THE #REDFORED MOVEMENT in Cali-
fornia has drawn tremendous strength from
what has transpired across the country in the
past year, with walkouts and work actions in
West Virginia, Oklahoma, Kentucky, Arizona,
Colorado, North Carolina and Washington. But
what made (and is still making) the movement
in California so potent is the strategy to win
based on bargaining for the common good:
Our demands to give students the public edu-
cation they deserve, and to give educators the
tools they need, benefit the entire community,
not just our members.
We've seen thi s in multiple CTA local s'
actions across the state, where we have worked
hard to build relationships with parents and
community and a network of support around
the common good. When parents and commu-
nity wholeheartedly support and join
our movement, we are unstoppable.
Above, children, parents, students
and many others others join in
to show their support. At left and
below, the mood among educators
who took to the streets is upbeat
despite days of rain.
6 Rainy days + 30,000 educators + 600,000 studeNTs + 60,000 rally goers
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