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Apr-May 2017
Volume 70, Number 4

CT Index May 1, 2017

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In this issue…

UP FRONT

CFT Convention prepares us for tough challenges facing the union

 ALL-UNION NEWS

#CFTMayDay: Locals take to the streets
SPECIAL REPORT: CFT Convention

Delegates march for immigrant rights

Panel on point:Understanding rights, rules and the law

Tom Steyer: Addresses climate, education 

Spirited debate on resolutions

Officer elections: Pechthalt, Freitas relected

AFT leader brings perspective and vision

Kevin McCarty, Phil Ting: CFT Legislators of the Year

Tony Thurmond speaks from the heart

David Yancey: Honored with Ben Rust Award

Melinda Dart: Women in Education Award

FEATURES

FROM THE CAPITOL: Mid-session update: Union-sponsored bills pass throughkey legislative committees

Raoul Teilhet Scholarships: High school recipients 2017

PRE-K AND K-12

Bilingual education back in national spotlight

CLASSIFIED

Bringing part-time playground aides into the classified service

COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Faculty grill replacement leader of the ACCJC

UNIVERSITY

Organizing the disenfranchised is the key to success

RETIRED

Pension battles shift from ballots to courts 

LOCAL WIRE

MANY LOCALS: #ScienceMarch
LOCAL 6215: #Organizing
LOCAL 1881: #FairContract
MANY LOCALS: #UnionStrong

RANK & FILES

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