District Ordered by Judge to Cease and Desist, A Budget for Our Future, & Organizing for that Future

On Friday the District was ordered by the Public Employment Relations Board to CEASE AND DESIST from failing to meet and negotiate in good faith with AFT 2121. Read more about the decision here (it’s called a “proposed decision” because there could still be an appeal). This Unfair Labor Practice was filed specifically around bargaining over the restoration of the salary concessions you made in 2021-22. By the terms of that agreement, you deserve to be paid back, but to date, Chancellor David Martin and his negotiating team have refused to engage in good faith on this matter despite–or perhaps because–the District’s fiscal year 2022 actuals, that is what actually happened financially in 2021-22, show that Vice Chancellor John Al-amin was simply wrong in his predictions of a $32-$38M deficit. There was no budgetary mandate for layoffs or concessions in fiscal years 2021 or 2022, and David Martin’s team is refusing to negotiate in good faith over the consequences of that fact.

Because of devastating reductions in operations (i.e. cuts), changes at the state level to hold harmless provisions, and a number of COLAs over the last few years, the District currently has an excess of revenue over expenditures (i.e. surpluses) in the 10s of millions that David Martin intends to spend on everything but the services that directly serve students and the people who provide those services.

AFT’s own budget analysis has been far more accurate than the District’s for the previous two years, and the same is true this year. If you would like an accurate assessment of CCSF’s financial standing, then you should consult AFT’s Budget for CCSF’s Future, which provides the financial analysis and roadmap necessary to keep CCSF financially stable for years to come.

As a result of grossly inaccurate financial projections and assumptions provided by John Al-Amin since he arrived, David Martin has cut many CCSF programs to the bone, including programs that are now turning away hundreds of students every semester. There is no way to protect CCSF’s long term financial health without enrollment growth–a fact David Martin acknowledges rhetorically but not in practice. Without a swift response and correction, CCSF risks being fundamentally unable to attract and retain student enrollment.

It’s up to you to make clear what your students need. Right now, departments across the college are organizing to advocate for their top issues, and we encourage you to do the same. Join with your colleagues today to make sure the Board of Trustees understands what you and your departments need to successfully serve your students and your city.

COPE & Delegate Assembly, Tuesday 4/18, from 1:30-3pm & 3-5pm on Zoom

All members are encouraged to attend your Committee on Political Education (1:30-3pm) & Delegate Assembly (3-5pm) on Tuesday, April 18. Come to DA to find out about the next step in our contract campaign!

COPE Agenda is here

Delegate Assembly Agenda is here  

You can use the same link as for other DA meetings – follow this link from your computer or smartphone. Meeting ID: 810 1671 8065, Password: 783119.