Did you see last night’s confirmation hearing? Betsy DeVos was unable and unwilling to answer even the most basic questions about education policy, was noncommittal on her family’s record of political donations, declined to say if guns belong in schools but used an example of schools who may need a gun to “protect from potential …

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Hi everyone! Our bargaining team is meeting on January 18th and we’d like for all of you to wear your VTA pins during your duty day.  If you don’t have a pin, please talk to your site rep.  If you’re not sure who that is, click here! Thank you!

This was a great day, thanks for the membership outreach community for organizing it!

  The Winner Will Receive $20,000 for His/Her School!   Do you know a teacher deserving of the 2017 Comcast SportsNet All-Star Teacher Award?   Presented by CTA-endorsed credit union, Provident Credit Union, and Comcast SportsNet, the award recognizes Northern California teachers at the middle- and high-school levels.  They are looking for teachers who go …

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Remember that within 31 days of a family status change, you can add Disability Insurance and/ or increase Life insurance coverage up to $200,000. Family status changes include: birth/adoption, marriage/domestic partnership, loss of spousal employment, and other qualifying events. For more information about this enrollment opportunity, or to file a claim, visit us at www.CTAMemberBenefits.org/thestandard. …

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