Cabrillo College Federation of Teachers (CCFT) is the bargaining agent that negotiates on behalf of all Cabrillo faculty. We are affiliated with the California Federation of Teachers (CFT) and American Federation of Teachers (AFT). We also provide other benefits as well as varying levels of legal representation to faculty members. Fill out this membership form to become a CCFT union member and receive full representation and protection.
| What your union does for you & what you can do as a union member | Union Members | Non-Members |
| CCFT negotiates salary, benefits, and working conditions with the District on behalf of all faculty. | ✅ | ✅ |
| CCFT hosts social gatherings and other union events for all faculty. | ✅ | ✅ |
| CCFT supports members with inquiries regarding the contract, human resources, payroll, etc. | ✅ | ❌ |
| CCFT represents members in discipline matters and grievances. | ✅ | ❌ |
| CCFT members vote on negotiated agreements regarding salary, benefits, contract language, calendar, etc. | ✅ | ❌ |
| CCFT members have a right to run and vote for union leadership positions such as Division Representative and Executive Board roles. | ✅ | ❌ |
| CCFT members may vote on CCFT’s Committee on Political Education (COPE) endorsements for political candidates. | ✅ | ❌ |
| CCFT members may attend workshops, conferences, and statewide CFT events. | ✅ | ❌ |
| CCFT members have access to CCFT and CFT emergency funds. | ✅ | ❌ |
| CCFT Associate members have access to Unemployment Filing workshops and representation in unemployment denials and appeals hearings. | ✅ | ❌ |
| CCFT members have access to CFT and AFT membership along with statewide and national representation and benefits. | ✅ | ❌ |
| CCFT members are entitled to a free half-hour personal legal consultation through AFT and discounted legal representation on almost any legal issue. | ✅ | ❌ |