated to defending our immigrant students, families, and communities.

Download CFT resources linked below

How Unions Can Protect Immigrant Workers and Students

Preparedness Check-List