Issue link: http://educator.cta.org/i/1546952
53 F A L L 2 0 26 Join CTA Today: CTA.org/Join IN OUR UNION, WE FIGHT FOR THE SCHOOLS OUR STUDENTS DESERVE. BENEFITS OF UNION MEMBERSHIP Join CTA and our movement to strengthen public education for educators, our students and our communities. Organizing and bargaining for a strong union contract, including your salary, benefits and working conditions. Our unity is critical to retaining and recruiting educators for years to come. A voice in pushing legislation to improve working and learning conditions across public education. Every member can vote on our union leadership within our chapter, and at our state and national unions, the California Teachers Association (CTA) and the National Education Association (NEA). Representation on matters pertaining to your collectively-bargained agreement. $1 million Educators Employment Liability insurance coverage plus legal defense costs should you get sued. Legal assistance for employment matters including: Due process, leave rights, and layoffs; Credential defense before the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing; Classification disputes and other disputes arising under the California Education Code; Discrimination under federal or state laws based on race, gender, age, or other protected characteristics; Discrimination based on union activity; Retirement issues. Access to professional and leadership development trainings and conferences to support student learning, classroom management, social and emotional skills, special education, social justice and more. Scholarships of up to $5,000 to continue your education or to support your children going to college. Exclusive CTA and NEA Member Benefits programs: CTA Death & Dismemberment Plan (automatic benefit) NEA Complimentary Life Insurance (automatic benefit) CTA Auto and Home Insurance CTA Disaster Relief Fund CTA Voluntary Group Life/Disability Insurance CTA Classroom Setup Grant for Brand New Educators CTA Access to Savings: Travel, Entertainment and Purchasing Discounts CTA 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan and financial tools and resources Free Calm subscription for CTA Members Financial services such as credit cards, credit union services, special mortgage and auto loan programs Resources to Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Programs at CTAMemberBenefits.org/studentloan Many more products, services and discounts negotiated on behalf of, and provided to, members only Free MB4U webinars designed to help members maximize their member benefits, achieve their financial goals, and make every paycheck go further. Learn more at CTAMemberBenefits.org. Subscriptions to the California Educator and NEA Today, our union publications. We Are CTA