September 2025
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W H A T ' S H A P P E N I N G N O W
#WeAreCTA
OUR VOICE, OUR UNION, OUR PROFESSION
LIAR, LIAR
State GOP congressional
reps lied to us and voted
to cut essential services to
families. We must hold them
accountable.
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THE BIG, UGLY BUDGET BILL
How Trump's budget bill
benefits the rich at the
expense of schools, families.
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GET TO KNOW OUR UNION
Learn more about our union
and how every member
is critical to our collective
power.
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VOTE YES ON PROP. 50!
Defend our democracy and
ensure funding for public
education and other services
for our communities. Vote on
or before Nov. 4.
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cta.org/prop50
ORGANIZING TO WIN
Over the past decade, Sac
City Teachers Assn. strate-
gically built power — and a
movement.
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FOR NEW MEMBERS
Learn about your deals and
discounts, including life,
home and car insurance;
travel and shopping; univer-
sity credits; and more.
CTAMemberBenefits.org
RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN
The only 403(b) savings plan
endorsed by our union, CTA's
Retirement Savings Plan has
no hidden fees and saves
you money.
CTAMemberBenefits.org
THE YEAR AHEAD
Conferences, trainings,
notable events: Our "year-at-
a-glance" can help you plan.
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2025 LGBTQ+ ISSUES
CTA's 17th annual conference
devoted to issues involving
educators, students and
community. Oct. 24–26.
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cta.org/conferences
SOLIDARITY CONFERENCE
CTA's four ethnic caucuses
are the hosts; the theme is
"And Still We Thrive: Mean-
ingful Solidarity in Action."
Oct. 31–Nov. 2.
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cta.org/conferences
MAGAZINE DIGITAL PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
MEMBER
BENEFITS
1 S E P T E M B E R 2 0 2 5
On the first day of school on
Aug. 14, UTLA members across
all school sites welcomed all
students. Story on Page 14.
