In addition to the fear of COVID-19 itself, virtually all of us are living with tremendous economic uncertainty. This is particularly true for the millions of Americans already burdened by student loan debt. Join us for a special "Tele-Town Hall: COVID-19 Student Loan...
AFT Guild Union Meeting Thursday, April 9th – in the comfort of your own home! (04/07/2020)
Dear AFT Guild Members, Our first ever teleconferenced union meeting in the history of the Guild will be held this Thursday, April 9th beginning at 3:00pm via Zoom (see connection details below). Attached is the tentative agenda for this Thursday's meeting. Please...
CFT Sponsored Unemployment and Student Debt Workshops (04/03/2020)
Unemployment & Underemployment Benefits for Educators (click on time slot below to register) Wednesday, April 8, 2020 12:00pm - 1:30pm 4:00pm - 5:30pm Are you losing your job (or losing hours) as a result of the current pandemic? Is someone in your household...
Assistance for Union Members and Their Families (2020/04/03)
Dear Colleagues, I have several important updates regarding assistance for our members and their families during the current pandemic: 1) Please see the message below from UnionPlus AFL-CIO which contains important information on: a) How the "CARES" Act May Impact You...
Supporting Union Members In Need–Giving Opportunity! Can you donate? (2020/04/02)
Sisters and Brothers: As workers, we know that people that have the least, give the most. We see it every day, when janitors show up after working all night to work security at a protest march. We see it when hotel workers work a full housekeeping shift and then rally...
AFT Summary of CARES Act–$2 Trillion Stimulus Relief Package (2020/03/30)
Dear Colleagues, Below please find more details below on the federal stimulus package from AFT national. Note CA will be receiving $15.3 billion. It’s still unknown how this will impact our Districts locally. In Unity, Jim ---------- Forwarded message ---------...
VEBA Member Alert: COVID-19 Closures (2020/03/28)
March 27, 2020 As VEBA continues to monitor the national COVID-19 emergency, we’d like to share some updates from our carriers and medical groups. If you are feeling stressed or anxious, remember that VEBA members have a number of free resources available to them. The...
VEBA Alert – COVID-19 carrier updates (2020/03/25)
Dear Colleagues, FYI, please see the attachment if you have any healthcare questions or concerns. Stay safe! Jim Begin forwarded message: From: VEBA Communications <VEBACommunications@mcgregorinc.com> Subject: VEBA Alert - COVID-19 carrier updates Date:...
Do you know of someone who has been laid off? (2020/03/21)
NOW HIRING! Retailers organized by UFCW Local 135 are in need of part time, temporary workers. Please apply online or in person at the following stores: Vons, Ralphs, Food 4 Less, Albertsons, Stater Bros, CVS, and Rite Aid. They are all in need of immediate help. Once...
Labor Call with Governor’s Office (2020/03/20)
Colleagues, Please see updated information from CFT President Jeff Freitas regarding the Governor’s stay-at-home order he sent out last night. Begin forwarded message: From: Jeff Freitas <jfreitas@cft.org> Subject: Fwd: Labor Call with Governor's Office -...