Training Schedule
CFT Online Training: Workers Rights and Responsibilities in the Trump Era
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This event is for CFT members.
As the new school year begins, educators and school workers have growing concerns about the escalating actions by the Trump administration, from ICE showing up on our campuses, to the crackdown on free speech and peaceful protests, to attacks on academic freedom, and more.
Join us for this timely Zoom training from legal experts who will help us better understand our rights and responsibilities as educators and school employees during this difficult time to protect our students, ourselves, our coworkers, and our communities.
Getting the Best Benefits at the Best Price
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Healthcare costs are on the rise and navigating solutions can feel overwhelming. If you’re unsure where to begin or how to take the next step, please Join us for a 2-hour training session designed specifically for CFT leaders like you who want to evaluate or improve the healthcare programs at their schools. This training will equip you with practical steps and actionable strategies to guide your members effectively.
What You’ll Learn:
Effective Health Benefits Committees
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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.
Health Care: Request for Proposal Best Practices
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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.