Issue link: http://educator.cta.org/i/1535219
T H E G O L D E N S T A T E is now the fourth largest economy in the world — yet it is in the bottom half of states for per pupil funding. School districts across California have called for more than 3,000 educator layoffs this year and deep cuts to student programs and resources. The "We Can't Wait" campaign, involving CTA locals' shared demands and coordinated negotiations with 32 school districts, is going strong. Locals have been out in force — many on International Workers Day on May 1 — urging support for public education Campaign demands: • Fully staffed schools, with smaller class sizes and caseloads • Safe and stable schools, with no layoffs, budget cuts or school closures • Competitive wages and benefits for educators, to match the essential role they play in society Learn more at wecantwait.info. Enough Is Enough! WE CAN'T WAIT! Over a weeklong period, United Educators of San Francisco held pickets at more than 80 school sites in the city. San Diego Education Assn. members rallying on International Workers Day. Twin Rivers United Educators members picketed at every school site on May 1 to let communities know that #wecantwait any longer for the schools students and members deserve. On May Day, Natomas Teachers Assn. members made their voices heard. A dramatic video by United Teachers of Richmond explained why #WeCantWait (@united_teachers_of_richmond). 39 M AY 2 0 2 5 A