Who is a member of GCFA?

All full-time and part-time faculty are members of GCFA or pay fair share dues in recognition of the union's work on their behalf.  However, no one is required to be an Asssociation member. but we work hard to make the benefits well worth the costs. As a GCFA Member, you are automatically also a member of CCA and eligible for all the benefits of CTA and NEA. A good place to begin exploring in more depth is the Community College Association website: http://www.cca4me.org/--check out Membership and Member Brochures links.

What are the services and programs offered to members at no cost?

• NEA Dues-Tab Life Insurance as part of continuous NEA membership
• Professional Liabiltiy Insurance
• CTA Death and Dismemberment Benefit Plan: death benefit up to $2,000 to your beneficiary
• Participation in a financially sound credit unions, established by and for CTA members
• Competitive scholarships of up to $2,000 are available for CCA members and their dependents annually
• Grants of $500 and no-interest loans up to $1,000 are available to members in need of disaster relief due to fire, flood, earthquake or other disasters
• Local social and professional events, and benefits workshops
• Greivance services and one hour free legal aid in specified situations

What are the services and programs offered to members at reduced cost?

• CTA Group Life Insurance
• CTA Group Salary Protection Insurance
• A+ Auto and Homeowners Insurance (Cal Casualty)
• Personal, Real Estate, Auto and No-Interest Strike Loan
• No fee, low-rate CTA WorldPoint Rewards Credit Card
• Saving and investments

Did you know?

CCA members who take advantage of these special benefits programs can save more than the total amount of their dues.

Do members vote on the Contract?

Yes.  The terms and conditions of faculty employment including salary, benefits and other compensation are governed by contractual provisions negotiated by local faculty members and representatives of the Board of Trustees. All unit members have the right to vote on and ratify the the Contract.

What kind of grievance services does GCFA offer?

GCFA’s conciliation and grievance team performs an especially valuable service. When, as sometimes happens, faculty have differences with administrators who represent the Board, GCFA’s trained grievance officer and the Association President are asked to lend their communication skills in helping to resolve matters swiftly and to the mutual satisfaction of the parties involved. Those few disputes that are not resolved through conciliation are eligible for more formal action through the contractual grievance process. GCFA has negotiated Binding Arbritration into the Contract.

What are the dues for 2011-12?

Full Time Faculty:

CTA $647

NEA $178

GCFA $150

CCA   $99

Total  $1,074.00

Part Time Faculty:

CTA $82.70

NEA $59.75

GCFA $36.00

CCA $49.50

Total  $227.95

How can I become a member of GCFA?

Contact Treasurer Jan Janes, jljanes@graphicdoesit.com or simply fill out the membership form and get it to Jan Jane's mailbox in the mailroom (part time side of mailroom.)