California Teachers Association
CTA is 310,000 union educators in California’s public schools and colleges. Powerful and passionate advocate for students, public education and the profession. #WeAreCTA
- These awards celebrate the media professionals whose impactful work helps inform and inspire the public about the essential role of public education and the labor movement. Learn more here: cta.org/for-educators/schol… #wearecta
- When federal immigration policies accelerate fear for families, students become absent from school. Absences rose 22% in three Central Valley counties following immigration raids earlier this year. We must fight back to protect our students. 🔗: bit.ly/3Mcu10B
- We pause to celebrate Black History Month, and we recognize that Black History IS American History. This month, we recommit to truth, remembrance, and the ongoing fight to ensure Black history is preserved and honored everywhere. Proclamation from ASALH: bit.ly/4qn1Nyw
- Soquel educators have declared an impasse in contract negotiations after months of stonewalling by the Soquel Union Elementary School District. We stand united with SEA and call for a fair, competitive contract now. #WeCantWaitCA #WeCantWait #WeAreCTA
- Apply for CTA scholarship today! These scholarships are available to CTA members, their dependent children, and CTA Aspiring Educators. The deadline to apply is next Friday, February 6. If you have any questions, email scholarships@cta.org 🔗 bit.ly/4t5AzyG
- “This is an incredible show of strength and unity. The urgency of our demands has never been clearer,” says United Educators of San Francisco. UESF educators know that the staffing crisis in their schools means they need to put everything on the line. Read here: bit.ly/4qIgOf7
- Insufficient family leave is driving educators away. Nationally, 15% of teachers who leave cite pregnancy and childbirth. In California, 72% of educators with children say the lack of paid pregnancy and family leave is a serious problem. 🔗: cta.org/document/the-state-of-ca-public-schools
- CTA recommends Richard Barrera for California State Superintendent of Public Instruction. His labor organizing background means he understands that when educators have power, students win 🔗 bit.ly/4t6uXnZ #WeAreCTA
- As educators, we recognize that healthcare is a human right and the need for lower costs. This year, 72% of educators reported being willing to strike to fight for lower healthcare costs. 🔗 : cta.org/document/the-state-of-ca-public-schools #WeAreCTA #WeCantWait
- Tune into America's Workforce Union Podcast to hear the full interview with CTA President David Goldberg. The full episode is available on all major podcast platforms or directly here: awf.labortools.com/listen/cta-presiden…
- Compounding affordability crises are taking a toll on California educators. Our State of California's Public Schools Report surveyed educators as Trump's tariff policies drove up consumer costs in real-time. The findings are alarming. Read heret: cta.org/document/the-state-of-ca-public-schools
- ✊Apple Valley is #AVUTASRONG Over 300 AVUTA educators, parents, and students filled the streets last week as Apple Valley community members demanded the school board settle a fair contract that prioritizes students and staff.
- In 2023, the Fresno Teachers Association fought for contract language for their students. We're seeing better student outcomes in a district where 88% face economic disadvantages. 🔗 edsource.org/2026/fresno-unified…
- Students can't learn on empty stomachs. When the Trump administration's HR 1 bill slashed SNAP benefits, we knew the cuts would devastate our students and their families. Now we're seeing the impact in our classrooms. Read the report: cta.org/document/the-state-of-ca-public-schools #WeAreCTA
- The California State Board of Education is looking for volunteer Instructional Materials Reviewers. This collaborative position allows educators to have a say in the education materials across California. Apply here: surveys3.cde.ca.gov/s.asp?k=175348059242 #WeAreCTA
- Today, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as more than a dreamer. He was an organizer and strategist who understood the collective power of labor and social movements. Dr. King knew unions transform lives. He knew organizing builds power. He knew solidarity wins justice. #MLKDay
- "Terror cannot thrive where community stands tall." says CTA Board of Directors member Eva Ruiz. We stand in solidarity with the Minneapolis educators who are standing up courageously to protect fellow educators, students, and communities across the city. #WeAreCTA
- We're excited to be at the CTA Organizing Academy this weekend. The conference is centered on supporting chapter teams through facilitated sharing, planning, and learning to move campaigns throughout the state forward. #WeAreCTA
- Educators outline the unprecedented challenges facing our schools in The State of California's Public Schools report. Understanding the current state of our public schools allows us to know what fights are ahead of us in 2026. Review the report here: cta.org/document/the-state-of-ca-public-schools
- ✊Duarte Educators are ready to strike! In a historic vote, 97% of Duarte Unified Education Association members voted in support of striking for a fair contract with100% member participation.
- "Women workers don’t back down. Everything we’ve ever won—every contract, organizing fight and strike line—was won because we stuck together." says AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler. The CTA stands in solidarity with the WNBA players fighting for the fair contract they deserve. #WeAreCTA @aflcio.org
- Congress cut $187 billion from SNAP— students will go hungry unless we act. Join the national Day of Action tomorrow to tell Congress to repeal the cuts before the January 30 funding deadline. Take action: nea.org/advocating-for-chan…
- ✊ Environmental Educators Demand a Fair Contract! Educators from Environmental Charter Schools in the South Bay rallied earlier this week to demand a fair contract as negotiations stall. The EEU educators serve nearly 1500 students. #Solidarity #WeAreCTA
- Several new laws going into effect in 2026 will impact California public schools. As educators, we applaud the legislative action aimed at creating a safe and stable environment for all students. Read more: edsource.org/2025/protecting-stu… #WeAreCTA
- The budget proposed by Governor Gavin Newsom will withhold $5.6 billion from our students. More than 40 years ago, Californians passed Prop 98 to guarantee safe and stable funding for our schools. The 310,000 members of CTA will protect Prop. 98 with every resource and legal remedy at our disposal.
