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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.
CFT Awards Dinner captures the tenacious spirit of educators and classified professionals
The first honor at the action-packed Awards Dinner on Saturday night at the CFT Convention was the Raoul Teilhet Award for UTLA 1521 member Janet Davis, a kindergarten teacher, who has worked on teacher credentialing issues, particularly advocating for better pay and working conditions for Early Childhood Education and dance teachers.
Davis, said Julie Van Winkle UTLA AFT Vice President and AFT 1021 President, is many things besides a great teacher and unionist, including a California Institute of the Arts graduate and an accomplished bass player.
A rural community organizes against their anti-LGBTQ schoolboard, and wins
Sunol Glen has a population of 900 people
The Trustees on the Board of the Sunol Glen Unified School District, celebrate how dull their meetings are now, says Erin Choin, a new trustee and parent of three children at the district.
Sunol is a rural town with a population of about 900 people. There’s a post office, a few small businesses downtown, and only one school, which is K –8 with less than 300 students. It’s usually fairly quiet.
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.
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How Unions Can Protect Immigrant Workers and Students
Additional Resources
CA Resources from AG Bonta’s Office
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.
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?
Disaster Relief Fund for Greater Los Angeles Wildfires
The CFT has set up a Disaster Relief Fund for our members who have suffered catastrophic losses due to natural disasters.
If you are able, please consider donating to this Disaster Relief Fund set up specifically for CFT members. Contributions of any amount will go a long way in helping our union siblings get through a crisis. It is this spirit of collective action during crises that defines our communities.
You can give directly to the fund, and 100 percent of the money will go to disaster relief.
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.