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Tom Steyer joined UESF educators on strike earlier this year. O U R U N I O N ' S Board of Directors voted to recom- mend Tom Steyer in California's 2026 gubernatorial primary in mid-April. Steyer has promised to reform Proposition 13, which caps property tax rates that finance public schools and other government services. Reform would pri- marily impact corporations in the state, forcing them to pay their fair share and dramatically increasing funding for our schools and communities. Steyer has been "a cham- pion for holding corporations accountable and closing the corporate tax loopholes that leave hardworking Californians behind and our essential public services without vital revenue to benefit the wealthy few," said CTA Presi- dent David Goldberg, "He also walked the picket lines with educators on strike in San Francisco earlier this year, showing a depth of commitment to educator unions we expect from all elected leaders." During the March strike by United Educators of San Francisco, Steyer noted "When teachers are under- valued, students pay the price. I stand firmly with our educators in demanding fair pay, stable working conditions, fully funded health care, strong special education support, living wages and housing security. Their struggle must be a wake-up call to our leaders: California must invest more in our schools." The top two vote-getters for governor in the June 2 Primary Election will face off in the Gen- eral Election in November. In addition: At March State Council, delegates voted to endorse Tom Umberg for the 4th district Board of Equalization, and previously endorsed Richard Barrera for State Superintendent of Public Instruction (see story on page 49). Note: CTA's recommendation process is continuing; for the latest updates, see cta.org/our-advocacy/election-2026. "We deserve a governor who has the courage to hold corporations accountable, tackle the affordability crisis and ensure California students and communities have access to quality public schools." —CTA President David Goldberg A Governor for Working People CTA endorses Tom Steyer for California's top job 52 cta.org Our Union