This week’s Silence is Not an Option message is written by AFT Guild Executive Council Member Professor Julio Soto from Grossmont College. Dear Colleagues, I would like to offer an invitation for us all to engage in further learning and self-analysis regarding the...

You are invited to a FREE Zoom webinar. When: Saturday, Mar 27, 2021 01:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Topic: Silence is Violence: Unpacking and Addressing Anti-AAPI Violence. Register in advance for this webinar:...

The San Diego Green New Deal Alliance, the Labor, Environmental, and Community Coalition, the San Diego County Democrats for Environmental Action, and the Progressive Labor Alliance are hosting "A Fair and Sustainable Economic Recovery" with Robert Pollin on...

Dear GCCCD AFT Guild Members, I am pleased to report that we have reached agreement with the District to extend the sideletter agreements we previously made with the District through the end of this calendar year 2021.  Specifically, these provisions include:...

Dear AFT Guild Members, You might be interested in this meditation class being sponsored by the Guild's Retiree Chapter.  This class is only open to Guild members and Retiree Chapter members. In Solidarity, Jim Dear AFT Retiree Chapter Members, This coming Tuesday,...

The American Rescue Plan is a victory. Like a lot of you, we’re also disappointed it doesn’t include a minimum wage increase this time. But that doesn’t change the fact that this bill will help people. This bill gives people money. This bill helps schools reopen. This...

Dear SDCCD AFT Guild Members, I am pleased to report that we have reached an agreement with the District to be able to provide all of our employees with paid leave in order to receive and recover from their COVID vaccines. This agreement will remain in effect through...

The San Diego Center for Economic Education at Cuyamaca College is offering free personal finance sessions for teachers and staff within CalSTRS and CalPERS. These sessions are being co-presented by an accounting professor at Cuyamaca College and a financial aid...

Where to Get Vaccinated: MyTurn.ca.gov Albertsons/Vons/Pavilions CVS Ralphs RiteAid Walgreens Healthcare Provider: You may be able to schedule an appointment with a local healthcare system. Many providers are notifying their patients directly with next steps to...

TSI is an AFT-sponsored, innovative virtual 4-day conference. Want to be a part of this year's presenting team on Tuesday, June 1st - Friday, June 4th? We invite you to share an idea you'd like to present as a Lighting Talk during one of the four days. Lightning Talks...