Events
Calendar
Keeping our union community on track
Welcome to our new full-featured calendar! See events and union happenings in a list or calendar view, complete with location maps and registration links. It’s one-stop shopping!
Training Schedule
Current training opportunities
Our training schedule includes webinars and in-person trainings (indicated by an asterisk). You may register to attend a training by clicking on the name of the training below. You may also register for trainings directly from our Calendar. Find course descriptions in our Training section.
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!
- EC/TK-12 Council
- Council of Classified Employees
- Community College Council
- University Council-AFT
- Council of Retired Members
Upcoming Division Council meetings
- March 21, 2020 — State Council Summit
- May 2, 2020
- October 3, 2020
- December 5, 2020
State Council
Making decisions for the CFT between Conventions
Between Conventions, the State Council makes decisions for the Federation. All locals may send delegates to State Council. It meets twice yearly.
Upcoming State Councils
- March 21, 2020 — State Council Summit
- October 3, 2020
Organizing for Equity
Join us at this first-ever CFT conference that will bring together part-time faculty in the community colleges and lecturers at the University of California.
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 hosts provides numerous opportunities for you to meet with state legislators one-on-one and share your experiences from the workplace.
Labor History Month
May
May is Labor History Month, during which schools are encouraged to use appropriate educational exercises to make pupils aware of the role the labor movement has played in shaping California and the United States.
Committee Meetings
Member-driven committees meet regularly
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 meeting are posted below.
Union Summer School
Study topics in-depth during our summer training
The CFT Union Summer School equips local leaders with the powerful skills to organize successful campaigns to build high-quality public education, involve members in union activities, increase the political voice of educators and establish excellent representation and collective bargaining programs.
Classified Conference
Annual networking and learning opportunity for support staff
Our Classified Conference always promises learning and fun. You can expect inspiring guest speakers, workshops on a variety of topics, and a memorable Saturday evening soirée.
Convention 2021
Delegates celebrate 100th Anniversary in 2019, next Convention set for 2021
The Federation will now hold its convention biennially. The next CFT Convention will be held March 26-28, 2021, at the Westin St. Francis in downtown San Francisco.