Torrance Teachers Association
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The December 12th edition of The Torrance Teacher newsletter is out!
December 13, 2025 at 12:56 AM
The December 12th edition of The Torrance Teacher newsletter is out!
October 17th edition of The Torrance Teacher Newsletter is out now!
October 15, 2025 at 5:36 PM
October 17th edition of The Torrance Teacher Newsletter is out now!
Prop 50 California’s response to unprecedented redistricting by Texas & other states designed to slash public education, healthcare, & essential services while providing tax cuts for billionaires.
Join us on Saturdays, 10am – 1pm @ Torrance City Hall & Sundays, 2 – 5pm @ Polliwog Park.
Join us on Saturdays, 10am – 1pm @ Torrance City Hall & Sundays, 2 – 5pm @ Polliwog Park.
October 10, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Prop 50 California’s response to unprecedented redistricting by Texas & other states designed to slash public education, healthcare, & essential services while providing tax cuts for billionaires.
Join us on Saturdays, 10am – 1pm @ Torrance City Hall & Sundays, 2 – 5pm @ Polliwog Park.
Join us on Saturdays, 10am – 1pm @ Torrance City Hall & Sundays, 2 – 5pm @ Polliwog Park.
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Grijalva: I was looking at the example of now-Representative Walkinshaw from Virginia, who was elected two weeks ago Tuesday. The following Wednesday—less than 24 hours later—he was sworn in, with unofficial results.
So for me, apparently the rules have now changed in just two weeks.
So for me, apparently the rules have now changed in just two weeks.
September 26, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Grijalva: I was looking at the example of now-Representative Walkinshaw from Virginia, who was elected two weeks ago Tuesday. The following Wednesday—less than 24 hours later—he was sworn in, with unofficial results.
So for me, apparently the rules have now changed in just two weeks.
So for me, apparently the rules have now changed in just two weeks.
Join the Competitive Compensation Action Committee and the Organizing Team to build a campaign to fight for competitive salaries and benefits for our educators! We can't wait for competitive wages and benefits! TUSD must act now to best support our students!
September 26, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Join the Competitive Compensation Action Committee and the Organizing Team to build a campaign to fight for competitive salaries and benefits for our educators! We can't wait for competitive wages and benefits! TUSD must act now to best support our students!
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📣 Trump & TX Republicans want to rig elections to cut 📚 public education to💸 tax breaks to billionaires.✊Union educators are fighting back.
🗳️ Prop 50 puts the power in our hands.
✅Defend California’s Schools. #YESonProp50
🔗 https://cta.org/prop50
🗳️ Prop 50 puts the power in our hands.
✅Defend California’s Schools. #YESonProp50
🔗 https://cta.org/prop50
September 15, 2025 at 4:43 PM
📣 Trump & TX Republicans want to rig elections to cut 📚 public education to💸 tax breaks to billionaires.✊Union educators are fighting back.
🗳️ Prop 50 puts the power in our hands.
✅Defend California’s Schools. #YESonProp50
🔗 https://cta.org/prop50
🗳️ Prop 50 puts the power in our hands.
✅Defend California’s Schools. #YESonProp50
🔗 https://cta.org/prop50
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We shouldn’t have to do this. But we will! When Congress slashes school funding, students pay the price.
Prop 50 defends 📕 Special Ed ✏️ English Learners 🤝 Communities.
✅Vote YES on Prop 50. Join us: cta.org/prop50
Prop 50 defends 📕 Special Ed ✏️ English Learners 🤝 Communities.
✅Vote YES on Prop 50. Join us: cta.org/prop50
September 18, 2025 at 1:21 AM
We shouldn’t have to do this. But we will! When Congress slashes school funding, students pay the price.
Prop 50 defends 📕 Special Ed ✏️ English Learners 🤝 Communities.
✅Vote YES on Prop 50. Join us: cta.org/prop50
Prop 50 defends 📕 Special Ed ✏️ English Learners 🤝 Communities.
✅Vote YES on Prop 50. Join us: cta.org/prop50
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📢 Prop 50 is California’s bold response to Trump & Texas Republicans slashing school funding, healthcare & services.
9 CA reps voted to cut our schools & lied to our faces. With Prop 50 we fight back to protect students & communities.
✅ YES on 50 ✊ cta.org/prop50
9 CA reps voted to cut our schools & lied to our faces. With Prop 50 we fight back to protect students & communities.
✅ YES on 50 ✊ cta.org/prop50
September 18, 2025 at 9:43 PM
📢 Prop 50 is California’s bold response to Trump & Texas Republicans slashing school funding, healthcare & services.
