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Orange Unified EA member and State Council Representative Nate Dawson, OUEA Vice President Karin Barone and OUEA President Greg Goodlander. September through November. NTA narrowed down the approximately 9,000 voters to "likely voters" and knocked on 4,000 doors. Other candidates in the race raised over $30,000 in campaign contributions from special interests and local charter schools. In the end, the NTA-endorsed candidate was not victorious, but the experience ushered in a new era where building organizational structures and coali- tions will lead to success for NTA in future elections. Orange Unified Education Asso- ciation (OUEA), with nearly 1,300 members, is in Orange County — well known for its political volatility. The new school board of Orange Unified School District recently fired the superin- tendent and triggered a special election that cost half a million dollars. It also passed a "Parent Bill of Rights" that temporarily banned a digital library and passed a forced outing policy targeting transgender students. But the community rose in oppo- sition, forming a parent-led coalition to recall two school board members. OUEA received donations from other local CTA chapters to stop the extrem- ist takeover of schools, including Westminster, Anaheim, Saddleback, Tustin, La Habra, Buena Park and Capistrano. Members were subjected to threats of violence and harassment; they and coalition volunteers helped gather signatures, canvass, write postcards and make phone calls. The recall, on the 2024 March Primary Election ballot, was successful. As a result, OUEA members are organized and more connected with their community than ever before. The chapter recently joined the Orange County Labor Federation. 36 cta.org CTA & You This offer is unique to this solicitation. Our credit card offers may vary and this offer may not be available elsewhere, such as, if you visit ctamemberbene ts.org. You can take advantage of this offer when you apply now. For more information about the rates, fees, other costs and bene ts associated with the use of the credit card, call the toll-free number above or visit go.bofa.com/cta and refer to the disclosures accompanying the application. Residents of the US and its territories only. See full disclosure for details. Federal law prohibits students from receiving a premium. Restrictions apply, see amazon.com/gc-legal. This credit card program is issued and administered by Bank of America, N.A. Visa and Visa Signature are registered trademarks of Visa International Service Association and are used by the issuer pursuant to license from Visa U.S.A., Inc. Bank of America and the Bank of America logo are registered trademarks of Bank of America Corporation. The Contactless Symbol and Contactless Indicator are trademarks owned by and used with permission of EMVCo, LLC. ©2024 Bank of America Corporation CC050724 6568102 MB0724-AD-CAEDU TO APPLY TODAY: visit go.bofa.com/cta or call 888.758.7946 and Mention Priority Code QAF2E1 THE CTA ® CUSTOMIZED CASH REWARDS VISA SIGNATURE ® CREDIT CARD MAXIMIZE YOUR REWARDS Gas & EV Charging Stations • Online Shopping, including Cable, Internet, Phone Plans & Streaming • Dining • Travel • Drug Stores & Pharmacies • Home Improvement & Furnishings This offer is unique to this solicitation. Our credit card offers may vary and this offer may not be available elsewhere, such as, if you visit ctamemberbene ts.org. of this offer when you apply now. For more information about the rates, fees, other costs and bene ts associated with the use of the credit card, call the toll-free number above or visit go.bofa.com/cta and refer to the disclosures accompanying the application. Residents of the US and its territories only. See full disclosure for details. Federal law prohibits students from receiving a premium. Restrictions apply, see amazon.com/gc-legal. This credit card program is issued and administered by Bank of America, N.A. Visa and Visa Signature are registered trademarks of Visa International Service Association and are used by the issuer pursuant to license from Visa U.S.A., Inc. Bank of America and the Bank of America logo are registered trademarks of Bank of America Corporation. The Contactless Symbol and Contactless Indicator are trademarks owned by and used with permission of EMVCo, LLC. ©2024 Bank of America Corporation CC050724 6568102 MB0724-AD-CAEDU $ 200 Amazon.com Gift Card Bonus after you make at least $500 in purchases within the fi rst 90 days of account opening (students not eligible) PLUS, A CUSTOMIZED CASH BACK IN THE CATEGORY OF YOUR CHOICE 3 %