Restoration of your 21-22 Salary Cut this Month

Within and across departments, as a community, you fought for and won a new contract that includes a full restoration of your salary cut in 2021-22.

The Payroll Department has confirmed that the majority of faculty who are owed a restoration will receive one in their April paychecks. For a few faculty with a more complex calculation, there may be a delay beyond this.

All faculty who took a pay cut in 21-22 will be receiving a full restoration of that cut.

Stay tuned for more information on an end of the year party in May, where we will be celebrating all of the hard work that made this win possible.

Vote now on AFT 2121 Leadership!

Every two years your faculty union elects new leadership. This is a call to all members to participate in one of the most important functions of our democratic structure–voting!

Eligible voters should have received a ballot via email with the subject line “AFT Local 2121 – Leadership Elections 2024.” If AFT has your cell number, you may have also received an SMS message to vote. These contain a unique link that lets you vote anonymously. You can also search your inbox for “ElectionBuddy” to find your email ballot. If you have problems locating your ballot notification, email ElectionBuddy Support at aft2121@electionbuddy.com. The election will close at 11:59 PM on Monday, April 29.

By working together, we made some great progress this year with a new contract, significant raises, increased health care coverage, and more. We also know there is far more we can achieve as a community to make City College better for faculty and for students.

Support the Asian Coalition Annual Scholarship

Asian Coalition Annual Scholarship & Fundraising Dinner
Friday, May 3, 2024: Taste of Fusion Restaurant
3497 Balboa Street, No-host Bar at 5:30pm, Dinner at 6 PM
Please RSVP by April 20, 2024 by emailing Kit Dai, kdai@ccsf.edu

The Asian Coalition Scholarship Fundraising dinner is back! After years of being on hold through the COVID-19 pandemic and post pandemic, it is time to gather and celebrate our students and each other.  

The AC dinner provides the opportunity for the CCSF community to get together to share good food, make new friends and network, and remember why we do what we do. The cost of the dinner is $100.00 (General public) and $75.00 (Students). Make checks payable to CCSF Asian Coalition. Mail checks to Quinci Lee, 808 Kearny Street, San Francisco, CA 94108 or pay at the door with advance-reservations. The proceeds from our dinner helps to fund our scholarship program.

The Asian Coalition (AC) is an organization at CCSF and its membership is comprised of CCSF administrators, faculty, classified, and students. Our mission is to promote understanding and appreciation of the ethnic and cultural diversity of the San Francisco Community College District.  

Participate in Your Union Decision-Making! Join DA and COPE meetings on Tues 4/23

COPE – Committee on Political Education 1:30-3pm, Tuesday 4/23 on Zoom

Meet candidates for local office and weigh in on the political direction of your union–this is a chance to learn and discuss how these community connections can impact your work, your union, and your college. COPE agenda here.

DA – Delegate Assembly 3-5 PM, Tuesday 4/23 on Zoom

Discuss AFT’s latest Budget Analysis of City College to find out why the future is not as bleak as some local media outlets would lead the public to believe! You can also ask your questions about the upcoming repayment of faculty concessions from the 2021/2022 school year. All AFT members are encouraged to attend. DA agenda here.

You can use the same link as for other COPE & DA meetings – follow this link from your computer or smartphone. Meeting ID: 810 1671 8065, Password: 783119.

Full link for both meetings: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81016718065?pwd=UFk0SzdUY2FLdXdLL2RLZW1wdnhRZz09#success

Educator Housing in San Francisco–Take the Survey Today

MEDA Community Real Estate is excited to bring a potential opportunity for San Francisco educators to access intergenerational wealth-building opportunities through homeownership.

CCSF Educator Housing Survey at 2205 Mission St. → https://forms.gle/tSZZyEmjLG6TyWzA8

Dear City College Community,

City College is the largest and most accessible source of workforce training and higher ed degrees in San Francisco–that is a mission worthy of effective leadership.

Leadership means not performing for the press. It means not perpetuating inaccurate and damaging ‘doom loop’ narratives about our college and city for political or professional gain.

Leadership is facing facts, and working with communities to solve problems on the basis of those facts. That’s how you stand up for the good of our city and students, and that work starts with a basic understanding of City College’s finances.

Over the past 3 years, AFT 2121 has developed its own budget projections and analysis, which have been far more accurate than those from CCSF’s administration. See our latest analysis here, and below for highlights:

• In 2023-24, City College is projected to to have a $5 million surplus, and reserves of $24.1 million or 12% of total spending

• Over the next 5 years, we project City College to run a series of surpluses, and to end 2028 with net reserves of $52.6 million or 25.95% of total spending

The fact is that City College is fiscally stable–what it needs is leadership with a better vision for the future than unnecessary downsizing and austerity. City College needs to invest in our in-demand programs, from Nursing to Construction, so our college and city can prosper together.

