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Statement on the CA Senate and Assembly budget proposal
From CFT President Jeff Freitas
Statement on the California Senate and Assembly budget proposal
As the Trump administration continues its assault on the University of California, legislative budget leaders are standing strong in support of our nation’s premiere higher education system, rejecting the proposed 3% budget cuts to the UC system. We will continue to work with the Legislature to ensure these critical state funds are spent to benefit students.
Celebrate Pride Month at school and home
Our curated collection celebrates LGBTQ+ individuals and activism
Early in the morning of June 28,1969, police raided the Stonewall Inn in New York City’s Greenwich Village, a place where gay men, lesbians, bisexuals, and transgender people gathered. Police officers entered the club, roughed up patrons and arrested 13 people, including employees and people violating the state’s gender-appropriate clothing statute.
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
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
Jeff Freitas: Finding Strength in Solidarity
Union Power for All
By Jeffery M. Freitas, CFT President
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.
