Virtual Convention Events
FULL SCHEDULE

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TUESDAY, MARCH 16

Virtual Convention website opens! Delegates were sent a unique code by email and must register on this site to participate in Convention, and to receive a ballot for CFT elections. 

THURSDAY, MARCH 18

2 pm–4pm     Nominations & Elections Committee meets via Zoom

SATURDAY, MARCH 20

Division Councils will meet via Zoom.

  • 9 am–12 pm     Council of Classified Employees
  • 10 am–1 pm     EC/TK-12 Council
  • 10 am–1 pm     Community College Council
  • 1 pm–3 pm     Council of Retired Members

TUESDAY, MARCH 23

3 pm–6 pm     Executive Council meets via Zoom

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24

5 pm–6 pm     Delegate Orientation to Virtual Convention

Join us on the Virtual Convention website and learn how to be an active participant in our online Convention. In this orientation, you will learn about the new virtual platform, how to connect with delegates, and how to vote on matters facing delegates and in union elections. 

THURSDAY, MARCH 25

11 am–12 pm     Credentials Committee

12 pm–1 pm     Rules Committee

1 pm–2:30 pm     Constitution Committee

3 pm–5:30 pm     Resolution Subcommittees

  • Education Finance
  • Health Care, Retirement and Benefits
  • Professional Issues: EC/TK-12
  • Professional Issues: Higher Education
  • Socio-Political

FRIDAY, MARCH 26

About Our Sessions

  • All Friday and Saturday sessions will be held on the Virtual Convention website. Delegates, alternates and guests were sent a unique code by email and must register on this site to participate in Convention, to receive a ballot for CFT elections, and to vote on amendments and resolutions during the Business Sessions.
  • Delegates, alternates and guests may access sessions on the Virtual Convention site, by clicking on Program, locating the session, and clicking BROADCAST. 
  • If you have questions or need assistance, please email convention@cft.org

8:45 am –11:30 am     GENERAL SESSION

11:30 pm–12:30 pm   Marketplace and Networking Break

Take a few minutes to meet our vendors! Join a virtual table and learn about more potential benefits of union membership.

1:15 pm–3:30 pm     BUSINESS SESSION  (for delegates only)

4:30 pm–5:30 pm     Virtual Social Hour

Join your CFT colleagues for BYO hors d’oeuvres and libations… Pull up a seat at a virtual table and have a chat with delegates from local unions up and down the state

SATURDAY, MARCH 27

8:45 am –11:30 am     GENERAL SESSION 

11:30 pm–12:30 pm   Marketplace and Networking Break

Take a few minutes to meet our vendors! Join a virtual table and learn about more potential benefits of union membership.

1:15 pm–3:30 pm     BUSINESS SESSION  (for delegates only)