Welcome to Union Shop! You asked for it... and here it is! Last year, we polled activists like you to find out whether consumers are interested in "buying union." Turns out Americans are overwhelmingly eager to show their support for workers by purchasing union-made...

Colleagues, Attached is the most comprehensive review of the Governor's May Revise budget proposal from the CC perspective that I have seen–for those of you who like reading this this sort of stuff... Keep in mind the Governor's May Revise is simply a proposal to the...

Dear Colleagues, For Fall 2012 Staff Development, AFT wants to help instructors better handle job stress and defeat faculty burnout. We are looking for presenters who can do the following: help faculty identify the signs of burn-out, give tips/advice on how to manage...

Dear AFT Guild Member: The 82nd Biennial Convention of the American Federation of Teachers will be held at the Cobo Center, in Detroit, MI, commencing Friday, July 27th, continuing through Sunday, July 29th, 2012. All AFT Guild members in good standing are eligible to...

Reminder - Please Forward to Friends and Family! You won't want to miss this event. Let's get San Diego moving in the right direction with Bob Filner for Mayor 2012!

U.S. Congress House of Representatives, District 49 – Jerry Tetalman House of Representatives, District 50 – No Endorsement House of Representatives, District 51 – Juan Vargas House of Representatives, District 52 – Lori Saldaña House of Representatives, District 53 –...

Colleagues, You don't want to miss this great brunch! Tickets go fast, this event sells out every year! Please see the attached to order your tickets now! If you are a retiree, please let us know so we can honor you! Jim

Dear Colleagues, There is plenty of precinct walking to be done in the next few weeks leading up to the June 5th election! If you're not into walking, plenty of phone bank opportunities exist as well! Choose your favorite candidate from the list below (all have been...

There are several actions taking place on May Day, please try to participate or send your students: 11am Rally at City College 12pm Rally at Civic Center followed by a march to the future Wal-Mart site in Sherman Heights. 3:30pm Rally and march from Roosevelt Middle...

Colleagues, It will only take you a second, and won't cost you anything, to vote now for our own Larissa Dorman who was nominated nationally as an "AFT Everyday Hero"! Larissa has been a fearless activist for our local, despite being a "freeway flier" and teaching at...