- Governor Gavin Newsom's proposed budget threatens $5.6 billion in vital funding for our public schools. As the 310,000 CTA educators, we demand that our students receive the funding promised by Prop. 98. Read the statement from President David Goldberg: bit.ly/49d9mT0
- The educators of five Sacramento-area chapters are preparing for potential strikes as soon as this Spring. We're ready to fight for smaller class sizes and safe, stable schools. 🔗 abridged.org/news/teachers-acros… #WeCantWaitCA
- Register for your Equity Team's Support and Networking Meeting! Please register for your region's meeting by clicking the link below: R1: bit.ly/4jr33OV R2: bit.ly/44ZpCEx R3: bit.ly/3N3SBB2 R4: bit.ly/3YpfEbT
- In 2025, CTA members hit the pavement to fight for our students, schools, communities, and country. There is beauty in every fight, 2025 was no exception. We're excited to be heading into 2026 to build on the wins of this year and fight hard for the ones to come. #WeAreCTA
- In 2023, Congress let the long-running Secure Rural Schools program lapse. The program provides vital funding for rural schools. California students joined by union educators successfully advocated for the program to continue. 🔗 edsource.org/2025/rural-schools-…
- The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) improves outcomes for students. The Trump administration's decision to fire almost all special education experts from the Department of Education and move functions of IDEA to other agencies is an erosion of IDEA.
- Last week, LTUA educators packed the school board meeting to show that they're united in the fight for a better future for our students. Lakeport educators are fighting for improved healthcare benefits to help recruit and retain great teachers! #WeCantWaitCA #WeCantWait #WeAreCTA
- California just became the first state to ban ultra-processed foods in school lunches. As educators, we understand that healthy foods are vital to our students' learning. Read: capradio.org/articles/2025/11/17…
- Mabel Manzur teaches eighth-grade math and is battling cancer. Her district wants to cut her healthcare while she's in treatment. The Little Lake City School District is negotiating to reduce its healthcare contributions. Read: edsource.org/2025/california-tea…
- Rest in power, Retired CTA President Wayne Johnson. The CTA is saddened to hear of his passing, but we are renewed in our resolve to continue the fight for all working people.
- 14 California districts are at impasse. United Teachers of Richmond secured an 8% raise and eliminated health premiums after a historic four-day strike. The victory is sending shockwaves across California. Read: edsource.org/2025/california-tea… #WeCantWaitCA
- Demand an end to the most anti-union act in American history. The House passed an act to restore 1 million federal workers' bargaining rights. We need to demand that the Senate do the same. Take action: act.aflcio.org/call_campaigns/pass…
- Woodland Joint Unified School District would rather spend more on signing bonuses than provide cost-of-living increases for the educators who already serve their students every day. Woodland loses 15% of its educators and up to 30% in Special Education positions each year.
- Union Starbucks baristas are striking for living wages, appropriate staffing, and a fair contract. As union educators, one way we can support their fight is by not buying Starbucks. Support via the SBWU merch store: unioncoffeegear.com #WeAreCTA @sbworkersunited.org
- High turnover happens when educators aren’t supported by their administrators. Sacramento City Teachers Association (SCTA) is fighting for better resources, improved working conditions, and stability. Read here: sacbee.com/news/local/educatio… #WeAreCTA
- Our solidarity is our strength Last week, UTR educators and the community held the line, united by a commitment to their students and schools. Our strength and solidarity led to victories and charted a new path forward for educators across the state. #WeCantWaitCA #WeCantWait
- Happy Holidays from our union family to yours! We're grateful for another year of solidarity and strength, and for the educators who showed up for students and each other across California. ✊ Wishing you rest and renewal this season. #WeAreCTA #HappyHolidays
- 'Tis the season to shop union! 🎁 Support union workers across the country by choosing union-made gifts. When you're shopping this holiday season, look for "union-made" labels. View the full AFL-CIO guide here: aflcio.org/MadeInAmerica/union…
- ✨When we invest in our students, our communities thrive. Dream Centers are part of a larger vision: schools that serve as safe, welcoming hubs for students and families. This is a space where every child feels seen, supported, and empowered. #WeAreCTA
- A ruling temporarily protects grant funding that was set to be cut by the Trump administration. These grants are vital to our rural and low-income students whose schools face mental health provider shortages and higher student suicide rates. 🔗 bit.ly/4rSzJEZ
- ✊ Community united for Little Lake educators! Classified staff and parents joined Little Lake educators to rally for smaller class sizes & fully funded healthcare for all staff. Our unity sends a powerful message: Educators & students deserve better
- UTR educators are on strike! Purchase an item from our swag shop today to directly support educators putting everything on the line to fight for a future our students deserve. Shop here: stores.inksoft.com/cta-retail/s... #WeCantWaitCA #WeAreCTA
- "I'm ready to strike because I believe in public education," says UESF Educator Michelle Cody on why she voted YES to strike. Thousands of UESF educators turned out to vote in a historic strike authorization vote. Over 99% of educators voted in favor of striking. #WeCantWaitCA
- "Our working conditions are their learning conditions and both right now are unacceptable. We're here to change that," says UTR President Francisco Ortiz. We will continue to show up and make it clear that we won’t stop until we secure the contract we and our students deserve. #WeCantWaitCA
- 99.3% of San Francisco educators just voted to authorize their first strike in 49 years. We’re willing to put everything on the line for the schools our students deserve. Read here: kqed.org/news/12066097/sfusd…
