Defund the SDCCD Police: Invest in our Communities Panel discussion in webinar format to reimagine how we deal with safety in our SDCCD campuses. Activists, scholars, and students will share their perspectives on alternatives to policing. PANEL#2: FOR EQUITY AND...
CFT scholarships for continuing college students (05/10/2021)
CFT scholarships for continuing college students Support for college tuition has never been more important. Children or dependents of CFT members in good standing are eligible for $3000 or $1000 scholarships. The deadline for continuing college students to apply for a...
Tues., May 11 at 5 pm: What Does Racial Justice in Education Look Like? (05/05/2021)
What Does Racial Justice in Education Look Like? Tuesday, May 11 5:00 - 6:30pm Gain a better understanding of the effect that White Supremacy has had on our education system. Additionally, attendees will gain a better understanding of the programs currently proposed...
AFT Guild Union Meeting – Thursday, May 6th (05/05/2021)
Dear AFT Guild Members, Our last AFT Guild meeting of this academic year will be held this Thursday, May 6th beginning at 3:00pm via Zoom (see connection details below). Attached is the tentative agenda for this Thursday's meeting. Please let me know if you have any...
Silence is NOT an option (04/29/2021)
Opinion: I am not interested in black squares or debates on whether my life matters. I want tangible change. By ARSEMA AKLOG APRIL 23, 2021 4:33 PM PT Aklog, a junior at San Diego High School, is the president of her school’s Black Student Union and serves as a...
A Labor History of May Day (4/27/2021)
Dear Colleagues, As we approach May Day, you might be interested in tuning in to this short documentary regarding the history of May Day and what the PRO Act will mean for workers. Video Screening April 29 What: A...
CFT Standing Committee Nominations 2021-23 (4/22/2021)
Dear AFT Guild Members, The CFT Standing Committees are a function of the CFT State Council to assist in refining and implementing the policies as set by the delegates at the CFT Convention. This email is a request for nominations if you are interested in serving on...
AFT Guild Survey on Workplace Racial Climate (4/21/2021)
Dear AFT Guild Members, Your AFT Guild, Local 1931 is dedicated to dismantling racism in the workplace. As an initial step, we are inviting you to participate in this survey relating to your experience with racial issues at your worksite. Please click here to...
AFT Guild Statement on George Floyd Murder Verdict (4/20/2021)
AFT Guild, Local 1931 Statement on the Guilty Verdict of Police Officer Derek Chauvin in the Murder of George Floyd AFT Guild, Local 1931 strongly agrees with today’s verdict convicting police officer Derek Chauvin of the murder of George Floyd and we are relieved the...
Care & Society Film Event this Friday 12-1pm (4/20/2021)
Join Mesa College's sociologists, along with NextUP, FAST Scholars, and HIS, for the second lunchtime event in the Care & Society Film Series. This Friday from 12-1pm we'll watch the short documentary, I Am Somebody, about a 1970 strike lead by Black hospital...