Apr-May 2016
Volume 69, Number 4
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In this issue…
UP FRONT
Election 2016: Americans have shown they that are ready for populist change
ALL-UNION NEWS
Prop. 30 extension qualifies for November election
CFT-sponsored bills advance in the State Capitol
State budget: Governor says voters need to renew Prop. 30 extension
Primary Election 2016: CFT endorses proven leader Kamala Harris for Senate seat
Crisis in the classroom: California confronts teacher shortage
Victory! Courts reject conservative anti-union lawsuits
FEATURES
The first 100 years of the AFT
San Francisco City College faculty calls one-day strike
AROUND CFT
- New executive director brings extensive education union experience
- CFT staffer authors new book on California labor history
PRE-K AND K-12
Women leaders bring powerful traits to union work
CLASSIFIED
Right for the job: When paras and classified become teachers
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Honoring “letter carrier who sings” turned teacher
UNIVERSITY
Librarians negotiate professional development and salary
Many locals: Community walks in for public education
Local 1533: Spring training…
Local 4986: Workers win back jobs!…
Local 6215: Local support…
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