Why do you choose to be a union member?
“Administration has always looked to the workforce to save. SDEA offers a defense from folks taking advantage. We can DO SOMETHING if they don’t listen.”
Reinaldo Wilson
5th Grade Teacher
Kimbrough Elementary School
“I choose to be a member of my union because it is important to me to have my voice heard and be supported by fellow teachers.”
Diane Conti
School of Engineering, Innovation and Design at Kearny High School
Teacher
“I choose to be an member of my union for representation for my profession and also my family.”
Rich Llamas
Hage Elementary School
Kindergarten Teacher
“I choose to be a member of my union because I need the support and ability to fight for our rights. Without the union there would be no protection.”
Mercedes Alvarez
Language Academy
2nd Grade Teacher
“I choose to be a member of my union because they help to fight battles that I don’t have the time, energy and strength to fight alone.”
Emily Liebenberg
School of Engineering, Innovation and Design at Kearny High School
Teacher
“I choose to be a member of my union because I want to continue the good work that the people before me accomplished. The union helps us uphold rights and makes us stronger together. We need to remind the younger people why they need to join the union. We are one of the only unions in California that don’t pay out of pocket for health insurance, basic medical care, chiropractic care. We have the best benefits and overall, we did a good job with the raise.”
Teri Trickey
Rodriguez Elementary School
2nd Grade Teacher
“I choose to be a member of my union because the union affects my salary and benefits in a positive way. I couldn’t be a teacher without it. I am where I am because of the union. If I didn’t have benefits, I wouldn’t be able to do this job. I would have to look for a different job.
Ester Conriquez
Rodriguez Elementary School
3rd Grade Teacher
“I choose to be a member of my union because we need a collective voice so our rights as professionals are heard, and our working conditions can allow us to serve our school well. I also think it is important to be a union member to ensure that our profession remains attractive for the generations to come. If left in the hands of the politicians, public education would not survive much longer.”
Jerome Uzzeni
Language Academy
French Teacher
News
April 11, 2024
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CTA Retirement Workshops on March 5, 12 and April 4
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CTA Scholarships and Grants
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Update on 2023-24 SPED Caseload Overage Grievance
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The Millions of Reasons Why SDUSD Layoffs Are Unnecessary
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