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Jennifer Kattman has our deepest appreciation for her unwavering support and advocacy for all SCFA faculty. Known for her work improving equity for Part-Time faculty, the SCFA contract, Negotiations successes, among others, Jennifer was a tireless SCFA Board member whose efforts had far-reaching positive impact. Thank you, Jennifer, for your contributions, humor, and knowledge over ten+ years.
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Update on AB 375
Raise PT faculty load to 85% of FT load
On October 8, 2021, Governor Newsom vetoed the bill. Why? Read the governor's explanation.
Retirement, Social Security benefit, and You
WEP and GPO: More than Two Million Retirees have lost some or all of their Earned Benefits. Source: SocialSecurityFairness.
Did you contribute to Social Security and CalSTRS? You may receive a reduced amount, or none, of your Social Security monthly benefit. And you surviving spouse may have reduced benefits, too. Here's why.
WEP and GPO: More than Two Million Retirees have lost some or all of their Earned Benefits. Source: SocialSecurityFairness.
Did you contribute to Social Security and CalSTRS? You may receive a reduced amount, or none, of your Social Security monthly benefit. And you surviving spouse may have reduced benefits, too. Here's why.
- WEP. What is the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP)?. The WEP affects those educators who have work experience both in the CalSTRS system and in Social Security-covered employment. For someone who has 20 years or less in Social Security jobs, the WEP reduces the Social Security benefit by 50 percent. This also hurts spouses of retirees. Learn more.
- Spouse: Compare the SS benefits for a surviving spouse that did not pay into Social Security v. the benefits for a teacher and the WEP penalty. Here are five scenarios.
- No political support to get rid of WEP. Not true! H.R 82, a bill to repeal WEP, has 123 Congressional co-sponsors. Learn more.
- Read a Summary of HR 82. The Social Security Fairness Act of 2021; you can read the full bill here.
- Cost. How much would the WEP and GPO repeal cost? How would it affect payroll? See the answer.
- GPO. Government Pension Offset (GPO)--what is it? It was passed to stop highly-paid government employees from double-dipping into Social Security and other pensions. What it does -- "The GPO deprives retired educators of their spousal and
survivor benefits under Social Security." Show me more. - I need more information. You can read this report from the Congressional Research Service Social Security: The Government Pension Offset (GPO)
- "...but they didn't pay into Social Security." This is a myth. Get the facts.
- Sign a petition.
- Contact your Congressional Representative and voice your support for H.R 82.
- 1st Congressional District Representative, Doug La Malfa
- 4th Congressional District Representative, Tom McClintock
Full-Time faculty
- Visit the CCEBT website to learn who can participate, how to become eligible, and more.
- Flyers:
Sierra College Faculty Association Resolution
In Support of Black Lives and Racial Justice
Read the Resolution
In Support of Black Lives and Racial Justice
Read the Resolution
We want to hear from you
Have a question? An idea? A concern? Maybe you seek clarification on the contract or info on the changes we are all experiencing. We need to know so we can better serve you and the members of SCFA.
Your SCFA Representative Council welcomes you to join us at a SCFA meeting.
Why? We are here to listen to you and learn about your concerns.
How? It is easier than ever to attend a SCFA meeting. Check your college email for a message from SCFA President Michelle Macfarlane. It will include the agenda and a Zoom link. We hope to see you online.
I don't like making waves. We respect that. Another option for you is to contact a Representative Council member or an SCFA Officer. Your concern will be shared at the meeting, but your identify will not. See a list of SCFA Contacts.
Have a question? An idea? A concern? Maybe you seek clarification on the contract or info on the changes we are all experiencing. We need to know so we can better serve you and the members of SCFA.
Your SCFA Representative Council welcomes you to join us at a SCFA meeting.
Why? We are here to listen to you and learn about your concerns.
- By sharing with us what is on your mind we can better serve you and the membership.
- By attending a SCFA meeting you will get the answers you seek and get current information.
- Everyone benefits. So, come join us.
How? It is easier than ever to attend a SCFA meeting. Check your college email for a message from SCFA President Michelle Macfarlane. It will include the agenda and a Zoom link. We hope to see you online.
I don't like making waves. We respect that. Another option for you is to contact a Representative Council member or an SCFA Officer. Your concern will be shared at the meeting, but your identify will not. See a list of SCFA Contacts.
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Did you receive a call from your dean about a problem, or were you asked to come to the office to talk?
Could you be facing disciplinary action? Know your Weingarten rights and have a member of the SCFA dispute resolution team attend your meeting with your dean. Learn more. |
Before the semester ends learn about the unemployment application process.
- Are you eligible?
- What is required?
Do you know about the following?
- Academic freedom
- How to advance on the salary schedule
- The types of leaves beyond sick leave