Training Schedule
AFT Student Debt Clinic
Upcoming dates
Click here to view upcoming virtual student debt clinic workshops.
California Labor Federation Phone Banks for Prop 50
October 7, 2025
Join CFT leaders and members to make calls specifically to CFT members and also to other labor union members and voters in support of Prop 50, the Election Rigging Response Act. This special election is coming up quickly on November 4th, and we need everyone to pitch in to get out the vote!
Please register below:
Worker’s Rights & Responsibilities in the Trump Era
Virtual Training - Register Below
We are witnessing an escalation of anti-democratic
and unlawful actions by the Trump administration. In
this workshop, we will discuss our rights and
responsibilities as
educators and school employees during this difficult
time and how we can exert our rights to protect our
students, ourselves, our coworkers, and our communities.
Presenters:
Christopher Arellano, Training director
Tiffany Mok, Legislative Representative
Effective Health Benefits Committees
Virtual Training - Register Below
This training is exclusively for CFT local leaders, bargaining team members, and other member leaders who currently serve on, or are interested in forming, a Health Benefits Committee (HBC). The session provides a clear roadmap for building or revitalizing a collaborative labor–management committee focused on improving healthcare or health insurance decisions. Participants will gain tools to foster transparency, define roles, and create a shared action plan that builds trust and achieves better outcomes.
California Labor Federation Phone Banks for Prop 50
October 15, 2025
Join CFT leaders and members to make calls specifically to CFT members and also to other labor union members and voters in support of Prop 50, the Election Rigging Response Act. This special election is coming up quickly on November 4th, and we need everyone to pitch in to get out the vote!
Please register below:
Building Diverse and Democratic Union Governance
A Leadership Development Training
Join us for a transformative training designed to equip union leaders with the tools necessary to create a more democratic and diverse union and workplace. This course, rooted in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices and the Cultural Proficiency Framework, will empower you to implement effective strategies within your union and work environment.
Participants will explore:
CalSTRS Retirement Webinar for all CA educators
Virtual Training
Find out more in-depth information about your CalSTRS benefits, the difference between earned and purchased service credit, and ways to bridge the gap between your CalSTRS benefit and your retirement income goal.
Presenters:
Sharon Hendricks, Co-Retirement Liaison, AFT 1521
Dr. Jessica Saint Paul, Co-Retirement Liaison, AFT 1521
Dr. Angel Belden, Benefit Ambassadors, AFT 1521
Dr. Kat Addision, Benefit Ambassadors, AFT 1521
CalSTRS Adjunct Faculty
Virtual Training
Find out about the CalSTRS benefits and services available to you as a part-time educator. Compare the benefit programs that may be available to you and determine which program you’re currently paying into. You’ll learn ways to increase your retirement income, the importance of supplemental savings and considerations to keep in mind throughout your career. You’re helping students build their future, don’t forget about yours.
Unemployment Insurance Workshop
Webinar
The Unemployment Insurance Workshop will guide contingent faculty through the online unemployment filing process, for both new and reopened claims. How to deal with phone interviews, denials, and appeals will also be covered.
Presenter:
John Govsky, a CFT vice president, has many years of experience
researching, writing about, and assisting contingent faculty with
unemployment issues.
Health Care: Request for Proposal Best Practices
Virtual Training - Register Below
This training guides CFT local leaders, bargaining team members and Health Benefit Committee (HBC) members through the essential steps of conducting a transparent, strategic, and member-focused Request for Proposal (RFP) process for employee benefits. Participants will learn how to build a long-term plan, eliminate conflicts of interest, ensure fair vendor comparisons, and use a clear timeline to gain the best results for their members. The session equips attendees with tools, best practices, and key questions to help labor play a leading role in shaping benefits decisions.