Welcome to the Community College Association!
Our Mission
The Community College Association, with CTA and NEA as our partners, advocates and organizes with California’s public community college faculty, staff, and students; empowers locals; builds strong and effective coalitions; promotes equity, inclusion, anti-racism, social justice, and part-time faculty equality, and strives to preserve universal access to quality public education.
FOR MEMBERS
Members have access to a range of benefits within CCA, CTA, and NEA. These include discounted travel rates and access to insurances. Click on For Members above to access these benefits.
FOR LEADERS
Chapter leaders need support and CCA, CTA, and NEA have a wide range of trainings, resources, and benefits to help leaders be successful. Click on For Leaders above to access these resources.
Latest News
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CCA Supports Dr. Caravello; unjust charges!
The Community College Association celebrates the April 9 acquittal of CSUChannel Islands professor Dr. Jon Caravello on charges of assaultingfederal officers. We honor the jurors who understood that Dr. Caravellowas protesting peacefully and acted only to protect himself and members ofhis community
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UTLA Reaches Landmark agreement with LAUSD!
The Community College Association congratulates United Teachers of LosAngeles on reaching a landmark tentative agreement with the Los AngelesUnified School District. UTLA’s outstanding preparation serves as a modelfor all educators’ unions. Among other wins, the agreement brings teachersalaries closer to living wages
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Extend Proposition 55
OFFICIAL TITLE AND SUMMARY (SAME AS ON PETITION) The Attorney General of California has prepared the following circulating title and summary of the chief purpose and points of the proposed measure: Makes permanent the existing 2012 voter-approved tax rates for high-income Californians,
COMING MAY 2nd— CCA’s Force Awakens V — Learn more & Register
NOMINATE a member for one of CCA’s many awards — Visit our Awards page for more info
Proposition 55 Extension — Visit our Proposition 55 page to learn more
FOR CHAPTERS
Events and Trainings
CCA offers three conferences per year and two year-long training academies as well as conference academies, webinars, and regional trainings. Chapter leaders are strongly encouraged to attend these as delegates, and members can find practical professional development as well as an introduction to the benefits of unionism. Click on Events & Trainings above for further information.
FOR FACULTY AND STUDENTS
Our Advocacy
CCA advocates for higher education faculty in Sacramento and across the state to provide resources and funding, including through CTA and NEA. Part of that advocacy is provided by the BIPOC, LGBTQ+, Part-time Faculty, and Women’s At-large Directors. Visit the Legislation, Advocacy, and Political Action page for more information and contact the at-large directors via the About page above.
FOR MEMBERS
Your Rights
Know your Rights!!! A major benefit of unionism is the community of professionals who band together to ensure individual faculty rights are protected through the locally negotiated contracts. Additionally, your membership in CCA, CTA, and NEA opens doors to many more benefits. Explore your member benefits by clicking on the Member Benefits tab above.
FOR VOTERS
CCA offers the following resources to our members and supporters of public education. In today’s world of misinformation and hyper-partisanship, knowing that the information you are consuming is truthful and reliable is essential; the following resources can help you do that.
CTA DISASTER RELIEF FUND:
Resources are available to CTA members during times of disaster. If your home or school has been destroyed by fire, earthquake or other disaster, the CTA Disaster Relief Fund is here to help.
OTHER RESOURCES
BUILD YOUR NETWORK
In addition to their Primary Contact Staff, chapters and members also have elected geographic and at-large CCA Board Directors as resources. Directors are important connections between chapters and the CCA Board, so maintaining open lines of communication is essential to the work we all do. The CCA directors can be reached by clicking below or on the About Us tab at the top of the page. Remember, you are not alone.