Issue link: http://educator.cta.org/i/1505501
Fighting for Justice CTA has a legacy of fighting for justice — for our members and students, and for the shared values we hold dear. This starts with representation on the job when educators are treated unfairly, members stand up for students being treated unfairly, or management is pulling something funny. Some- times these issues require additional expertise, and CTA has an experienced team of attorneys who provide legal advice and assistance to protect the rights of our members and defend our students. The shared belief that a better world is possible has guided our union since our founding, when a small group of teachers successfully established free public schools for all children in California — including schools that educate students of color. During our 160 years, CTA has fought for justice in our schools and communities — leading efforts to outlaw child labor and enact other legal protections for children; opposing the internment of Japanese Americans at the beginning of World War II; fighting for the rights of immigrant families to pursue the American Dream; and declaring without exception that Black Lives Matter. CTA's legacy of fighting for justice and progress informs our efforts as we work for a brighter tomorrow. Read more about our advocacy at cta.org/Our-Advocacy. Welcoming All Students Social justice for all begins with a free, quality public education. For that to happen our students need to feel welcome in schools and seen by their educators. For resources, videos, posters and shareables to create welcoming learning environments for all students, visit cta.org/SocialJustice. Go to cta.org/history for the Big List. 1988 CTA drafts and wins passage of Proposition 98, which guarantees a minimum portion of state money to fund K-14 education. 1996 CTA wins Class Size Reduction law for K-3 classrooms. 2005 CTA defeats initiatives that would have cut school funding, destroyed teachersʼ due process rights, and silenced the voices of public employees. 2006 CTA authors the Quality Education Investment Act to help schools that serve low income students and English learners to close the achievement gap. 2012 CTA leads fight to pass Proposition 30, generating $42 billion for public schools and local services over seven years. 2019 CTA helps pass landmark account- ability and transparency reforms to charter school laws. 2020 CTA actively opposes hate, discrimination and violence and supports honesty in education. ADVOCATING FOR ALL STUDENTS Knowing Your Rights Thanks to years of strong union advocacy, California educators have certain rights guaranteed by law on the job. Download this guide to your rights at cta.org/YourRights. 8 M E M B E R S H I P M A N U A L Extended in 2016.