Celebrating our locals this Convention by presenting this beautiful quilt made from local CFT Union tshirts. It will hang in a place of honor in our Sacramento office!
#CFTConv2025
#CFTConv2025
March 16, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Celebrating our locals this Convention by presenting this beautiful quilt made from local CFT Union tshirts. It will hang in a place of honor in our Sacramento office!
#CFTConv2025
#CFTConv2025
Congratulations to UC-AFT member and former Director of the UCLA Labor Center, Kent Wong, the awardee of the prestigious Ben Rust Award at our Convention this year. For more than three decades, Kent has been a leading voice in Labor Studies and Ethnic Studies.
#CFTConv2025
#CFTConv2025
March 16, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Congratulations to UC-AFT member and former Director of the UCLA Labor Center, Kent Wong, the awardee of the prestigious Ben Rust Award at our Convention this year. For more than three decades, Kent has been a leading voice in Labor Studies and Ethnic Studies.
#CFTConv2025
#CFTConv2025
James McKeever, President of AFT 1521, the Los Angeles Faculty Guild, is this year’s recipient of the Dean Murakami Award in recognition of his commitment to and advocacy for racial, social, and climate justice. Congratulations, James!
#CFTConv2025
#CFTConv2025
March 16, 2025 at 4:25 AM
James McKeever, President of AFT 1521, the Los Angeles Faculty Guild, is this year’s recipient of the Dean Murakami Award in recognition of his commitment to and advocacy for racial, social, and climate justice. Congratulations, James!
#CFTConv2025
#CFTConv2025
Nelly Vaquera, former President of the Pajaro Valley Federation of Teachers, was awarded the CFT Mary Bergan Women in Education Award.
“Our members and our community believe in the work that PVFT does.”
Congratulations, Nelly!
#CFTConv2025
“Our members and our community believe in the work that PVFT does.”
Congratulations, Nelly!
#CFTConv2025
March 16, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Nelly Vaquera, former President of the Pajaro Valley Federation of Teachers, was awarded the CFT Mary Bergan Women in Education Award.
“Our members and our community believe in the work that PVFT does.”
Congratulations, Nelly!
#CFTConv2025
“Our members and our community believe in the work that PVFT does.”
Congratulations, Nelly!
#CFTConv2025
“We are not robbing Peter to pay for Elon Musk’s tax cuts!”
I may not agree with @rweingarten.bsky.social 100% of the time, but she got this sentiment exactly right at the @cftunion.bsky.social convention in San Diego…
#CFTConv2025
I may not agree with @rweingarten.bsky.social 100% of the time, but she got this sentiment exactly right at the @cftunion.bsky.social convention in San Diego…
#CFTConv2025
March 16, 2025 at 3:58 AM
“We are not robbing Peter to pay for Elon Musk’s tax cuts!”
I may not agree with @rweingarten.bsky.social 100% of the time, but she got this sentiment exactly right at the @cftunion.bsky.social convention in San Diego…
#CFTConv2025
I may not agree with @rweingarten.bsky.social 100% of the time, but she got this sentiment exactly right at the @cftunion.bsky.social convention in San Diego…
#CFTConv2025
Congratulations to tonight’s awardee of CFT’s first ever Luukia Smith Classified Champion Award, Janet Eberhardt. Well deserved, Janet!
#CFTConv2025
#CFTConv2025
March 16, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Congratulations to tonight’s awardee of CFT’s first ever Luukia Smith Classified Champion Award, Janet Eberhardt. Well deserved, Janet!
#CFTConv2025
#CFTConv2025
We’re honored to welcome AFT Michigan President Terrence Martin and Texas AFT President Zeph Capo to discuss “How We Fight Back,” regardless of the political party in power.
#CFTConv2025
@aftunion.bsky.social
@texasaft.org
#CFTConv2025
@aftunion.bsky.social
@texasaft.org
March 16, 2025 at 1:35 AM
We’re honored to welcome AFT Michigan President Terrence Martin and Texas AFT President Zeph Capo to discuss “How We Fight Back,” regardless of the political party in power.
#CFTConv2025
@aftunion.bsky.social
@texasaft.org
#CFTConv2025
@aftunion.bsky.social
@texasaft.org
Inspiring words from AFT President Randi Weingarten, who reminds us to keep fighting with hope and joy for a brighter future and a stronger democracy.
