Cynthia Kaufman, Author at Fossil Free California

CalSTRS Tunes Out Teachers to Engage with Exxon

By CJ Koepp and Cynthia Kaufman | April 12, 2022

A man with a calstrs member sign on his shirt, standing in front of a large crowd of protestors.

The California State Teachers’ Retirement System (or, CalSTRS) prides itself on its shareholder engagement with fossil fuel companies. However, by spending their resources, time, and energy on connecting with oil giants like Exxon, CalSTRS has failed to engage with the shareholders who matter most: their own.

CTA Resolution Toolkit

By Cynthia Kaufman | June 22, 2020

CalSTRS needs to divest from fossil fuels to protect the future of our students and the security of our pensions. To convince CalSTRS to make this shift, Fossil Free California is asking local CTA chapters around the state to pass resolutions calling for divestment. As we receive these resolutions, we will share them with CalSTRS—and…