The California Federation of Teachers is the statewide organization of teachers' unions to which your union, University-Council AFT (UC-AFT), belongs. At its recent convention, CFT delegates voted to ask members of CFT-affiliated unions to consider CFT's positions on the ballot propositions for the November election. Those positions are listed in the message below, which is signed by the CFT President, Marty Hittelman.

CFT Positions on November 2008 Ballot as approved by the Executive Council

Proposition 1. Safe, Reliable High-Speed Passenger Train Bond Act for the 21st Century
Important for future of California

Proposition 2. Treatment of Farm Animals
No Position at this time

Proposition 3. Children’s Hospital Bond Act
Needed facilities for children
Support

Proposition 4. Waiting Period and Parental Notification Before Termination of Minor’s Pregnancy
Oppose

Proposition 5. Nonviolent Offenders. Sentencing, Parole, and Rehabilitation
Oppose

Proposition 6. Criminal Penalties and Laws, (Runner Initiative)
Oppose

Proposition 7. Renewable Energy Statute
No Position at this time

Proposition 8. Limit on Marriage
Oppose

Proposition 9. Criminal Justice System. Victims’ Rights. Parole
Oppose

Proposition 10. Alternative Fuel Vehicles and Renewable Energy
Oppose

Proposition 11. Redistricting
Oppose

In Solidarity,

Marty Hittelman
CFT President