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2026 CCA Fall Conference Call for Presenters
The CCA Conference Committee is looking forward to receiving a strong and diverse group of proposals from our members. We are seeking engaging, interactive 90-minute workshops that focus on higher education union and local chapter issues.
The committee is especially interested in interactive presentation formats, including panel discussions, workshops, simulations, and strategic roundtable discussions that provide attendees with practical tools, templates, and strategies they can take back to their local chapters.
If you know members with expertise in any of these areas, please encourage them to submit a proposal before August 2, 2026.
Scan the QR to apply or visit the CTA website.
The topics below will be given priority.
Adjunct Equity & Part-Time Faculty Issues
– Parity and pro-rata pay strategies
– Job security, seniority, and re
employment rights
– Paid office hours
– Healthcare benefits & costs
Compensation & Benefits
– COLA allocation strategies
– Health benefit cost containment
and dual-coverage options
Local Organizing & Mobilization
– Building crisis-ready
communication plans
– Worksite unity actions
– Member engagement and
organizing
Faculty Equity
– Creating Local Equity Teams
– One Tier Principles
– Recruiting and developing
diverse leadership
Upcoming Conferences
2026 Fall Conference
October 9 – 11, 2026
Grand Hyatt, San Francisco
2027 Winter Conference
February 26 – 28, 2027
Hilton Orange County, Costa Mesa
2027 Spring Conference
April 23 – 25, 2027
Westin Gas Lamp, San Diego
FOR EXHIBITORS
If you are interested in having an exhibitor table at a CCA Conference, please contact the Conference Chair. Include your name, your title, and your organization. Requests must be received no later than 10 days before the start of the conference. Space is limited in some venues, but we will accommodate requests whenever possible.
Events Overview
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Fall Conference
Held in October, this conference focuses on bargaining & negotiations and includes Fall Council, the CCA business meeting where chapter delegates approve budgetary changes, elect candidates to fill vacancies, and vote on action items on a variety of issues.
Winter Conference
Held in mid-February, this conference focuses on advocacy and grievances and includes Winter Council. In alternating years, CCA offers one day academies on grievances and bargaining.
Spring Conference
Held in April, this conference focuses on membership and member engagement, conducts elections for half of the CCA Board, hosts the annual CCA Awards, and includes Spring Council where delegates approve the upcoming year’s Budget, legislative positions and accompanying policy, and a variety of action items.
Webinars
Hosted on Zoom, CCA webinars have addressed topics that include unemployment, CalSTRS retirement, and bargaining as well as other hot topics. Beginning in Fall 2024, two new webinars will occur prior to each Council as needed: Legislative and Policy positions, and Governance Document changes. These will prepare delegates for debates at the Councils where they will be considered.
Academies
CCA offers two annual academies that convene during each of the conferences:
- Building Strong Locals (BSL)
- California Leadership Academy (CLA)
Regional Events
These regional events are one-day, drive in/out sessions on important topics. Past trainings have included:
- The Force Awakens to evaluate and recommend items for the CCA Strategic Plan;
- Developing Equity Plans;
- Developing a Strong Executive Board;
Chapters are encouraged to recommend topics, host, and participate in these working sessions.
What Delegates are Saying
When I joined BCFA and CCA…not only was I helping make a difference in faculty rights, I was making friends and connections with like-minded individuals.
— Ashley Erin Vizenor, Barstow College
Uniting with your union brings faculty together to fight for all members and allows you to understand the landscape.
— Dorali Pichardo-Diaz, Rio Hondo College