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Nov 01
October 2018 State Council Report
Quick Links: State Council Page | State Council Reports | Campaign Resources | Photobooth Tony, Tony, Tony! With the election just more than a week away, the CTA State Council of Education focused on creative ways to help push Tony Thurmond over the finish line in the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) campaign. With polls showing the race is still neck-and-neck and many voters …
Oct 31
Have you seen the overwhelming response to defend Tony Thurmond and disavow these false attack ads?
The ACLU put out a statement rejecting mailers that are purposefully designed to look like they endorse Tony’s opponent. Bruce Harter, who was Superintendent during Tony’s term on the West Contra Costa Unified School Board, wrote a letter (attached) setting the record straight on the results Tony brought to West Contra Costa Unified School District …
Oct 25
Member Benefits: Disability Insurance
Our endorsed disability and life insurer, The Standard, reports that the average disability for educators lasts 111 days, but many educators are not eligible for state disability insurance nor have sufficient sick leave to cover this period. Need disability insurance? Check out CTA’s excellent voluntary program. If you have another disability program (not endorsed by …
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