California Federation of Teachers

Union Leader

"CFT is proud to endorse Tom Steyer – a leader who understands the challenges Californians face and who has outlined a clear path to shared prosperity in our state. As rising costs-of-living push educators and classified professionals out of the communities we serve, Tom Steyer has put forward a plan to bring in sustainable, long term revenue to our schools. His proposal would allow districts to hire more educators to bring down classroom sizes, strengthen pay and benefits to retain staff and attract new talent, and sustain funding to ensure every California student receives the education they deserve. While Trump and Republicans in Congress attempt to strip our access to quality, affordable health care, Steyer has a bold plan to move our state to a single payer system, ensuring families aren’t left scrambling for basic health care. And Steyer has long stood with educators and classified professionals in our efforts to create safe and welcoming schools. He’ll continue to stand with us to ensure ICE doesn’t show up in our schools and terrorize families. Time and again, Steyer has shown he is prepared to lead by strengthening our state’s K-14 public education system and standing with the educators and classified professionals who make opportunity possible for California’s students."