AFT 2121

Bargaining update: Evals | Precinct rep elections | Student debt clinic

Posted on October 20, 2020 by AFT 2121

Bargaining Update: Evals

Yesterday was a busy day! We kicked things off by filing an Unfair Labor Practice in response to Tom Boegel’s October 7th memo directing evaluation teams to begin the observation process using the “reviewer” function in Canvas. The District had ample time to come to the table and work with us on an acceptable proposal but instead decided to move forward unilaterally– this was unacceptable, bad-faith bargaining.

We were able to meet with the District team yesterday, joined by 18 faculty including three faculty speakers. Suddenly, the District was finally able to acknowledge that some revisions to the evaluation criteria would be appropriate under the circumstances (global pandemic, etc.). Faculty made that shift possible by joining us in bargaining!

The work is not done; will you join your colleagues at the next evaluations bargaining session? They are scheduled for tomorrow (3-4pm) and Tues (1-2pm). Make your voice heard at bargaining and by filling out this survey on evaluation criteria.

Student debt clinic

Is student debt still weighing you down in the current crisis? There may be a way to find relief! The CFT co-sponsored Student Borrower Bill of Rights just signed into law by Governor Newsom makes California the first state to create comprehensive rights for people holding student debt. And we’ll also explain Summer — a new program available in partnership with AFT — to help you manage student debt.

If you work for a public institution or for a nonprofit, you may already qualify for public service loan forgiveness. We’ll share how to qualify for loan forgiveness, how to make your payments manageable, and how we can work together to address the student debt crisis in California.

This program is open to all CFT members.

In the media

“City College of S.F. trustees are wrong to close school’s Fort Mason campus“
By Fawnee Evnochides
“Getting Out of Tight Corners”
By Jane McAlevey
“ESL students struggle to register online for classes“
By Ida Mojadad

Posted in E-news Archives, Negotiations

GMM | COPE | Happy Hour | Weingarten rights | You can pass Prop 15

Posted on October 19, 2020 by AFT 2121

(10/20) General Membership Meeting

All AFT 2121 members are invited to participate in our October 20th General Membership Meeting from 3-5pm.

Agenda and draft minutes:

To attend, follow this link from your computer or smartphone: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82215724512?pwd=STdEWkVQWTNKeFRGa2VqVlhGdGVNZz09 OR call 1-669-900-6833 then follow the prompts to enter the meeting ID #822 1572 4512 and password: 628273.

(10/20) October COPE meeting

All AFT 2121 members are invited to participate in our October 20th COPE Meeting from 1:30-3pm.

Agenda:

1) Welcome, call to order
2) Preparations for post-election mobilizations Guest speakers: Kimi Lee, Bay Resistance & Bruce Neuberger, Refuse Fascism.
3) Contributions to endorsed candidates
4) Motion to move COPE funds from issues to candidates” No

(Fri. 10/23, 5-7pm) Happy hour with the Affirmative Action Task Force.

The Affirmative Action Task Force of AFT2121 at City College of San Francisco would like to invite you to a virtual happy hour on Friday, October 23rd from 5-7, which will give you a chance to meet this diverse group fighting for diversity in our college faculty and administration. The second hour will include a trivia game related to the accomplishments of people of color. To RSVP for the event, please click here. (Where you will also see other upcoming events as we Organize for Humanity.)

Weingarten Rights

You have the right to union representation in any meeting with a supervisor that could lead to discipline. “Discipline” is a broad concept that can include anything from a suspension to verbal reprimand.

In a few recent cases, administrators have tried to deny faculty the right to union representation. The District has said they’ll train administrators to avoid future violations, but we don’t know if the training ever happened. It’s important for all faculty to know our legal rights.

Please see our Weingarten Rights page for more information.

(NOW) You can do this: CCSF needs Prop 15 and progressive candidates to win!

Only 15 days left! Your Union’s top priority for this election is winning desperately needed funding for CCSF by passing Prop 15. Want to do your part to get progressive ballot measures passed and candidates elected? Join election mobilizations by registering here: https://forms.gle/Naa6Cj1ksEaVJ1Y27

Win prizes! This year, in the spirit of gratitude and healthy competition, our volunteers will be eligible to to win gift cards, self care items, and long awaited AFT2121 zip-up hoodies! Just sign-up on the volunteer form and complete your volunteer shift to enter to win a prize! Your name will be entered into the raffle every time you volunteer. The more you volunteer, the more chances you have to win! We will pick winners after the last volunteer shift (Nov 2nd).

You can view our AFT 2121 Print and Vote Guide for a list of CFT, AFT 2121, and Labor Council endorsements.

