In this issue…

UP FRONT

A Blue Wave — only if we make it happen

FEATURES

Choose True Blue on November 6: Vote Tony Thurmond for state superintendent

CFT members step up to the plate following Janus v. AFSCME decision

Security doorlocks: The CFT’s persistent legislative efforts will lead to greater school safety

PREK AND K-12

CFT scores major legislative victory by prohibiting for-profit charter schools in California

CLASSIFIED

Groundskeeper talks about applying chemicals in light of landmark ruling against Monsanto – won by a classified employee

COMMUNITY COLLEGE

New funding formula rewards student performance at the risk of turning colleges into diploma mills

UNIVERSITY

Librarians are determined to win a better contract

RETIRED

L.A. retirees adopt schools to support potential strike; new Santa Cruz chapter casts endorsements

RANK & FILES