California labor history - Golden Lands, Working Hands

As the statewide affiliate of the American Federation of Teachers, the CFT represents faculty and other school employees in public and private schools and colleges, from early childhood through higher education.

CFT vice-president Dean Murakami joined Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell and other leaders in the education community on July 9 in Sacramento at McClatchy High School to draw attention to the impact of state budget cuts on summer school programs. Murakami noted that the governor's budget proposal will result in layoffs and ruined educational opportunities for California's students, and suggested reinstating progressive tax increases on the wealthy and closing corporate tax loopholes to balance the budget and make sure that every student has an opportunity to learn. Click here for more on CFT's analysis of the budget problem and local actions in support of a better solution. Steve Hopcraft photo