100 Years Union Strong, Part 1: The CFT turns 100 years old today!

PART 1: OUR BEGINNINGS

The birth of a statewide Federation

This previously unpublished account tells how the first eight AFT locals in California joined together for sharing of information and their own defense. Read this story of solidarity.

ESSAY

What To Do Between Strikes

Savor the wisdom and humor of former CFT President Raoul Teilhet in this last essay he wrote for the CFT. Read Teilhet’s inspired call to action!

• VIDEO: California governors wish the CFT Happy 100th Birthday!

Be union proud! Purchase CFT classics such as Rosie the Riveter and Fight for California’s Future in button packs, vintage posters, refrigerator magnets, laptop stickers – plus CFT100 “Union Strong” clothing and gear in our 100th Anniversary Store