April 17, 2025 - Session 1 Summary

During the first season, MFT presented their first six proposals which include the following:

Union Proposal 1: Increasing the number of union days - This proposal advocates for adding an additional 50 union business days per chapter. 

Union Proposal 2: Strengthening logistical support for immigrant members- This proposal advocates for increasing training and technical support for new-to-country teachers. 

Union Proposal 3: LGBTQIA2S+ rights - This proposal advocates for codifying elements of the district’s gender inclusion policy into the MFT contract focusing on names, pronouns and facilities access. 

Union Proposal 4: Labor Management and Joint Training - This proposal advocates for dedicated training for union stewards and administrators around MFT contract interpretation and administration. 

Union Proposal 5: Proposed a committee to address staff retention - This proposal advocates for a new committee that would convene to address high turnover at specific sites.  

Union Proposal 6: Creating an Enrollment Labor Management Committee - This proposal advocates for a new joint committee that would focus on increasing enrollment. 

View the full proposals

Watch the video from the April 17 session. The next session is scheduled for Wednesday, April 30 from 5 to 8 p.m.