CFT Training Department
The CFT provides as much local assistance as it can. But it is preferable, from the perspective of building local union power, for every local to be as self-sufficient as possible. The CFT Training Department helps locals build and strengthen their capacity to represent members in increasingly complex and difficult times.

Training can be accessed in a number of ways. Various training opportunities are scheduled during statewide CFT events like the Convention and State Council meetings. The CFT Secretary-Treasurer provides local treasurer and finances training. The Information Technology Department assists locals in managing their member database and IT systems, and in creating and managing local websites. Stand-alone regional training take place on a variety of topics throughout the year, and locals may request customized trainings held at the local site. Each summer, the national AFT works with the CFT Training Department on the Union Leadership Institute, held at Asilomar. Training available from CFT includes (but is not limited to):

• Creating and maintaining active members
• Collective bargaining and negotiations
• Communications
• Contract enforcement
• Education issues
• Legislation and politics
• Leadership development, and
• Strategic planning

The Training Department is also available to assess your local's training needs and work with your local leadership to create a training plan to address those needs.  For more information, contact CFT Training Director This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 714.754.6638.