Labor in the Schools CFT

Check out Labor in Schools committee members in action: Jim Miller's interview with Fred Glass on Fred's new history of California labor!

From Mission to Microchip: An Interview with California Labor Historian Fred Glass. Part 1 - San Diego Free Press The difference between the way history is usually taught and portrayed, and the way that labor history does it in California, is profound.

Please tell any interested college students:

AFT Labor and Politics Internship: we will be running a large political internship program for students interested in learning about labor and working on the fall campaigns.

All interns will be expected to: 1) Enroll in a Labor Studies course at City College for the Fall semester on Tuesday evening from 6:55 to 10:00; 2) Come to a weekly intern meeting on Monday afternoons; 3) Be available for 4 hours of work from 4-8 on one of the following days: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday OR do walks on Saturday Mornings.

Students should have dependable transportation and be excited to do political work for AFT! Experience is an asset but not required if the student is responsible and good with people.

The pay is $15 dollars an hour and the class expenses will be covered upon successful completion of the labor studies course.

AFT Organizing internship: We will also be running a smaller internship for students interesting in learning about labor and doing internal organizing for the AFT.

All interns will be expected to: 1) Enroll in a Labor Studies course at City College for the Fall semester on Tuesday evening from 6:55 to 10:00; 2) Come to a weekly intern meeting on Monday afternoons; 3) Have a flexible schedule to do 4 hours of organizing on the City, Mesa, Miramar, Grossmont, and Cuyamaca College campuses along with other site locations.

Students should have dependable transportation and be excited to do organizing work for AFT! Experience is an asset but not required if the student is responsible and good with people.

The pay is $15 dollars an hour and the class expenses will be covered upon successful completion of the Labor Studies course.

Please send a brief email introduction and request for an interview to Jim Miller at [email protected] by Monday, May 9th.

Come learn about organizing for social justice! This is a fantastic, PAID fellowship during the summer for San Diego's college students (both community and 4-year) who are interested in doing work in the area. The application is due by the end of February. Look at it ASAP since you'll need a letter of recommendation. smile emoticon SHARE WIDELY!!

Student for Economic Justice Fellowship The Students for Economic Justice (SEJ) summer fellowship is an intensive 6-week program that will give committed student activists organizing experience in a current campaign for economic justice. College students will receive organizing skills training and will be engaged in educational discussion…

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Labor in Schools Committee working HARD on a very exciting new pilot project!

As Schools Buy More Local Food, Kids Throw Less Food In The Trash Kids in America's schools are eating more local food, although it makes up only a small part of the average meal. Advocates say local food doesn't have to cost more, but buying it does take more time.

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Labor in the Schools Committee!

Labor History Month 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.