Good news this summer! Governor Newsome signed California's next budget at the end of June, which includes many benefits for us. Consider the 6.56% COLA which our last bargaining has turned into a 7.56% raise this fall! There is also the ability to claim union dues as a tax credit (rather than a deduction) at least for the next couple of years. You can download the budget summary and read all the community college benefits here: https://www.ebudget.ca.gov/