What the trustees and David Martin are trying to do is unconscionable. From Computer Networking, ESL, & English, to Floristry, Counseling & so much more, essential CCSF programs are under attack. Discredited agencies on the State level–the ACCJC and FCMAT–clearly want to shrink your college, and CCSF’s current leaders seem content to follow along.

Now is the time to amplify your fight for better leadership and more revenue. Sign up now to talk to SF voters about City College & share this email with your students.

While the current layoffs & cuts were unnecessary and short-sighted, a stable and thriving CCSF needs local investment to meet the educational demands of San Franciscans. That’s why a historic coalition of CCSF labor, student, & community groups are bringing a progressively applied parcel tax to San Francisco voters in November. See a summary of the measure here & the measure itself here.

To get this measure on the ballot, you need 14,000 SF voters to sign a petition endorsing it by July 11. That means you need to take action!

• Sign up now to start talking to voters about City College, & encourage all of your colleagues, friends, families, & peers to join you! RSVP: https://bit.ly/ccsfREVENUE

• Your 11am-2pm Dolores Park launch party is now Saturday, June 11. Signature gathering shifts start June 2 & run to July 10. Shifts are 4pm-8pm on the weekdays and 10am-1pm & 1-4pm on the weekends. Each shift will begin with a short training, and focus on a strategic location from parks to groceries stores to Sunday streets.

Upcoming Unemployment Insurance Workshop

Tuesday, May 24, 2:00-3:30 pm
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87472184212?pwd=Sks2ZzF1Vmd3M0doek9nZGdqN24wZz09​

Whether it’s your first time or fiftieth time applying for unemployment benefits, the process can be confusing, frustrating and intimidating. But your union is here to help you understand your rights and demystify the application process!

Join us for a step-by-step overview of the application, the benefits you’ve earned, and how to answer some of the obtuse questions on the form. Special bonus: Valarie Bachelor from CFT will be with us to share her knowledge and experience. Not to be missed!

And for the first time ever (sadly) we will have a breakout room specifically for Full Time Faculty who have received layoff notices and want to learn more about how this all works.

Remember, ALL Part-Time Faculty can file for unemployment when you experience a reduction in work. So PT Librarian, Counselors, Coaches, etc can file and should file for unemployment insurance (UI) benefits.

We have many resources available to you any time at our Unemployment page.

Medical Insurance for Summer

Part-time faculty who have medical insurance through CCSF in spring semester keep those benefits for the summer. Benefits continue through the end of August even if we don’t have summer or fall assignments. This isn’t an extra or a gift – we paid for it. Since many part-timers don’t have summer work, deductions for summer are taken out of spring paychecks.

For full-time faculty who received pink slips, benefits continue through the end of June. If you are reassigned, we want to make sure there is no gap in coverage. Please let Malaika know ASAP what your assignment will be, and the load. (mfinkels@aft2121.org)

You can find more information on our benefits page. For anyone who needs to look for medical insurance outside of CCSF, here is an overview of some useful resources.

(Tues. 5/17) Committee on Political Education (COPE) and Delegate Assembly

All AFT 2121 members are invited to participate in your Committee on Political Education (COPE) and Delegate Assembly (DA) meetings Tuesday, May 17, at 1:30pm (COPE) and 3-5pm (DA).

• DA Agenda

• DRAFT Minutes

To attend either of these meetings, follow this link from your computer or smartphone OR call 1-669-900-6833 then follow the prompts to enter the meeting ID #810 1671 8065 and password: 783119.

At Tuesday’s 1:30pm COPE meeting we will launch the endorsement vote and review the latest updates and information on the Revenue Unity Coalition’s November Ballot Measure to bring over $40million per year to CCSF. We’ll also talk about the signature gathering drive needed to put in on the ballot.

At Tuesday’s 3-5pm DA meeting, we will review the latest updates and information about the layoffs approved by the Board of Trustees on May 6. There is an FAQ document about the March 15 Notices and Layoffs that provides answers to a lot of questions. If you don’t see your question answered there, please let us know via this Questions about Layoffs form before Tuesday. That way we can try to find the answers before the meeting!

(Saturday, 6/4, 11am) Ballot Measure Signature Drive Launch

Please join us Thursday, May 12 from 3:30-5:30pm for an emergency meeting. We will have an open discussion reflecting on the devastating vote taken last Friday night, and assess the next steps in our strategic plan. This is the time for coming together, supporting each other, and sharing our ideas about where we’re going from here.  

Emergency meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81016718065

Please note, this is not a business meeting. We will hold our final Delegate Assembly meeting of the semester next Tuesday, May 17th, from 3-5pm.

(Tues. 5/17) Committee on Political Education (COPE) and Delegate Assembly

All AFT 2121 members are invited to participate in your Committee on Political Education (COPE) and Delegate Assembly (DA) meetings Tuesday, May 17, at 1:30pm (COPE) and 3-5pm (DA).

• DA Agenda

• DRAFT Minutes

To attend either of these meetings, follow this link from your computer or smartphone OR call 1-669-900-6833 then follow the prompts to enter the meeting ID #810 1671 8065 and password: 783119.

At Tuesday’s 1:30pm COPE meeting we will review the latest updates and information about the launch of the Revenue Unity Coalition’s November Ballot Measure to bring over $40million per year to CCSF and the signature gathering drive needed to put in on the ballot.

At Tuesday’s 3-5pm DA meeting, we will review the latest updates and information about the layoffs approved by the Board of Trustees on May 6. There is an FAQ document about the March 15 Notices and Layoffs that provides answers to a lot of questions. If you don’t see your question answered there, please let us know via this Questions about Layoffs form before Tuesday. That way we can try to find the answers before the meeting!

(5/31) Parking Reimbursement