AFT 2121 Contract Bargaining Team Election Process Starts Now!

AFT 2121 is a democratic, rank-and-file led union. We win our best contracts when we work together, in bargaining and in the organizing that drives it. We urge all faculty to talk to your precinct rep about filling out a bargaining survey and to consider running for your union bargaining team. Successful unions run contract campaigns, i.e. organize, because they know that winning at the bargaining table is not about arguments–it’s about unity, power, and problem solving.

Your contract expires June 30. Now is the time to engage. When bargaining works, our bargaining team represents every member of our bargaining unit and is part of a unified and organized workplace. You can make a difference in this work! How can your voice and that of your colleagues be part of this process? By running for the bargaining team or encouraging a colleague to do so. See the Bargaining Team Job Description here for more information. All nomination materials must be turned in by Monday, 1/19/26.

A Special Film Screening and Discussion of the Film “Adjunct” at CHNB Tues 11/25 at 4pm

Special AFT Event: AFT’s Committee on Political Education is hosting a public film screening and discussion of Ron Najor’s award-winning film ‘Adjunct.’ The adjunctification of our profession is a threat to our working conditions and student success–join us for this important conversation.

Where: Chinatown Center Bamboo Room

When: Tuesday, Nov 25, 4-6pm

Who: All AFT Members, Students, & Community are welcome

Delegate Assembly: Tuesday 11/18, 3-5 on Zoom

A reminder to join your precinct reps and other colleagues on Tuesday for the Delegate Assembly – the regular business meeting for AFT 2121. (Find the agenda here). All members are welcome.

Free City Story of the Week: Chloe

Some excerpts: Hi, My name is Chloe…and I’m a student here…through the Free City program. The Free City program has really given me the opportunity to come back to school as a late 20s student and given me that financial support and the resources that were needed to finish out my degree. My goals were to finish my GED here at CCSF and Free City has allowed me to do just that.

Too many San Franciscans are dealing with housing insecurity. Free City College enables all residents, regardless of their housing situation, to access higher education. Fully funding Free City is crucial to push back against rising income inequality in our city! See Chloe’s story here.

If you know a student or community member who would like to share their Free City story please share this form with them to fill out. See more Free City stories from students and faculty at @freecitysf on Instagram.

Wins Through Unity Excerpt of the Week

Power in numbers: Our workforce has shrunk in recent years, and the administration has been replacing

full-timers with part-timers. This means additional unpaid labor for full-time faculty, while part-timers still face job insecurity and uncertain schedules. Now more than ever, working together is essential. A powerful union of 1,000 faculty can achieve more than a fractured union ever could.

See & share AFT’s Wins through Unity doc here.

Condolences to the Laney College Community & the Family of John Beam

AFT 2121 is sorry to hear of the heartbreaking shooting of Laney College Athletic Director and legendary football coach, John Beam. We send our thoughts and condolences to all faculty who may have known Coach Beam, the entire Laney College community, and especially the family and loved ones of Coach Beam.