Events

Calendar

Overview

Calendar
Keeping our union community on track

Welcome to our full-featured online calendar! See union events and key dates in a list view or month view, complete with up-to-date event information. It’s one-stop shopping! You may also sort the color-coded postings to view them by general union events, union trainings, or awareness days.

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Training Schedule

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Training Schedule
Current training opportunities

CFT offers a mix of in-person trainings and webinars. You may register to attend by clicking on the name of the training. You may also register for trainings directly from our Calendar. 

Date Time Topic
Oct 26 4 pm–5 pm What is a Community School?
Nov 3  4 pm–5 pm Current COVID Legal Issues
Nov 10 4 pm–5 pm Social Media, Zoom and the Law
Nov 15-19 4 pm – 6 pm Treasurer Training  (online series)

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Executive Council

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Executive Council
Officers of the CFT meet

The Executive Council, comprising the union’s elected officers, makes decisions for the Federation between State Council meetings, including endorsements for the Committee on Political Education, or COPE. 

Upcoming Executive Council meetings

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Division Councils

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Division Councils
Formulating policy for member constituents

The union’s Division Councils represent the educational divisions of the CFT and retired members. The councils meet regularly to share information and to formulate policy proposals for constituent members. ​Get to know your division of the CFT and join in the discussion!

    Upcoming Division Council meetings

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    State Council

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    Committees

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    Committee Meetings
    Member-driven committees develop topic expertise

    The standing committees of the CFT meet regularly to examine issues of importance to educators and unions, ranging from special education to labor education. The committees also put forth policy proposals for the CFT in their areas of expertise. Learn more about our union committees and the members who serve on them. 

    Upcoming committee meetings

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    Classified Conference

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    Convention

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    Convention

    The Convention is the Federation’s highest governance body, where delegates shape union policy and positions on issues affecting all members. The biennial Convention is open to all CFT members, but only elected delegates can vote.

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    Lobby Days

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    Lobby Days
    Make your voice heard in the State Capitol

    While the CFT legislative staff works hard to promote legislation on behalf of members, your presence in the halls of the Legislature gives a human face to the CFT and our fight for high-quality education. The CFT provides numerous opportunities for you to meet with state legislators one-on-one and share your experiences from the workplace.

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