From the Archives #2: Control the Language and Control the World
From the Archives #2: Control the Language and Control the World By: David Sheftman, CCFT Historian Over the years as a faculty member, I’ve revisited a journal article I read during graduate school. Its theme was the social construction of knowledge and the idea of…
CCFT 2026 Election Recommendations
Election day is November 3rd! See the California Federation of Teachers Voter Guide (enter your address and see a list of all CFT’s recommended positions, including local races). CCFT’s priorities are to vote Yes on Prop 3 (this extends an existing tax from which…
From the Archives
By David Sheftman, CCFT Historian We’ve all heard the saying, “What’s old is new again.” Looking through past CCFT newsletters in our archives, another saying comes to mind: “Same old same old.” Sayings like those affirm that lessons from the past can serve our union…
Associate Benefits Cost Chart for 2025-26
Associate faculty with a 40% or greater load are eligible for district benefits! Open enrollment for health benefits ends on August 22nd, 2025. Cabrillo’s Human Resources department encourages all faculty who qualify for district benefits to schedule an…
May 2025 Newsletter
Dear faculty, The end of the Spring semester and the 2024-25 academic year comes with changes, departures, challenges and accomplishments. This is my last CCFT newsletter introduction as I head into retirement from Cabrillo after nearly thirty six years as a faculty…
April 2025 Newsletter
Dear faculty, Happy Spring! What happens to faculty after the spring break? One common answer among many – workload tends to increase with equivalent stress levels. Stress levels may also be compounded by the uncertainty, and certainty, of the Federal…
February 2025 Newsletter
Dear faculty, I hope this newsletter finds you well and the beginning of your semester is moving forward with minimal stress. Your faculty union is busy with the many things that we usually do but with additional zest and zeal as we organize for our upcoming contract…
CCFT Spring 2025 Meetings and Event Calendar
The CCFT Spring 2025 Meetings and Event Calendar Executive Board Meetings – Mondays 2:30-4:30pm (unless noted April 7 – CTC 1403 May 5 – CTC 1403 All meetings will be scheduled in-person at the Aptos Campus. Google calendar invites to be sent….
CCFT Spring 2025 Meetings and Event Calendar
The CCFT Spring 2025 Meetings and Event Calendar Executive Board Meetings – Mondays 2:30-4:30pm (unless noted) April 7 – CTC 1403 May 5 – CTC 1403 All meetings will be scheduled in-person at the Aptos Campus. Google calendar invites to be sent Council Meetings -…
Become a CCFT Member
Become a member If you would like to become a member, please complete this online membership form. CCFT deductions for all terms are equal to 1.50 % of gross salary for all unit members, including overload units and summer and winter sessions. Membership The Cabrillo…