At the December 15 SMCCCD Board of Trustees meeting, AFT 1493 President Monica Malamud spoke to the Board about ways to increase enrollment for Spring 2022 and the need for real faculty representation in District health and safety decision-making [click here to view Monica’s statement] and Skyline College counselor Suzanne Poma explained how our district has fallen short (compared to other nearby districts) in providing adequate conditions for a safe return for students, staff and faculty [view Suzanne’s statement]

Also, CSEA Chapter 33 President Annette Perot asked that the District keep face mask requirements for the Spring 2022 semester [view Annette’s statement] , Cañada College instructor Vera Quijano talked about concerns about the lack of student-centered investments of SMCCCD’s construction bonds over the last two decades [view Vera’s statement] and five different Cañada College students also requested that the District maintain face mask requirements for the Spring 2022 semester [view students’ statements]

Dear faculty colleagues,

For too long, too many part-time faculty in California’s community college system have gone without healthcare benefits. But in the upcoming legislative session, we have an opportunity to address this — beginning now.

Please take a moment to sign this CFT letter to Governor Gavin Newsom, urging him to include funding for part-time faculty healthcare in his January budget.

Part-time faculty are essential to our students’ success, and like all workers they deserve access to quality, affordable healthcare.

Please sign the CFT letter to Governor Newsom now, and join us in our continuing organizing efforts to improve the working lives of part-time faculty.

In Unity,

Jeff Freitas
CFT President