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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
Additional Resources
CA Resources from AG Bonta’s Office
Resources for those impacted by the LA fires
If you would like to make a donation to support fellow CFT members who have been impacted by the fire, click here.
CFT Disaster Relief Fund
CFT has an emergency relief fund for members who have suffered catastrophic losses. If you have lost your home or other property because of the fires, please email us at disasterrelief@cft.org with your name and contact information. We can also assist you in applying for AFT disaster relief funds as well.
Social Security Fairness Act FAQ
February 25, 2025 update: Social Security administration announces schedule to start issuing retroactive payments in February and increase monthly benefit payments beginning in April.
Previous update (January 15, 2025):
The Social Security Fairness Act (HR 82) was signed into law by President Biden on January 5, 2025.
What does the Social Security Fairness Act (SSFA) do?
Disaster Relief Fund for Greater Los Angeles Wildfires
The CFT has set up a Disaster Relief Fund for our members who have suffered catastrophic losses due to natural disasters.
If you are able, please consider donating to this Disaster Relief Fund set up specifically for CFT members. Contributions of any amount will go a long way in helping our union siblings get through a crisis. It is this spirit of collective action during crises that defines our communities.
You can give directly to the fund, and 100 percent of the money will go to disaster relief.
Historic Victory! President Biden signs the Social Security Fairness Act
January 6, 2025 update: On Sunday January 5, President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act! Check back soon for an FAQ as more information on implementation becomes available.