Election 2024

The Coast Federation of Classified Professionals supports and empowers all our members to fulfill their civic duty. We encourage you to become registered voters and make your voices heard. We want to reassure you that your right to vote is essential, and we are here to provide the necessary resources and guidance to help you navigate the process of casting your votes for the candidate of your choice.

Per our contract, Article 17.5, Voting Time Off. Pursuant to Section 14000 of the Elections Code, if an employee's work schedule is such that it does not allow sufficient time to vote in any statewide election in which the employee is entitled to vote, the District shall grant up to two (2) hours of work time without loss of pay. Employees must request leave time from their immediate supervisor at least two (2) working days before the election.

Empower yourself by taking advantage of the convenient and flexible voting options. In-person early voting starts on Oct. 7, and if you still need to register to vote, you still have an opportunity. Eligible citizens who need to register or re-register to vote within 14 days of an election can complete this process to register and vote at their county elections office, polling place, or vote center. This ensures your voice is heard, as your ballots will be processed and counted once the county elections office has completed the voter registration verification process.
Here is a link for those who want to register: https://registertovote.ca.gov/
Other useful links on where to vote, candidate information, and election information are here: https://ocvote.gov/

The CFCP COPE committee has made one endorsement during this election cycle. We fully support Phu Nguyen's election bid for the Area 2 Board of Trustees Coast Community College District seat. CFCP encourages all our members residing in Area 2 of the Coast Community College District to vote for Phu Nguyen. https://votephu.com/

CFCP also wants to provide information from our local, state, and national affiliates.
OCLF - Orange County Labor Federation recommendations: https://oclabor.org/cope-endorsements/
CFT - A Union of Educators and Classified Professionals recommendations: https://www.cft.org/endorsements
AFT - American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO: https://aftvotes.org/

Disclaimer: CFCP respects that voting is a personal choice. We want to remind you that any political views expressed by individual members or officers are their own opinions and do not represent the organization's official stance. We encourage you to make your own informed decisions.

COPE

The Committee on Political Education (COPE) promotes public and governmental support for public education, government services and health care; encourages the participation of the union’s members and the general public in governmental and political activities; improves union members’ and the general public’s understanding of policies and legislation that affect education, state, and local government and health care.

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