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Take Action: Tell Sacramento no cuts to UC
Urge Governor Newsom and our elected leaders to stop massive cuts that could gut the University of California system
Our University of California system is at a crossroads. Governor Newsom has proposed an almost 8% cut to state funding to UC in the coming school year and a delay in the 5% increase in state funding he has promised to our students through the multi-year compact.
Lisa Middleton inspires and motivates CFT delegates at the 2025 Convention
Near the end of her speech, Palm Springs City Councilmember and former Mayor Lisa Middleton quoted Anglo-Irish political thinker Edmund Burke, as a comment on the president. “Rudeness is a weak man’s imitation of strength.”
Middleton, a guest speaker at the CFT convention, came to talk about the challenges ahead – which are significant under the current Trump administration. Middleton knows a thing or two about challenges.
Celebrate Women’s History Month at school and home
March is Women's History Month
Women’s History Month provides us an opportunity to remind ourselves of women’s contributions to our culture and society and reflect on women who have fought for change in labor, education, science, the arts, and politics. Use the CFT’s curated collection to find lesson plans for your classroom and inspiration for your union, home, and beyond.
Resources for those impacted by the LA fires
If you would like to make a donation to support fellow CFT members who have been impacted by the fire, click here.
CFT Disaster Relief Fund
CFT has an emergency relief fund for members who have suffered catastrophic losses. If you have lost your home or other property because of the fires, please email us at disasterrelief@cft.org with your name and contact information. We can also assist you in applying for AFT disaster relief funds as well.
First-time attendees at CFT CCE conference share what inspired them
Maira Gutierrez, AFT Local 2424A, Turlock Federation of Classified Employees, President
Why did you come?
I wanted to get more information, because we went from a 40% in our membership last year, to 70% and we’ve been getting a lot of involvement with our members. They’ve been asking a lot of questions, and they are eager to know more about the union. I’m here to give more information, and that way I can take it back to them and provide that information.
What’s been the highlight for you?
Social Security Fairness Act FAQ
February 25, 2025 update: Social Security administration announces schedule to start issuing retroactive payments in February and increase monthly benefit payments beginning in April.
Previous update (January 15, 2025):
The Social Security Fairness Act (HR 82) was signed into law by President Biden on January 5, 2025.
What does the Social Security Fairness Act (SSFA) do?
Introducing CFT’s Newest Task Force: Educators for Quality Schools
EC/TK-12 Council
Members of a new CFT task force have been working on coming up with actions, both legislation and bargaining, to address the problem of understaffing in schools.
Prior to the formation of the task force, EC/TK-12 Council President Steve McDougall says he and CFT President Jeff Freitas discussed the importance of addressing the issue of understaffing.
