Our movement in the news: 

– The Complete History of the Famed Delano Grape Strike, Teen Vogue
– Chicago’s Teachers Are Making History. Again. The Nation

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It’s truly magical if you think about it. Check out what we found this week! Hope you have a Happy Halloween 

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Drawing from a recent survey from the Center for American Progress; the U.S. Immigration Policy Center at the University of California, San Diego; United We Dream; and the National Immigration Law Center, our analysis finds that an overwhelming majority—80 percent—of LGBT DACA recipients would fear for their own physical safety or the physical safety of their families in their country of birth.  The National Education Association estimates that roughly 37,000 of our nations educators are DACA recipients working in our public schools.

From October 1 through November 30, CTA members who are covered by a different insurance company have a special opportunity to apply for CTA-endorsed Disability and Life Insurance from Standard Insurance Company (The Standard) without answering health questions. Before applying, members should compare their current plan with the CTA-endorsed plans to understand how any differences may impact their personal situation.

To help CTA members compare Disability plans or to learn more about the process of switching coverage to The Standard, visit standard.com/cta/portover. MORE

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