The Social Security Fairness Act Passed the House!
HR 82 PASSED Yeas: 325 voting for it, 75 Nays, 1 Present, 1 Absent.
What's next?
The Senate vote will roll up next and fast.
We need your help
Ensure S. 597 moves forward and becomes law. This critical piece has the potential to make significant impacts. There is a short period before it dies: Dec 31,2024.
Learn more
Please contact our senators
Urge them to vote in favor of S. 597. Ask Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to bring the bill to a floor vote as soon as possible. Here's how:
Who to contact:
Senator Alex Padilla Senator Laphonza R. Butler Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer
What's this about?
The purpose is to repeal WEP and GPO -- laws passed 44 years ago that reduce, or cancel, Social Security benefits for public employees (faculty, firefighters, police). They also reduce or cancel benefits for their spouses, widows and widowers.
Social Security explainers
Who was in favor of HR 82? The bill had 330 cosponsors. It is one of the most highly supported bills in all of Congress. Source: federalnewsnetwork.com.
View the list of HR cosponsors
View the Senate cosponsors
HR 82 PASSED Yeas: 325 voting for it, 75 Nays, 1 Present, 1 Absent.
What's next?
The Senate vote will roll up next and fast.
We need your help
Ensure S. 597 moves forward and becomes law. This critical piece has the potential to make significant impacts. There is a short period before it dies: Dec 31,2024.
Learn more
- This bill has 62 bipartisan cosponsors.
- House Representatives urge Senate leadership is urged to Pass S.597.
Please contact our senators
Urge them to vote in favor of S. 597. Ask Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to bring the bill to a floor vote as soon as possible. Here's how:
Who to contact:
Senator Alex Padilla Senator Laphonza R. Butler Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer
What's this about?
The purpose is to repeal WEP and GPO -- laws passed 44 years ago that reduce, or cancel, Social Security benefits for public employees (faculty, firefighters, police). They also reduce or cancel benefits for their spouses, widows and widowers.
Social Security explainers
- Government Pension Offset (GPO). What it is and how it could affect you.
- Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). Examples of WEP, how to use the WEP chart, how it can affect your benefit.
Who was in favor of HR 82? The bill had 330 cosponsors. It is one of the most highly supported bills in all of Congress. Source: federalnewsnetwork.com.
View the list of HR cosponsors
View the Senate cosponsors
Unified Faculty Model: One-Tier
What is the Vancouver Model? How does it promote faculty equity? Learn how this model for community colleges benefits all faculty.
What is the Vancouver Model? How does it promote faculty equity? Learn how this model for community colleges benefits all faculty.
- View the Vancouver Model only (Ten minutes. Forward to 8:14).
- Listen to the podcast Advocating for Equity
- "One Tier and how it spread in BC". Frank Cosco (Vancouver Community College Faculty Association, Vice President, Past President, Bargainer) spoke at the CFT's Community College Council on March 15, 2024. Watch the video and/or read the transcript with slides.
Video source: EdSource and the gig economy
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.
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
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Unemployment and Part-Time Faculty
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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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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