ADEM elections allow registered democrats in each assembly district to elect delegates to help determine and enact the platform of the Democratic party in California. Read more here: https://adem.cadem.org. This year mailed ballots must be received by February 3rd. Read below for AFT 2121’s ADEM endorsements.

Voting has been extended! Ballots received by February 3rd will now be counted–a one-week extension beyond the original “postmarked by January 27 and arrive by January 30” deadline! It is too late to request a ballot, but there is still time to turn them in!

(1/26) 2nd AFT 2121 forum: Underfunding and CCSF budget crisis

Last week, the District announced their intent to send “March 15th notices” to full-time faculty. While 2021 brings hope, our CCSF community continues to grapple with dire circumstances produced by chronic and deliberate underfunding of education, poor fiscal management by the college administration, and lack of leadership from our Board of Trustees.

AFT 2121’s vision has always involved bringing more revenue into our college to support the robust, community-driven mission of CCSF. Together, we have saved classes, jobs, and healthcare during a global pandemic.

Yet we face serious problems. We didn’t win Prop 15, COVID eclipsed WERF funding, and our college reserves are gone. We’ve experienced cuts, layoffs, and campus closures. We must now, together, rise to the challenge.

What can you do?

• Take a picture of yourself wearing your AFT 2121 t-shirt and holding a sign with this message: “SF’s COVID recovery depends on educators. Underfunding is the enemy. #SaveOurCCSF” Post it on your social media, send us your picture, and we’ll also post it on our social media: aft@aft2121.org
  
  

• Join the next AFT 2121 discussion about March 15th notices. This is a space to address questions and concerns. Tuesday 1/26, 10-11am: https://aft.zoom.us/j/3145027798

• Take action in your union’s bargaining process and connect with your precinct rep about filling out our bargaining survey and how to join efforts to bring more money to the college.
  
  

• Check your seniority and hiring status. Full-timers have received a link from HR in your ccsf.edu email. Part-timers can check the lists posted here. Ask HR if you have questions.

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(1/26) Delegate Assembly

• Agenda
• *(Not yet approved) December DA minutes

To attend, follow this link from your computer or smartphone: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81016718065?pwd=UFk0SzdUY2FLdXdLL2RLZW1wdnhRZz09 OR call 1-669-900-6833 then follow the prompts to enter the meeting ID #810 1671 8065 and password: 783119.

(1/27) Stop the discontinuation of the Aircraft Maintenance Program

Administration plans to begin the official process for discontinuance of the Aircraft Maintenance Program by making an announcement at Academic Senate this coming Wednesday, 2:30. The Academic Senate will put together a committee to look at it, and recommend discontinuance or revitalization.

How you can help:

• Faculty can help by telling admin what specific actions to take to protect AMT. You can attend the Academic Senate meeting, learn more, and make public comment:https://ccsf-edu.zoom.us/j/96406746184 or email your comment to eshanson@ccsf.edu by 2pm on the day of the meeting and it will be read into the record.
• Invite your students to share their concerns about the potential loss of AMT and Evans programs at the Associated Student Executive Council meetings Fridays between 1-3pm. https://cccconfer.zoom.us/j/99773871426#success
• If you have not done so, please sign the petition urging the CCSF administration to work with officials at SFO to find a location for the program at the airport.
• Attend one of the next weekly community forums to give input directly to the Chancellor, VC Boegel, and Dean Bynum. The next forum is scheduled for Wednesday, 1/27, at 12pm. Subscribe to this meeting list to be sent the Zoom link.  

(1/27 – cancelled) COPE cancelled, next meeting 2/17

The COPE meeting scheduled for 1/27 is cancelled.

Our next COPE meeting will be Wednesday, 2/17 from 1:30-3pm.

To attend please go to the zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87551341568?pwd=bEQwSjVJYVg0S0puRGh0UzR0QkNIZz09 from you computer or smartphone  or dial the number 669-900-6833 and enter the passcode 566388.

(1/20) Standing up for Aeronautics and Evans faculty

• If you have not done so, please sign the petition urging the CCSF administration to work with officials at SFO to find a location for the program at the airport.
• You can also attend one of the next weekly community forums to give input directly to the Chancellor, VC Boegel, and Dean Bynum. The next forum is scheduled for Wednesday, 1/20, at 12pm. Meeting info will be posted on the Evans Campus page.

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(1/26) Delegate Assembly

• Agenda
• *(Not yet approved) December DA minutes

To attend, follow this link from your computer or smartphone: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81016718065?pwd=UFk0SzdUY2FLdXdLL2RLZW1wdnhRZz09 OR call 1-669-900-6833 then follow the prompts to enter the meeting ID #810 1671 8065 and password: 783119.

(2/6) Healthcare for all car caravan action

Here is  an opportunity to show your support for Healthcare for ALL in California.

San Francisco Car Caravan on the Kickoff Day of Action for California
Guaranteed Health Care for All (CalCare) Campaign
Saturday, February 6

• 10 a.m. – Gather in the parking lot next to the City College the between  Multi-Use Building (MUB) and Riordan High School on Frida Kahlo Way, near Ocean Avenue and I-280
• End point at 12 noon – Ronald M. George State Office Complex, 455 Golden Gate Ave.

• RSVP here to let us know you’re coming: https://act.medicare4all.org/event/caravan_attend/2058/?source=taf

Sponsored by

• California Nurses Association/National Nurses United

• Alliance for Social and Economic Justice, 415-863-1927,asej@riseup.net

If you live in the East Bay and want to join the Oakland caravan, please RSVP here:https://act.medicare4all.org/signup/calcare-kickoff

Coup attempt & AFT Town Hall

On January 6th, armed pro-Trump white supremacist terrorists entered the Capitol and tried to stop the confirming of our legally elected President and Vice-President. They vandalized the building and people died.

We watched in horror as some of the Capitol police literally moved out of the way and let the destruction occur. What a contrast to the militarized police presence during Black Lives Matter demonstrations.

Trump will soon be out of office, but white supremacy has not gone away. A racist, anti-democratic, authoritarian movement is among us. As educators we have a special responsibility to our students and community to help them understand these events. On Thursday,  Jan. 14 at 6 p.m. EST (3 pm our time), AFT National will hold a phone Town Hall to discuss the violent insurrection at the Capitol. Register here. This event is open to all AFT members.

Affinity Space for Black and Brown Faculty

The AFT 2121 Affirmative Action Task force is hosting an affinity space for black and brown faculty Friday at 12pm.

An affinity space is a safe place for learning and support, where people are drawn together because of a shared, strong interest or engagement in a common activity.

• Zoom Link:https://aft.zoom.us/j/3145027798
• Meeting ID: 314 502 7798, Call: +16699006833
• Affinity space .pdf event flyer

January 2021 Financial Planning Day

COVID vaccine townhall

Since the beginning of the pandemic, AFT National has worked to ensure members and our communities were informed of and empowered with the facts about COVID-19 and important resources. Next up AFT National is partnering with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, the National Education Association and the Service Employees International Union for another union member town hall on the vaccines. This event is open to all AFT members.

The town hall will be Tuesday, Jan 12, at 6pm EDT (3pm our time). Register here.

The Jan. 12 town hall will feature experts from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Food and Drug Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, and they will be ready to answer questions. If you have a question, you can submit it here.