@rweingarten.bsky.social
@aftunion.bsky.social
#CFTConv2025
@rweingarten.bsky.social
@aftunion.bsky.social
#CFTConv2025
March 16, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Inspiring words from AFT President Randi Weingarten, who reminds us to keep fighting with hope and joy for a brighter future and a stronger democracy.
@rweingarten.bsky.social
@aftunion.bsky.social
#CFTConv2025
@rweingarten.bsky.social
@aftunion.bsky.social
#CFTConv2025
Palomar Faculty Federation member Alyssa Vafaei says, “My union has fought relentlessly for part-time faculty parity issues. My wages increased significantly, my family has free healthcare, and my student loan debt has been forgiven. Our union’s work has changed my life forever.”
#CFTConv2025
#CFTConv2025
March 15, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Palomar Faculty Federation member Alyssa Vafaei says, “My union has fought relentlessly for part-time faculty parity issues. My wages increased significantly, my family has free healthcare, and my student loan debt has been forgiven. Our union’s work has changed my life forever.”
#CFTConv2025
#CFTConv2025
Greater Santa Cruz Federation of Teachers member Conor O'Brien says he's proud to be in a union because "I want to make sure my coworkers are protected and i think there are a lot of challenges we are currently facing in this world that require us to band together."
#CFTConv2025
#CFTConv2025
March 15, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Greater Santa Cruz Federation of Teachers member Conor O'Brien says he's proud to be in a union because "I want to make sure my coworkers are protected and i think there are a lot of challenges we are currently facing in this world that require us to band together."
#CFTConv2025
#CFTConv2025
March 15, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Jeff’s leadership gives myself and my CFT local hope that we teachers may well survive the current assault of perpetually worsening news…
#CFTConv2025
#CFTConv2025
March 15, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Jeff’s leadership gives myself and my CFT local hope that we teachers may well survive the current assault of perpetually worsening news…
#CFTConv2025
#CFTConv2025
CFT President Jeff Freitas delivered his State of the Union address to #CFTConv2025 delegates today.
"This union is a place for all of us to come together. This is what makes our union strong. And when we all stand together and build union power, we all win."
"This union is a place for all of us to come together. This is what makes our union strong. And when we all stand together and build union power, we all win."
March 15, 2025 at 5:57 PM
CFT President Jeff Freitas delivered his State of the Union address to #CFTConv2025 delegates today.
"This union is a place for all of us to come together. This is what makes our union strong. And when we all stand together and build union power, we all win."
"This union is a place for all of us to come together. This is what makes our union strong. And when we all stand together and build union power, we all win."
"Fundamentally I believe that unions are good for all labor and I believe in education because it has the power to change lives across generations and that's why I'm in my union!"
Anel Gonzalez, President of Palomar College Council of Classified Employees, Local #4522
#CFTConv2025
Anel Gonzalez, President of Palomar College Council of Classified Employees, Local #4522
#CFTConv2025
March 15, 2025 at 5:43 PM
"Fundamentally I believe that unions are good for all labor and I believe in education because it has the power to change lives across generations and that's why I'm in my union!"
Anel Gonzalez, President of Palomar College Council of Classified Employees, Local #4522
#CFTConv2025
Anel Gonzalez, President of Palomar College Council of Classified Employees, Local #4522
#CFTConv2025
Check out this great coverage of our Rise up for Justice rally!
The word is out: gutting the Department of Education will hurt students and harm our most vulnerable communities.
CFT will always stand up for our kids and our schools.
#CFTConv2025
The word is out: gutting the Department of Education will hurt students and harm our most vulnerable communities.
CFT will always stand up for our kids and our schools.
#CFTConv2025
Teachers union leaders warn Trump funding cuts could ‘devastate’ special ed
At a rally in downtown San Diego during their twice-yearly convention, educators spoke about the potential impacts of dismantling the Department of Education.
www.sandiegouniontribune.com
March 15, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Check out this great coverage of our Rise up for Justice rally!
The word is out: gutting the Department of Education will hurt students and harm our most vulnerable communities.
CFT will always stand up for our kids and our schools.
#CFTConv2025
The word is out: gutting the Department of Education will hurt students and harm our most vulnerable communities.
CFT will always stand up for our kids and our schools.
#CFTConv2025
March 14, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Who are we? CFT!!!
Convention delegates marched and rallied in downtown San Diego today to Rise up for Justice! We’re fighting our students and our schools. And we’re standing up for immigrants, for LGBTQ+ people, for climate justice, and for reproductive rights.
