MPFA ANNOUNCEMENT OF ELECTIONS & VOTING, SPRING 2026

The Mendocino Part Time Faculty Association (CTA/MPFA) will be holding its election for the Executive Board (offices listed below) from May 11-13, 2026.
Also on the ballot as referenda:
  • By-Laws changes
  • (If needed) any Tentative Agreements affecting changes to our Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)
 
Our nominating committee has now been activated and will be contacting members.
You are also welcome to Self-Nominate. If you prefer to email a PDF, that form is here: Declaration of Candidacy PDF

All nominees and voters must be a current, active member of CTA/MPFA.
  • If you are not currently a paid member, you can run and/or vote if you join CTA before April 30, 5pm: https://join.cta.org/

Details: 
The Executive Board consists of 7 members, all of whom are elected for a one-year term, June 1-May 31.
This election is for the 26-27 Academic Year.
  • President
  • Vice President
  • Secretary
  • Treasurer
  • 3 at-large members
 
The deadline to submit the online form is Thursday, April 30, 2026, 5pm. No exceptions.

Please contact the MPFA Nominations Committee if you have further questions:
Heidi Ahders  <[email protected]>
Maggie von Vogt <[email protected]>
 
Run for something! We are stronger together.​​

Get to know your CBA and the PT Faculty Handbook.

Our updated CBA can be found in the following places:
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The Part Time Faculty Handbook can be found in the following places:
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Why Join MPFA?

We represent ALL part-time/contingent faculty, including instructors, librarians, & counselors.
  • MPFA is the only faculty group that has the right to negotiate your salary, benefits, and working conditions.
  • You benefit from the work of MPFA even if you don’t pay dues.
  • You really do not have a voice or "say" in MPFA's actions unless you are a member.
The best way to show the district that you support our bargaining efforts is to be a paid & active member of MPFA.

If you are not able to join at this time - then commit to participate fully in any and all MPFA outreach activities including meetings, surveys, and anything for part-timers that the college offers.

Our Bargaining & Negotiating strength is only as strong as our membership numbers.

WE DESERVE SALARY EQUITY

WE DESERVE PERMANENT HEALTH BENEFITS

WE HAVE EARNED PAID PREP TIME

OUR BENEFITS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE IN SUMMER -
​but they are not!!!
(things like office hours and new class stipends are only available in Fall/Spring)

It’s time for YOU to step up!

*Already an MPFA member?
Consider submitting your name to serve on the Executive Board
or accept a non-elected position like Grievance Committee or Membership & Communication

https://join.cta.org/​

​Where do your dues go?

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$36.71 monthly, 8 months per year (Oct-Dec & Feb-May)
  • MPFA (Local) receives $68.20
  • CTA/CCA (State) receives $153.30
  • NEA receives $72.25  
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NOTE: CTA (State) dues include a $20 Voluntary Dues Contribution to support CTA advocacy and the CTA Foundation for Teaching and Learning. Members not wishing to contribute may request a refund but you have to contact CTA directly. Neither the college nor MPFA can make this request for you.
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MPFA (local)  pays stipends to the board and negotiating team out of our funds that derive from our dues that we receive, if our treasury is healthy enough. The president of MPFA is paid a stipend by the college not from our treasury.

We apply for grants whenever available to help offset any membership development costs our chapter incurs (things like food and prizes for meetings and gatherings and "swag" such as the sun visors).

Other yearly costs include:  secure, CTA approved elections and the web site/domain address

Look - we get it. 
Not everyone thinks they are able to join up and pay dues. 
Think about it this way way though: 
*Bargaining on YOUR behalf is not free. Stipends for our bargaining team are paid through dues revenue.
*Bargaining is a tremendous time commitment from the team - and it is stressful!
*You are depending on others to pay for you and benefitting without contributing.

Make a commitment to participate in everything MPFA that you can -
use a sunshade - wear a pin or branded item - come to meetings  
​let your voice be heard and your-self be seen.

Part-Time Faculty Handbook

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MPFA is a proud local chapter of the ​​Community College Association (CCA).  CCA is affiliated with the California Teachers Association (CTA) and the National Education Association (NEA).