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In this issue…

UP FRONT

“Make it Fair” creates real change for California

ALL-UNION NEWS

Members speak out for union priorities in Capitol

CFT supports families of missing Mexican students

One by one: Organizing team signs up part-time faculty

Pivotal U.S. Supreme Court decision looms

CFT urges CalSTRS to divest from gun manufacturers now

FEATURES

Convention 2015 

• Betty Yee: State Controller’s story of immigrant success
• Tom Torlakson: Suspends Academic Performance Index despite Duncan’s threats
• Jeff Duncan-Andrade: The effect of toxic stress on student lives
• Floor debate: Delegates tackle rich array of social justice and education topics
• Laura Rico: Ben Rust Award recipient inspired two generations
• Elections: Delegates elect top officers, leaders of CFT divisions
• Classified staff: We wear many hats
• Alisa Messer: Advocating for women and diversity
• Paul Fong: A champion to educators
• Robert Chacanaca: The workers’ advocate

The Benefits of Belonging: Part Four

• Gear up for summer vacation with member benefits in mind
• Car rentals, hotel accommodations, summer reading

AROUND CFT

• Retirees! CFT welcomes your participation in the new Council of Retired Members
• Get to know the state of your union
• Raoul Teilhet Scholarships: 2015 high school senior scholarship recipient

PRE-K AND K-12

Defies Measurement: An interview with the filmmaker

CLASSIFIED

Union works to squelch temporary positions that last for years

COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Former part-timer chairs Assembly Higher Ed Committee

UNIVERSITY

Librarian masters digital tools for workplace and union

LOCAL WIRE

Adult Education: Funding in limbo…
Local 1021: Organizing wins advances…
Local 2216: Putting students first…
Local 61: Who you gonna call?…

RANK & FILES