by John Govsky The CFT, at its 2018 convention, passed a resolution stating that the CFT will work to change the California Education Code to raise the current cap on how much a part-timer can […]
by David Lau There is an intensity and vehemence of purpose in the voice of Julie Olsen Edwards. The daughter of two leftists—Tillie Olsen, the journalist and legend of the short story, was her mother; […]
by David Lau I interviewed Brian Legakis over email for this issue of the newsletter. Brian is retiring this year after many years of dedicated teaching and service at Cabrillo College. He is also the […]
by David Lau CFT President Joshua Pechthalt Goes to CCFT Council Attacks on public sector unions are set to escalate in a new way. The Janus case before the Supreme Court—court observers predict the case […]
by Sadie Reynolds Cabrillo part-timers, did you know that you may qualify for unemployment benefits over summer break? Because Part-Timers’ work is contingent upon enrollments and departmental need, we are legally temporary, part-time workers. […]
by CCFT New moms and dads can now use up to 12 weeks of paid sick leave to bond with a new child. This applies to biological parents within the first year of her or […]
by David Lau Assembly Bills Give Adjuncts Right to Negotiate New Protections Governor Brown has signed two bills, AB 1690 and 1379. Together they will give adjunct instructors new rights to negotiate seniority, including mandating […]
by Sadie Reynolds This semester Adjunct Chair Sadie Reynolds undertook a survey of Adjunct Faculty, with invaluable assistance from CCFT Director Maya Bendotoff and CCFT’s current Office Assistant Candace Ashley. CCFT conducted the study to […]
Maya Bendotoff, CCFT Director Compensation for 2016 Salary Over the past decade, full-time salaries have fallen significantly in comparison with salaries in other Districts across the state. Much of the relative drop actually happened prior to […]
Sadie Reynolds Unemployment Filing Session Did you know that you may qualify for unemployment benefits over winter break? Because our work is contingent on enrollments and departmental need we are legally temporary, part-time workers. While […]
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