#CFTConv2025
Convention delegates marched and rallied in downtown San Diego today to Rise up for Justice! We’re fighting our students and our schools. And we’re standing up for immigrants, for LGBTQ+ people, for climate justice, and for reproductive rights.
#CFTConv2025
March 14, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Who are we? CFT!!!
Convention delegates marched and rallied in downtown San Diego today to Rise up for Justice! We’re fighting our students and our schools. And we’re standing up for immigrants, for LGBTQ+ people, for climate justice, and for reproductive rights.
#CFTConv2025
Convention delegates marched and rallied in downtown San Diego today to Rise up for Justice! We’re fighting our students and our schools. And we’re standing up for immigrants, for LGBTQ+ people, for climate justice, and for reproductive rights.
#CFTConv2025
Outside the Federal Building for the @cftunion.bsky.social rally earlier today…
…and I kept thinking—is it still a *Federal* building? Or has Apartheid Clyde and his Incel Clown Posse sold it off yet?
#CFTConv2025
…and I kept thinking—is it still a *Federal* building? Or has Apartheid Clyde and his Incel Clown Posse sold it off yet?
#CFTConv2025
March 14, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Outside the Federal Building for the @cftunion.bsky.social rally earlier today…
…and I kept thinking—is it still a *Federal* building? Or has Apartheid Clyde and his Incel Clown Posse sold it off yet?
#CFTConv2025
…and I kept thinking—is it still a *Federal* building? Or has Apartheid Clyde and his Incel Clown Posse sold it off yet?
#CFTConv2025
@jeff-f7.bsky.social, my CFT President speaking at today’s rally in downtown SD at the Federal Building. @cftunion.bsky.social is here, and turning out for Education!
#CFTConv2025
#CFTConv2025
March 14, 2025 at 7:15 PM
@jeff-f7.bsky.social, my CFT President speaking at today’s rally in downtown SD at the Federal Building. @cftunion.bsky.social is here, and turning out for Education!
#CFTConv2025
#CFTConv2025
Has @cftunion.bsky.social spoken out about this? #CFTconv2025
Soon after a UC Santa Cruz student sued the school for its treatment of pro-Palestine protesters, police unlawfully searched and seized their phone.
@aclu-norcal.bsky.social is asking a court to throw out the warrant and require the police to return her phone and destroy any data obtained.
@aclu-norcal.bsky.social is asking a court to throw out the warrant and require the police to return her phone and destroy any data obtained.
Singled Out for Speaking Up: How UCSC Seized My Digital Life After I Joined a Lawsuit Against Them | ACLU
A student is suing UC Santa Cruz to challenge the unconstitutional search and seizure of her phone in retaliation for her participation in a pro-Palestine, anti-war protest last spring.
www.aclu.org
March 14, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Has @cftunion.bsky.social spoken out about this? #CFTconv2025
Has @cftunion.bsky.social condemned this? #CFTconv2025
ICE illegally arrested and detained Mahmoud Khalil, a lawful permanent resident, for his political advocacy.
Take action to free Mahmoud NOW.
Take action to free Mahmoud NOW.
Free Mahmoud Khalil
The Trump administration has illegally arrested and detained Mahmoud Khalil in direct retaliation for his advocacy in support of Palestinian rights. This egregious, unprecedented, and illegal abuse of...
action.aclu.org
March 14, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Has @cftunion.bsky.social condemned this? #CFTconv2025
@jeff-f7.bsky.social speaking to local SD Channel 8 at this afternoon’s @cftunion.bsky.social rally at the Federal Building in downtown San Diego…
#CFTConv2025
#CFTConv2025
March 14, 2025 at 6:58 PM
@jeff-f7.bsky.social speaking to local SD Channel 8 at this afternoon’s @cftunion.bsky.social rally at the Federal Building in downtown San Diego…
#CFTConv2025
#CFTConv2025
March 14, 2025 at 6:49 PM
CFT is proud to be part of the House of Labor. We’re thrilled to have @californialabor.bsky.social President Lorena Gonzalez with us today, saying loud and proud that every worker matters and all labor has value!
#CFTConv2025
#CFTConv2025
March 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
CFT is proud to be part of the House of Labor. We’re thrilled to have @californialabor.bsky.social President Lorena Gonzalez with us today, saying loud and proud that every worker matters and all labor has value!
#CFTConv2025
#CFTConv2025
March 14, 2025 at 5:10 PM