Below are some common links that are posted on the AFT 6157 website.  Many of them are still very relevant for retirees like us.   For example, did you know that we retirees retain free membership in the California Federation of Teachers (CFT) and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT).  If you wish to continue your subscription to CFT’s California Teacher magazine (now online)  for free, just sign up at the website.  When I did, I needed to submit my old member ID and since I retain my card, I was able to provide it.  Even if you no longer possess your card, CFT should be able to find you listed under your teaching institution from the years you were employed.  You can also sign up for news bulletins from both organizations.  Also, you can keep up with and participate in the activities of retiree committees and groups. Retirees remain eligible for many of the discount benefits that current teachers are offered, including in insurance, travel and more. Those of you who want to follow the work of the District Retirement Board, the group that oversees the Futuris Trust Fund, which was established in 2007 to ensure long-term funding for the medical benefits of eligible retired employees, need only access the District website and click on this link:

http://www.sjeccd.edu/employees/district-retirement-board

For any questions about your medical plan with the District, contact Human Resources Benefits Coordinator Michelle McKay. Email: michelle.mckay@sjeccd.edu or call 408-270-6444.

Ronald Levesque, Membership (posted on October 14, 2019) Useful Links San José/Evergreen Community College District

• SJECCD
• Evergreen Valley College
• San José City College
• SJCC Academic Senate

Associations

• FACCC – Faculty Association of California Community Colleges
• CPFA – California Part-time Faculty Association

Unions

• CFT – California Federation of Teachers
• AFT – American Federation of Teachers
• Labor Council – South Bay AFL-CIO Labor Council
• Labor Federation – California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO
• AFL-CIO – American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations

Community College Contracts

• District Contracts and Salary Schedules (Courtesy of Cabrillo College Federation of Teachers)
• District Contracts and Salary Schedules (Courtesy of San Mateo Community College Federation of Teachers)

Retirement

• STRS – California State Teachers’ Retirement System
• Social Security Information – Benefits Planner

California Education

• CA Academic Senate
• CA Chancellor’s Office
• CA Department of Education
• CA Education Code

California Legislature

• CA Governor
• CA State Senate
• CA State Assembly
• CA Secretary of State
• CA State Budget Project
• CA Legislative Counsel – Official Legislative Information
• LAO – Legislative Analyst’s Office

United States Education

• US Department of Education

United States Legislature

• US President
• US Senate
• US House of Representatives