The Petaluma Federation of Teachers, Local 1881,
is committed to providing the best quality education possible for our students
while creating equitable and sustainable working conditions for our Federation Members.
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is committed to providing the best quality education possible for our students
while creating equitable and sustainable working conditions for our Federation Members.
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CFT Virtual Convention 2021 brings hope and change
The 78th CFT Convention with the theme Rise Up, Recover, and Rebuild had some firsts: the first one to be biennial rather than annual; the first under CFT’s new identity, A Union of Educators and Classified Professionals; the first with Jeff Freitas as the CFT president; and, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the first one held virtually. Use the link to watch portions of the event, including a visit from Vice President Kamala Harris and an excellent presentation with Harvard professor Khalil Gibran Muhammad on issues of racial justice and education.
The 78th CFT Convention with the theme Rise Up, Recover, and Rebuild had some firsts: the first one to be biennial rather than annual; the first under CFT’s new identity, A Union of Educators and Classified Professionals; the first with Jeff Freitas as the CFT president; and, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the first one held virtually. Use the link to watch portions of the event, including a visit from Vice President Kamala Harris and an excellent presentation with Harvard professor Khalil Gibran Muhammad on issues of racial justice and education.
Catastrophic Leave Bank Information: We need donated hours!
See more information on our Resources page
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See more information on our Resources page
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The Petaluma Federation of Teachers,
Local 1881, is an affiliate of the California Federation of Teachers, American Federation of Teachers, and AFL-CIO 1301 Redwood Drive #225, Petaluma, CA 94954 (707) 762-2184 pftoffice775@gmail.com 
The Petaluma Federation of Teachers Local 1881 Executive Council meetings take place monthly during the regular school year from 3:45-6 pm at the PFT Office in Petaluma. See our list of 2020-21 meetings.
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Read the latest President's Message on the President's Page, along with past communications from President Sandra Larsen * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * COPE (Committee on Political Education) meets regularly at the PFT Office. Our Committee on Political Education (COPE) is looking for representation from each site. Please contact our COPE chair Kelly Kovanis or the PFT office for information.
Thank you, and see our COPE page for occasional updates. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * BOARD MEETINGS are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at the Petaluma City Schools District Office Board Room, 200 Douglas Street, Petaluma, beginning at 6:00 PM for public sessions. It is so important for our members to attend these meetings. Please attend and be informed!! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * |
PFT's Gary Ravani Memorial Scholarship is available annually for senior students of active PFT Members, and is awarded by the Petaluma Educational Foundation at their May event. Please see our Contract/Resources page for more information. The digital copy of the application is available.
The next round of scholarships will be for our Class of 2021 seniors. Applications will be available February 2021, due by March 12, 2021. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * California Federation of Teachers Convention
Our CFT Convention now takes place biannually. The next CFT convention will be held in the spring of 2021. The last Convention in 2019 was a special year for our union as CFT celebrated its founding 100 years ago. In our centennial year, the CFT Convention was held March 22-24 at the historic Millennium Biltmore in Los Angeles. PFT 1881 sent our President Sandra Larsen and four voting delegates elected by the members. Todd Siders (Casa), Erinn VanderMeer (KJHS), Kelly Kovanis, and Krista O'Connor (both PHS) attended Committee meetings, reviewed resolutions, and participated in the Floor Debate to help determine, shape, and support educational legislation for the subsequent two years. Additionally, the 2019 recipient of the CFT Women in Education Award was our very own Sandra Larsen, president of the Petaluma Federation of Teachers, who led the local in its first strike in 2017 to win much-needed improvements for district teachers. Congratulations, Sandra! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * |
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