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This July 4th, Let’s Remember What Freedom Requires
A special message from CFT President Jeff Freitas
Dear CFT Members,
As we approach July 4th, we prepare to celebrate our freedom from a tyranny that is defined by the anniversary of the signing of one of our country’s most defining documents—the Declaration of Independence, which you can read in full.
Action Alert: Stop the state from raiding critical HVAC funds for schools!
The state of California is about to raid a $194 million fund set aside to fund critical HVAC and plumbing improvements in our public schools to give massive utility refunds to private corporations.
Please take a moment to write to Governor Newsom and our state budget leaders and let them know that this is absolutely unacceptable. Click here to start.
CFT sponsors AB 477 to raise critical funding for public schools
CFT members from across the state were in Sacramento last week to formally launch AB 477 (Muratsuchi), a bill that would make transformational investments in school funding at a time when low wages are driving teachers and school staff out of the profession we love, and as attacks and threats from the Trump administration on public education are making our work even more difficult.
Finding unity and building power at the 2025 CFT Convention
Hundreds of delegates at the CFT convention at the Westin San Diego Gaslamp debated and voted on resolutions like “Oppose All Efforts to Privatize Social Security and Support Efforts to Stabilize the System,” “Ending Tax Breaks and Subsidies for Fossil Fuels in California,” and “Increase Public Funding for the University of California.” They attended workshops such as “Education Code Basics,” “Bringing Resources to the Immigrant Community by Empowering our Members,” and “Winning Local School Board Elections.” They also heard from two panels — “Organizing to Win in Sunol Glen,” about the tow
Watch: Rising up for Justice Rally
CFT Convention
March 15, 2025
Click to watch this powerful video of CFT members marching to the federal plaza in San Diego to kick off Convention 2025.
Defending Immigrant Students and Families
California has the largest concentration of immigrants in the country. Many of our students and their families are anxious about the threats of mass deportation by the incoming administration. CFT is dedicated to defending our immigrant students, families, and communities.
Download CFT resources linked below
How Unions Can Protect Immigrant Workers and Students
Additional Resources
CA Resources from AG Bonta’s Office
Historic Victory! President Biden signs the Social Security Fairness Act
January 6, 2025 update: On Sunday January 5, President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act! Check back soon for an FAQ as more information on implementation becomes available.