Member Organizing Committee (MOC) Grant

Overview:
A grant program designed to help CFT local unions conduct member outreach and recruitment efforts, particularly targeting part-time faculty members.

Geographic Scope:

• California (AFT locals within CFT)

Focus Areas:

• Member outreach and engagement
• Recruitment of new union members
• One-on-one organizing conversations with non-members

Target Audience:

• AFT local unions, particularly those representing part-time faculty in community colleges
• Examples: Adjunct Faculty United (North Orange Community College District), Fresno-area State Center Federation of Teachers

Key Details:

• Supports direct, personal outreach to part-time faculty members
• Addresses challenges in reaching dispersed part-time instructors without dedicated office space
• Recipients have reported success with individual conversations versus mass mailings or flyers
• Helps locals overcome logistical barriers to member contact (finding accurate instructor lists, tracking classroom locations)

California Federation of Teachers

• Sacramento Office: 916-446-2788
• 1225 H Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
• Burbank Office: 818-843-8226
• 2550 North Hollywood Way, Suite 400, Burbank, CA 91505