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2026 Part-Time Faculty Health Benefits Update
AFT 1828 is pleased to share that, for the upcoming plan year, the union will contribute $304 per month toward the cost of health insurance for eligible part-time faculty beyond the District's contribution. While the union’s contribution is slightly lower than last year's amount, it has enabled an historic number of part-time faculty members to participate in the program and access health care coverage. At the same time, we want to be transparent about the future of this bene
Artificial Intelligence
This information was taken from the AFT website. You can view it here. Perhaps nowhere are the promises and perils of artificial intelligence more keenly felt than in America’s colleges and universities. The arrival of widespread, easy-to-use AI tools has reopened questions about the very basics of teaching and learning, research and authorship, intellectual property and equitable compensation. And the technology’s tantalizing promise of fully autonomous services poses a gene
Members Only Upcoming Workshops
Join us for our members-only workshops. Click the image below to learn more about each event and RSVP. Note: You MUST be a member to RSVP and attend
Fight for Affordability
Working people are being crushed by soaring costs. Housing, healthcare, childcare, college, even the cost of keeping up with credit cards or medical bills—it’s all going up and making it harder and harder for Americans to get by. And our members are not immune; they’re feeling this pressure too. One missed payment or bill could have lasting effects on your credit score and your financial future. That’s why AFT's newest Fight for Affordability video series goes deep on credit
What You Need to Know When Thinking About Retirement
Thinking about retirement: What You Need to Know The following is a brief description of how to retire, how to sign up for your benefits, and the resources you can access when your retirement begins. We encourage you to also contact the benefits department as all employees have unique circumstances that can be addressed by the benefits team. Retirement Application Forms (CalSTRS or CalPERS) Please complete your pension application forms (CalSTRS or CalPERS). Contact your pens
Teachers at the helm: New national AI academy prioritizes educators in classroom tech
In a sweeping move to leverage artificial intelligence as a tool for learning and to minimize its harms, the AFT has partnered with the...
How the ‘big, beautiful bill’ harms higher education
Photo credit: Steve Rhodes/flickr The “big, beautiful bill”—also known as the “big, ugly betrayal”—that Republicans in Congress passed...
CFT Scholarships for Graduating High School Seniors
The CFT has helped hundreds of students reach their higher education goals by awarding them Raoul Teilhet Scholarships. The Raoul Teilhet Scholarships for high school seniors who are children or dependents of CFT members in good standing are now open and are due by December 15. Students who will enroll in four-year courses of study are eligible for $3,000 scholarships; those who enroll in two-year programs are eligible for $1,000. More information is available here. Note: Sch
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