The Cabrillo College Federation of Teachers (CCFT), American Federation of Teachers Local 4400, represents all faculty members at Cabrillo College. Our membership includes instructors, program directors, counselors, librarians, and health service representatives, all of whom share the principal mission of providing excellent educational services to the students of our community. Founded by both full-time and part-time faculty in 1985, from the beginning our local has sought justice and fairness for all. The union serves as a faculty fulcrum for power and a forceful voice in the forum of shared governance. We are committed to principles of democracy, equality, accountability, transparency, and participation.
If you would like to become a member, please complete this online membership form.
Faculty Profile: Dr. Matthew Escover, Political Science
Essay by Matt Escover The only way to correct injustice in pay and working conditions is for all faculty to work together to educate, change attitudes and conditions about the rights, duties, and role of adjunct faculty. I’ve been a member of the migrant part time…
Calbright College: Senators take the online college to task
CFT Community College Council president, Jim Mahler, right, testifies in opposition to Calbright, the new fully-online community college, before a Senate hearing on February 13. Photo and article by David…
CCFT & Measure R, the Cabrillo College Bond
The Fall semester, 2019, CCFT hosted a bond forum led by, CCFT COPE Chair, Albi Romero, and participating panelist, including: Adam Spickler (Cabrillo Board of Trustees), Bradley Olin (VP Administrative Services), Robin McFarland (Faculty Senate), and William Ow…
CFT President, Jeff Freitas, to speak at CCFT All Faculty Luncheon, Wed. 1/24
The CCFT E-Board hosts a hot lunch for all faculty every semester. This semester, Wednesday January 22nd at 12 p.m., our featured guest speaker is Jeff Freitas, president of the California Federation of Teachers, American Federation of Teachers vice president, and a…
California State Senator, Bill Monning, to Visit with Cabrillo Faculty
State Senator, Bill Monning, will be visiting the Cabrillo College campus on Friday, January 24, at 2 p.m., in the Sesnon House. He has been invited by CCFT to visit for an hour long meet and greet. Monning will be available to discuss faculty concerns and State…
Looking at Pro Rata in Dollar Terms
The third and final installment of Karl Ewald’s video series. In this video Karl focuses on the actual dollar amount attached to pro rata.
CCFT Members’ Vote Yes on the Cabrillo Bond
CCFT COPE Chair, Albi Romero Our Cabrillo Bond Forum, held last Wednesday evening, was a successful and informative discussion on all aspects of the 274.1 million dollar bond measure planned for the March election. The forum was led by, CCFT COPE Chair, Albi…
CCFT’s Cabrillo College Bond Forum & Member’s Endorsement Deliberation
This Wednesday, October 23rd, 5:30 – 7 p.m., Sesnon House
Why Unions Matter To You!
Robert Reich explains why labor unions impact the middle class and raise wages. Robert Reich explains why labor unions impact the middle class and raise wages.
As a professional union, our main task is to support the workplace rights of all faculty members. We do this primarily through the negotiation and enforcement of a collective bargaining agreement, or contract agreement, that establishes wages, working conditions, and benefits. Our representatives help enforce the contract by representing faculty when issues arise in regards to the interpretation, application, and enforcement of the agreement. We often help solve other work-related problems or help refer you in the right direction. CCFT also appoints representatives to serve on important campus committees.
Do not hesitate to contact us if you need help with issues regarding: compensation, safety, evaluation, professional development, health benefits, workload, professional development, academic freedom, discipline, complaints, retirement, or any other issues that touch on your work environment and compensation. If you don’t, call us for a copy.
You can access the contract online at http://ccftcabrillo.org/contract/current/.
The CCFT Council, comprised of union representatives from each campus division, serves as our main governance body. All faculty are welcome to attend Council meetings. During flex week of each semester we hold a General Council Meeting, which is designed to include faculty that do not attend regular meetings.
Our Executive Board, composed of elected officers and appointed representatives, serves to advise our council. Other CCFT committees include the Associate Faculty Committee, the Committee on Political Education (COPE), the Contract Development Committee and the Negotiations Team. We work with our state and national affiliates—the California Federation of Teachers (CFT A Union of Educators and Classified Professionals) and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT)—to monitor the legislative process and lobby where necessary to protect your interests and improve your working conditions.
To effectively represent and advocate for all faculty, we need your participation. Please get involved in any way that you can. If you haven’t completed a membership card, please do so right away. Benefits of membership include the right to vote on contract ratification and in union elections; the right to serve on the union council and other committees; access to state-wide (CFT) and national (AFT) union publications and benefits including coverage by a million dollar professional liability insurance policy; access to various scholarship programs for yourself and your family members; free legal consultations for up to half an hour; and access to many other insurance, medical, entertainment, and discount programs.
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