Posted in E-news Archives

Bargaining: Evals | You can pass Prop 15 | AFT 2121 healing events

Posted on October 16, 2020 by AFT 2121

(Mon. 10/19, 1pm) Bargaining Update: Evaluations

First the good news: We have a bargaining date! Administration has agreed to meet with us on Monday 10/19, from 1:00-2:00. This will be open bargaining. Come support your bargaining team and let administration know you’re paying attention! It may be a webinar format (sorry about that!), but we’ll know you’re there, and so will the administration side.

Here’s the other part. The office of instruction told faculty to go ahead with the eval process in spite of our cease-and-desist order. In addition to the violation of their legal obligation to bargain, there’s another problem: There is no process. Our contract was written before temporary distance ed existed, so there are no provisions or instructions. It must be negotiated.

We do not have agreed-on criteria or agreed-on language for student surveys. Without these basic tools, we don’t see how evaluation teams can do their work.

This is an unprecedented situation. We’re engaged in a national experiment, inventing a new model of crisis education. Pretending we’re still doing our regular teaching, counseling, and library work is simply insulting. New conditions need new thinking.

A school can be a supportive community where we come together in this crisis. Our crisis evaluation proposal helps create that, while still providing a rigorous process. What does it mean that admin would oppose our efforts?

Please RSVP to come to open bargaining, Monday 10/19, 1:00-2:00!

(NOW) You can do this: CCSF needs Prop 15 and progressive candidates to win!

Ballots have dropped and Election Day is only 19 days away!

Your Union’s top priority for this election is winning desperately needed funding for CCSF by passing Prop 15.

Want to make sure you’re doing your part to get progressive ballot measures passed and candidates elected? Join election mobilizations by registering here: https://forms.gle/Naa6Cj1ksEaVJ1Y27

Win prizes! This year, in the spirit of gratitude and healthy competition, our volunteers will be eligible to to win gift cards, self care items, and long awaited AFT2121 zip-up hoodies! Just sign-up on the form and complete your volunteer shift to enter to win a prize! Your name will be entered into the raffle every time you volunteer. The more you volunteer, the more chances you have to win! We will pick winners after the last volunteer shift (Nov 2nd).

Please view our AFT 2121 Print and Vote Guide for a list of CFT, AFT 2121, and Labor Council endorsements.

(10/28, 10/29, 11/14, 11/18) Organizing for Humanity: An AFT 2121 healing series

In the midst of times like these, community and connection is more important than ever.

AFT 2121 is organizing a series of events hosted by our black and brown colleagues and local community members. The events range from fun and light hearted, to more serious and deep- each aimed at helping us step away from burdens and stressors, and take time to care for ourselves and connect with others.

Please click on the RSVP to save your spot and share the link with friends. You can also find all the events in EventBrite.

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No on 22 rally | Last chance to vote in PR elections | AATF happy hour

Posted on October 15, 2020 by AFT 2121

(Thurs. 10/15, 11:45am) No on 22 Rally at Uber HQ

Today (Thursday, 10/15) drivers from across the state are coming to Uber HQ to say NO on 22.

We will assemble at 11:45 at City Hall and march to Uber HQ (1455 Market Street, SF) to meet them for a press event and rally.

Wear your mask and RSVP to Alexis Torres at atorres@unitehere2.org.

#SFLabor #NOonProp22 #SickofGigGreed

(DEADLINE – Fri. 10/16, 5pm) An election before The Election: Vote for your Precinct Representative!

Precinct Representatives (delegates) are the most important part of your Union’s democratic decision-making structure and do the grassroots organizing work with you that allows us to win our struggles for better wages and working conditions for the college that San Francisco deserves. Our Union structure contains 41 precincts, divided by department and/or location (pre-COVID). Members within a precinct vote for their own precinct representative(s). Precinct Rep elections run from Wednesday, October 7, through 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 16.

Ballots were emailed out on Wednesday, October 7. Our voting platform is called Survey Hero.
If you didn’t receive an email ballot or if you have other election related questions, please contact the union office aft@aft2121.org. We will pass along any messages to the Election Commission that need to be answered by them.
Voting is private and confidential. Only the Election Commission will have access to voting information and all personal identifying information will be deleted from the voting platform immediately after votes are tallied.
Your Election Commissioners are: Kathleen Duffy, Craig Kleinman, and Anne Vanderslice.
Because this election was delayed from spring, all members who were eligible to vote in spring will be eligible to vote in this election, and are also electable as precinct rep, whether or not they have an assignment this fall.
If there are nominees in your precinct, their names will be listed. Voters may also write in a name.

Your voice and participation in your democratic election of Precinct Reps matters, please vote!

(Fri. 10/23, 5-7pm) Happy hour with the Affirmative Action Task Force.

Greetings!

