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Curricula
Member-produced labor curricula FREE to educators

The Labor and Climate Justice Education Committee has produced curricula for students at all levels of education, from preschool coloring books to college and university readings, to union-based new member orientation programs. Here you will find some of our most popular and enduring lessons and materials. You may download pdfs for free and purchase print copies or dvds for a minimal fee.

Committee members are classroom teachers, classified employees, and faculty from community college and university labor studies programs. The committee aims to help teachers reach students with information about the history and current place of the labor movement in American democracy.

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2026 Midterm Elections Hub
How to take action and defend our democracy!

This Election, We’re Showing Up.

The 2026 midterm election will shape the future of our schools, our workplaces, and our communities. We know what’s at stake—and we know that our collective power can make the difference. But winning doesn’t happen from the sidelines. It happens when educators and classified professionals talk to coworkers, knock on doors, make calls, and turn out to vote.

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Member Leadership Academy (Apply now!)

We are Proud to Announce CFT’s New Member Leadership Academy

CFT’s NEW Member Leadership Academy is looking for energetic and motivated members who want to unleash their leadership potential. If you believe that education is integrally linked to the social, economic, and environmental issues confronting our communities and want to take an active role in your local’s advocacy around these issues, this new program is for you.

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CFT Legislative Scorecards
How do legislators vote on bills that matter to union members?

In each legislative session, the CFT tallies how legislators vote on bills of import to educators and union members. In these scorecards, you will find a description of key bills lobbied for and against, and a score for Senate and Assembly members on each bill. Find out if your elected officials are voting union!

CFT Scorecards

Some legislators are such strong advocates on issues of import to CFT members that they earn a “perfect” voting record from the CFT.

2025 Scorecard for the California State Assembly

2025 Scorecard for the California State Senate

For an in depth look at how we calculate our scorecards, check out this spreadsheet.

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Defending Immigrant Students and Families

California has the largest concentration of immigrants in the country. Many of our students and their families are anxious about the threats of mass deportation by the incoming administration. CFT is dedicated to defending our immigrant students, families, and communities. 

Download CFT resources linked below

 How Unions Can Protect Immigrant Workers and Students

Preparedness Check-List

Additional Resources

CA Resources from AG Bonta’s Office