ICYMI – VP Harris Speech at AFT National Convention
Dear Colleagues, VP Harris addressed the delegates at our AFT National Convention in Houston this morning. You can view her full speech here (Harris's remarks begin at 6:45): https://www.youtube.com/live/jkjgfXSZLy0 Here is also a summary of her speech from the AFT...
AFT Guild Voter Mobilization Letter Writing Project – Wednesday, July 31, 12:00-3:00P
Dear AFT Guild Members, Friends, and Family Members, Led by our Retiree Chapter, the Guild is focusing on turning out low propensity swing state voters as one of its top priorities during this current electoral season. We will accomplish this by writing non-partisan...
Supreme Court’s decision endangers our democracy
Today, the Supreme Court fundamentally changed presidential power. After it arrogated power to itself last week in the Chevron case, it has now arrogated more power to a president than the founders ever envisioned. While President Donald Trump is not immune for his...
VEBA – Kaiser Care Away From Home
Dear AFT Guild Kaiser Health Plan Members, Please see the information below from VEBA regarding how to access healthcare when you away from home. In Solidarity, Jim Begin forwarded message: From: Matt Ogden <Matt_Ogden@rpadmin.com> Subject: VEBA - Kaiser Care...
RATIFIED! AFT/GCCCD May 2024 Salary Settlement
Dear AFT Guild GCCCD Members, I am pleased to report that 97% (291) voted to ratify the agreement detailed below, while 3% (9) voted against. New salary rates should show on your June paycheck and you should receive the retroactive amounts no later than your October...
Silence is NOT an Option – 5/21/24
Mental Health Awareness Month Jewish Heritage Month Women's Health Care Month ● According to the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI), negative attitudes and beliefs towards people who live with mental health conditions is pervasive within the U.S. and can be...
Adjunct Faculty/NANCE Unemployment Benefits/Emergency Assistance-End of SPRING SEMESTER
Dear AFT Guild Adjunct Faculty and NANCE Members, As the spring semester comes to an end, you should be aware that you are eligible to apply for unemployment benefits, even if you have already been given an assignment for the summer or fall semesters. To help you...
District Withdraws its May 9th Proposal
From: Jim Mahler <aftjim@mac.com> Subject: District Withdraws its May 9th Proposal Date: May 17, 2024 at 10:31:25 AM PDT To: Cuyamaca Faculty <CuyamacaFaculty@gcccd.edu>, Grossmont Faculty <GrossmontFaculty@gcccd.edu> Dear AFT Guild GCCCD Members, In...
AFT/GCCCD Settlement Reached!
From: Jim Mahler <aftjim@mac.com> Subject: AFT/GCCCD Settlement Reached! Date: May 20, 2024 at 7:38:23 AM PDT To: Grossmont Faculty <GrossmontFaculty@gcccd.edu>, Cuyamaca Faculty <CuyamacaFaculty@gcccd.edu> Dear AFT Guild GCCCD Members, I’m pleased...
District Proposes Increasing Class Sizes/Assigned Time for Non-Classroom Faculty
From: Jim Mahler <aftjim@mac.com> Subject: District Proposes Increasing Class Sizes/Assigned Time for Non-Classroom Faculty Date: May 10, 2024 at 8:15:22 AM PDT To: Grossmont Faculty <GrossmontFaculty@gcccd.edu>, Cuyamaca Faculty...
The American Federation of Teachers Guild, Local 1931, CFT/AFT, AFL- CIO, is an open, active, vital, member-driven organization serving college and continuing education faculty, classified professionals, and non-academic, non-classified employees in the San Diego Community College District and the college and continuing education faculty of the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District.
