Issue link: http://educator.cta.org/i/1541528
U N I O N E D U C A T O R S W E R E a crucial part of Election Night's nationwide "Blue Wave," helping to propel Proposition 50 to a landslide victory and win a major battle for our public schools, communities and democracy. e outcome was never really in question on Election Day, with major media outlets declaring Prop. 50 a winner almost immediately after polls closed. After the votes were tallied, it was 63.8% Yes, and 36.2% No — a landslide in California electoral politics, especially in an off-cycle special election. "What an inspiring victory for our union, our shared values and our movement. It was a fight CTA didn't want or need, but a fight we had to help win — and that's what we did," says CTA President David Goldberg. "Our union was one of the first to sign on and say we're going to take a stand here. Our impact in this election is not only being felt in your local community and our state, but across this nation." CTA members up and down the state walked precincts and phone banked to educate voters about the initiative and why it was necessary to defend fair elections and our democracy. " The passage of Prop. 50 is union power! When we orga- nize, we win," CTA Secretary-Treasurer Erika Jones says. " We said yes to democracy and to a better future for our schools and communities!" Prop. 50 was a response from California to the blatant power Educator support and actions key to decisive victory By Julian Peeples In the days leading up to the election, CTA members walked door to door up and down the state. Pictured are member educators from multiple locals canvassing in the Monterey area. Getting Out the Vote for Democracy PROP. 50: 18 cta.org Feature