The Affirmative Action Task Force of AFT2121 at City College of San Francisco would like to invite you to a virtual happy hour on Friday, October 23rd from 5-7, which will give you a chance to meet this diverse group fighting for diversity in our college faculty and administration. The second hour will include breakout groups: a trivia game related to the accomplishments of people of color and another for those who want to dance.

While we have a long journey ahead before our teachers and administration represent the demographics of our students and ethnic studies departments are fully funded, we do have cause to celebrate. This semester the committee got the administration to commit to hiring a full-time teacher for the African American Studies Department, as well as getting admin to put LALS 5: Introduction to Statistical Methods in Latin American and Latino/a Studies back on the schedule as a late start class. Much still needs to be done, so we hope this happy hour will inspire you to join us in the cause of equity at our college!

Warmly,

The Affirmative Action Task Force

AFT2121

City College of San Francisco

Posted in E-news Archives

CCSF budget woes | Flex voting party, affinity space, and happy hour

Posted on October 11, 2020 by AFT 2121

CCSF budget woes

It’s no secret CCSF is in financial trouble.

This month, the BoT is going to pass some version of a budget that assumes reductions through combinations of wage reductions and layoffs, aka people and/or pay. Administration’s message is clear. They are coming for us despite knowing full-well that we cannot cut our way out of our financial troubles.

We analyze and scrutinize these budget scenarios often and the math is simple: Public education is grossly underfunded. A deep dive into their budget projections right now is not going to address that.

The first step to winning on issues that matter to you — like layoffs and work speedups — is to bring more revenue into the college. This November election, the ballot holds concrete proposals to bring millions of dollars to City College. Will you take the first step in fighting the district’s austerity plan and pass prop 15?

(Mon. 10/12) AFT 2121 Flex Day virtual table and lunchtime voting party!

On Flex Day wear your AFT2121 T-shirt or button, download the Prop 15 Zoom background, and visit your colleagues at our ‘first ever’ AFT2121 Virtual Flex Day table to stand in solidarity with each other and the education community all over California.

Coming together with your colleagues is the first step in fighting layoffs and cuts and winning on our election issues and candidates at the local, state and national levels. Bring your mail-in ballots or California Voter’s Guide to our Lunchtime Voting Party. The screens are small but our power is mighty when we stand together! The Zoom link will remain the same all day.

Virtual Table Hours:

8:30-9:15am
10-10:30am
11:30am-1pm (Lunchtime Voting Party)
2-2:45pm
4-5:30pm (Happy Hour: Let’s celebrate completing the first half of the semester together)

To attend, follow this link from your computer or smartphone: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84850713761?pwd=bnFHRG1RWGRnY09JbldZTGJaMWk0dz09 OR call 1-669-900-6833 then follow the prompts to enter the meeting ID #848 5071 3761 and password: 994467.

Get an AFT2121 Vote Guide: https://tinyurl.com/AFT2121VoteGuide
Prop 15 Schools and Communities First Zoom Background: https://tinyurl.com/Prop15Background

(Mon. 10/12) Affinity space for Black and Brown Faculty

The AFT 2121 Affirmative Action Task Force is holding a virtual affinity space for Black and Brown Faculty during CCSF’s Fall mid semester 2020 Flex Day, to be held Monday, October 12, 2020.

Topic: Affinity Space for Black & Brown Faculty
Time: Oct 12, 2020 11:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting: https://aft.zoom.us/j/3145027798
Meeting ID: 314 502 7798

Posted in E-news Archives, Events

Bargaining Update: Evaluations Cease-and-Desist

Posted on October 9, 2020 by AFT 2121

This week, administration laid out instructions for eval teams. However, we’re still at the bargaining table. We have not agreed on evaluation criteria, language for student surveys, or a method of observation for temporary remote classes. Without those agreements, evaluation teams have no basis to do their work. Teams should not be forced to move forward under such circumstances.

Thursday, we filed a cease-and-desist order and a demand to bargain. They can’t just go ahead with plans as if we’re not in bargaining. We expect a response on Friday with a bargaining date. Please join us for that single issue bargaining session once it’s scheduled – RSVP for a direct invitation.

Our proposal provides a fair process to evaluate our peers In the context of a global pandemic. Read our proposal here.

Stay tuned for updates! In the meantime:

Watch the new evals bargaining update video.
Sign up to join election mobilizations! Here’s our form listing all AFT 2121 election volunteer opportunities.
And add your name in support of our vision for the virtual campuses our non credit students deserve!

Posted in E-news Archives, Negotiations

PR elections: Ballots! | Flex Voting Party & AATF affinity space | GMM | More…

Posted on October 6, 2020 by AFT 2121

(Wed. 10/7) An election before The Election: It’s almost time to vote for your Precinct Representative!