In 2025, City College’s funding will change–the end of ‘Hold Harmless’ means CCSF revenue will be frozen at 2025 levels until we can grow enrollment enough to be funded under the state’s new funding formula. Over the past two years, short-sighted cuts mean that our college has turned away thousands of students from programs such as Computer Networking, English, and Construction.

For the good of our city and the long term finances of our college, this has to change. We are in a crucial time right now–investing in strategic enrollment growth over the next two years will bring key long term funding returns and ensure we’re again meeting San Francisco’s demand. That’s why AFT 2121 has launched an enrollment campaign, and it’s why we’re again sharing with you our annual analysis of the state of the college’s present and future finances.

Stay tuned for more, and in unity,

AFT 2121

Nominate Your Colleagues for AFT Leadership: General Membership Meeting Tues 3/19 3-5pm on Zoom

As faculty, you’re well aware: this is a critical moment for City College. Does your department have everything it needs to meet student/community demand? For far too many of us, the answer is no.

Our college needs change, and the best place to effect change is with your union. It’s time to step up for the good of your students, your program, and frankly the quality of your own life at City College.

Nominate the faculty best equipped to work for a college that works for us all tomorrow at AFT’s General Membership Meeting from 3-5pm on Zoom. At the meeting, you will have a chance to nominate faculty for pivotal AFT leadership roles, whether it’s as an Officer, an Executive Board Member, or Precinct Representative.

1. Zoom link for AFT General Membership Meeting, Tuesday, 3/19, 3-5pm on Zoom

2. AFT Election Calendar with Key Dates on Your Union Election

From fighting to increase your department’s budget so you have the sections needed to meet demand, or continuing to work for the competitive salaries you deserve, you have power in your union. Let’s come together tomorrow to ensure our union has the leaders it will take to fight for the college our students deserve.

AFT Counsel Sends Demand Letter to District: ‘Correct Tenure Violations Now’

When the District laid off 38 full-time tenured and tenure-track faculty in May 2022, it was an unprecedented undermining of faculty rights. Unfortunately, since that time, the District has actively continued to undermine faculty rights.

AFT counsel has documented these violations and today sent the Administration a letter demanding the reinstatement of full-time faculty in all departments where 1) there is a clear demand for services those faculty provide and 2) where faculty rights under Ed Code have been clearly violated.

What we know about the layoffs is clear:

• No Financial Necessity: When final budget numbers were released for the 21-22 fiscal year, the District ended the year with a significant surplus.

• Unmet Student Need: Over the past two academic years, it has become painfully apparent that San Francisco’s students still need the services those laid off faculty provided in vital programs from Counseling, to English, to CNIT, to Auto Repair.

• Disproportionate Impact on Faculty of Color: The laid-off faculty are disproportionately younger, queer, and/or faculty of color, that is, they are precisely the faculty our diverse student body needs to see on campus and in the classroom.

• Unlawful Violation of Tenure: The District has violated California law by rehiring previously laid off tenured and tenure-track faculty as adjuncts, and, in some cases, ‘contractors.’

None of this has saved the college money–rather, the administration has put City College in legal jeopardy and undermined our enrollment. AFT is defending tenure at City College because it is critical for our faculty and supports our programs and students.

AFT General Membership Meeting Tuesday, 3/19, 3-5 PM via Zoom

It is election season for your union local! Calling all members to come to the General Membership Meeting on 3/19 where we will be nominating leadership for elections later this spring and considering an update to our Constitution and Bylaws. We’ll also be reporting on our recent elections work for future Trustee candidates who support defending faculty tenure and maintaining student opportunities here on campus.

Tuesday 3/19, 1:30 PM: Committee on Political Education (COPE)

Tuesday 3/19, 3 PM: General Membership Meeting

General Membership Meeting Agenda Here  

New proposed amendments to AFT 2121 Constitution and Bylaws

You can use the same link as for our Delegate Assembly meetings – follow this link from your computer or smartphone. Meeting ID: 810 1671 8065, Password: 783119. Full link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81016718065?pwd=UFk0SzdUY2FLdXdLL2RLZW1wdnhRZz09#success

Dear AFT 2121 Union Members,

Every two years, faculty elect new representation at all levels of leadership in AFT 2121. As your Election Commissioners, we invite you to participate in the selection process and step into an active role in union leadership. Nominations are being accepted for Officer, Executive Board, SF Labor Council and AFT Convention delegate, and Precinct Rep positions.

Here are important links for the 2024 AFT 2121 Leadership Elections:

• Election calendar

• Nomination form for all AFT 2121 elected positions

• Precinct Rep Structure

• Guidelines for amendments to AFT 2121 Constitution and By-Laws

Please note the following deadlines:

• Monday, March 4: Proposed amendments to the Constitution and By-Laws due

• Friday, March 15, 2024: Nomination forms due 5:00pm

• Tuesday, March 19, 2024: Last call for nominations from the floor of the General Membership meeting 3-5pm

Should you have any questions, please reach out to us at elections@aft2121.org.

In Unity,

Your Election Commissioners – Lori Admokom, Wendy Owens, Tim Killikelly