Come this Friday to the AFT End of Semester Party! Ocean Ale House, 12/6, 4-6:00 PM

Join your colleagues to begin your end-of-year festivities with libations, snacks, and community. Catch up with friends, meet new faculty, and connect with the power of community. Ocean Ale House @ 1314 Ocean Ave.

Save the Date – AFT 2121 Financial Planning on Independent Flex Day – January 9, 2025

Given the outcome of the election, the future of the economy, the financial markets and higher education are more uncertain than at any time in the recent past. That makes planning for the future more important than ever.

The younger you are when you start planning your financial future, the more secure that future will be. One part of that future will be your retirement. Planning for retirement when you are 25 might seem far off but it isn’t. Whatever your age, young or not-so-young, you are invited to the 16th annual Financial Planning Day on January 9, 2025.

The event will be held virtually again this year. There will be workshops on many aspects of financial planning for the future. Details on registration will be available soon. Flyer here!

Delegate Assembly: Tuesday 12/10, 3-5 PM on Zoom

Your union’s last Delegate Assembly of the year is Tuesday, 12/10 from 3-5 pm. In addition to reports on the current work and discussion/action on the District’s calendar proposal, there will be a listening session for members to share support, concerns, and ideas for the future. AFT 2121 is your faculty union – all members are encouraged to attend. Agenda 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.

Note: There is no COPE meeting this month.

This #GivingTuesday, you can support undocumented students through City DREAM

City DREAM is a product of the hard work and dedication of previous generations of undocumented youth activists at City College. The creation of a safe space for students on campus, regardless of immigration status, began with the founding of the student organization Voices of Immigrants Demonstrating Achievement (VIDA) in 2012. The combined efforts of students, faculty, staff, and administrators furthered this work and led to the creation of City DREAM in Fall 2019. Today on #GivingTuesday (and beyond!) we are asking for the community’s support in helping us bring back CCSF’s DREAM Scholarship. We have not been able to offer this since 2018. Our goal is to bring it back this year! Now more than ever we remain committed to the advocacy for undocumented students.

A one time donation can be made through the Foundation or CCSF community members can also enroll in a payroll deduction to help us award our amazing scholars and help them achieve their dreams!

CalSTRS retirement seminar, 12/10, Online

This is your chance to find out more in-depth information about your CalSTRS benefits, the difference between earned and purchased service credit, and ways to bridge the gap between your CalSTRS benefits and your retirement income goal. Brought to you by CalSTRS and your CFT (California Federation of Teachers) colleagues. Register Here!

Details: December 10, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Presenters:

• Ryan Johnson, CalSTRS Defined Contribution and Defined Benefits Pension Program Manager

• Jennifer Helfend-Gomez, CalSTRS Stakeholder Engagement Manager

• Sharon Hendricks, Co-Retirement Liaison, AFT 1521

• Dr. Jessica Saint Paul, Co-Retirement Liaison, AFT 1521