Precinct Rep nominations are in and ballots will be emailed out on Wednesday, October 7. Watch your personal or college email (whichever one we have on file for you) for an OFFICIAL BALLOT (in the subject line) from the AFT 2121 Election Commission (sender). Our voting platform is called Survey Hero, and we don’t know if your email will reject the message – so keep an eye out! (Sometimes messages can be found in clutter (CCSF), promotions (Gmail), or spam.
If you don’t receive an email ballot by Thursday, October 8, or if you have other election related questions, please contact the union office aft@aft2121.org. We will pass along any messages to the Election Commission that need to be answered by them.
Voting is private and confidential. Only the Election Commission will have access to voting information and all personal identifying information will be deleted from the voting platform immediately after votes are tallied.
Your Election Commissioners are: Kathleen Duffy, Craig Kleinman, and Anne Vanderslice.
Because this election was delayed from spring, all members who were eligible to vote in spring will be eligible to vote in this election, and are also electable as precinct rep, whether or not they have an assignment this fall.
If there are nominees in your precinct, their names will be listed. Voters may also write in a name.
Precinct Rep elections run from Wednesday, October 7, through 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 16.

Your voice and participation in your democratic election of Precinct Reps matters, please vote!

(Sat. 10/10) “Educators are Strong For Wong” Socially Distant Literature Drop with Alan Wong and Jackie Fielder

Board of Trustees candidate Alan Wong has earned the support of educators. He has helped to open the Sunset Campus, championed immigrant students, and worked closely with our members to help stop class cuts and cancellations. We need a strong ally like this on the Board of Trustees. Alan Wong is doing a joint literature drop with another of your union’s endorsed candidates Jackie Fielder in the Sunset this Saturday.

Joint Alan Wong and Jackie Fielder walk at:

Saturday, Oct. 10, 11am-2pm
West Sunset Playground
3223 Ortega Street, SF

(Mon. 10/12) AFT 2121 Flex Day Virtual Table and Lunchtime Voting Party!

Visit your colleagues at our ‘first ever’ AFT2121 Virtual Flex Day table and find out about ways we are coming together to support each other, to build strength in fighting layoffs and cuts, and to participate in election mobilization efforts at the local, state and national levels. Also, get updates on impacts bargaining and new contract negotiations. Bring your mail-in ballots or California Voter’s Guide to our Lunchtime Voting Party where you can find out more about candidates and propositions.

Get an AFT2121 Vote Guide: https://tinyurl.com/AFT2121VoteGuide
Prop 15 Schools and Communities First Zoom Background: https://tinyurl.com/Prop15Background

On Flex Day, wear your AFT2121 T-shirt or button and download the Prop 15 Zoom background to stand in solidarity with each other and the education community all over California.

AFT 2121 Virtual Table for Flex

Come say hello and talk with your colleagues about the work we’re doing together. Ask questions and find out about bargaining updates. The Zoom link will remain the same all day. The screens are small but our power is mighty when we stand together!

Virtual Table Hours:

8:30–9:15am
10–10:30am
11:30–1am — Lunchtime Voting Party: Make your voting plan! Find out about propositions and candidates! Bring your ballot and your lunch!
2–2:45
4-5:30 — Happy Hour: Let’s celebrate completing the first half of the semester together!

To attend, follow this link from your computer or smartphone: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84850713761?pwd=bnFHRG1RWGRnY09JbldZTGJaMWk0dz09 OR call 1-669-900-6833 then follow the prompts to enter the meeting ID #848 5071 3761 and password: 994467.

(Mon. 10/12) Affinity space for Black and Brown Faculty

The AFT 2121 Affirmative Action Task Force is holding a virtual affinity space for Black and Brown Faculty during CCSF’s Fall mid semester 2020 Flex Day, to be held Monday, October 12, 2020.

Topic: Affinity Space for Black & Brown Faculty
Time: Oct 12, 2020 11:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting: https://aft.zoom.us/j/3145027798
Meeting ID: 314 502 7798

(Thurs. 10/15) No on 22 Rally at Uber HQ

On October 15^th, 2020 drivers from across the state are coming to Uber HQ to say NO on 22.

We will meet at 12 noon at City Hall and march to Uber HQ (1455 Market Street, SF) to meet them for a rally.

Wear your mask and RSVP to Alexis Torres at atorres@unitehere2.org.

#SFLabor #NOonProp22 #SickofGigGreed

(10/20/20) General Membership Meeting

All AFT 2121 members are invited to participate in our October 20th General Membership Meeting from 3-5pm.

Agenda and draft minutes:

To attend, follow this link from your computer or smartphone: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82215724512?pwd=STdEWkVQWTNKeFRGa2VqVlhGdGVNZz09 OR call 1-669-900-6833 then follow the prompts to enter the meeting ID #822 1572 4512 and password: 628273.