9 CA reps voted to cut our schools & lied to our faces. With Prop 50 we fight back to protect students & communities.
✅ YES on 50 ✊ cta.org/prop50
9 CA reps voted to cut our schools & lied to our faces. With Prop 50 we fight back to protect students & communities.
✅ YES on 50 ✊ cta.org/prop50
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🗞️ FEATURE: Union educators across California are organizing to protect students from ICE raids and federal attacks. Together we fight back to keep classrooms safe and every student protected.
✊ Read more: https://bit.ly/42666ot
✊ Read more: https://bit.ly/42666ot
September 23, 2025 at 6:53 PM
🗞️ FEATURE: Union educators across California are organizing to protect students from ICE raids and federal attacks. Together we fight back to keep classrooms safe and every student protected.
✊ Read more: https://bit.ly/42666ot
✊ Read more: https://bit.ly/42666ot
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🚨 Enough is enough!
Duarte educators have declared impasse and are demanding a fair contract.
✊ After years without raises, DUEA members are fighting back.
Duarte educators deserve a contract that values their work and keeps teachers in the district.
Duarte educators have declared impasse and are demanding a fair contract.
✊ After years without raises, DUEA members are fighting back.
Duarte educators deserve a contract that values their work and keeps teachers in the district.
September 23, 2025 at 10:49 PM
🚨 Enough is enough!
Duarte educators have declared impasse and are demanding a fair contract.
✊ After years without raises, DUEA members are fighting back.
Duarte educators deserve a contract that values their work and keeps teachers in the district.
Duarte educators have declared impasse and are demanding a fair contract.
✊ After years without raises, DUEA members are fighting back.
Duarte educators deserve a contract that values their work and keeps teachers in the district.
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📢 A new landmark study by the Learning Policy Institute proves what educators educators already know: Investment in Community Schools works!
✅ Lower absences
✅ Higher academic achievement
✅ Fewer suspensions
📖 Read the full report at: https://bit.ly/481dogZ
✅ Lower absences
✅ Higher academic achievement
✅ Fewer suspensions
📖 Read the full report at: https://bit.ly/481dogZ
September 25, 2025 at 7:04 PM
📢 A new landmark study by the Learning Policy Institute proves what educators educators already know: Investment in Community Schools works!
✅ Lower absences
✅ Higher academic achievement
✅ Fewer suspensions
📖 Read the full report at: https://bit.ly/481dogZ
✅ Lower absences
✅ Higher academic achievement
✅ Fewer suspensions
📖 Read the full report at: https://bit.ly/481dogZ
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📢We won’t back down!
A small group of extremists are working to threaten and dox educators for exercising their freedom of speech.
🤝Together, we can fight back and protect each other and our communities. #WeAreCTA #Solidarity
Find resources about online safety at: https://bit.ly/3Vx8twZ
A small group of extremists are working to threaten and dox educators for exercising their freedom of speech.
🤝Together, we can fight back and protect each other and our communities. #WeAreCTA #Solidarity
Find resources about online safety at: https://bit.ly/3Vx8twZ
September 25, 2025 at 10:47 PM
📢We won’t back down!
A small group of extremists are working to threaten and dox educators for exercising their freedom of speech.
🤝Together, we can fight back and protect each other and our communities. #WeAreCTA #Solidarity
Find resources about online safety at: https://bit.ly/3Vx8twZ
A small group of extremists are working to threaten and dox educators for exercising their freedom of speech.
🤝Together, we can fight back and protect each other and our communities. #WeAreCTA #Solidarity
Find resources about online safety at: https://bit.ly/3Vx8twZ
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Whittier educators turned out to demand support for special education students and fair wages.
#WeCantWait for the district to act!
The time for action is NOW. 📚Every student and every educator deserves the resources to succeed. #WeAreCTA #UnionStrong
#WeCantWait for the district to act!
The time for action is NOW. 📚Every student and every educator deserves the resources to succeed. #WeAreCTA #UnionStrong
September 26, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Whittier educators turned out to demand support for special education students and fair wages.
#WeCantWait for the district to act!
The time for action is NOW. 📚Every student and every educator deserves the resources to succeed. #WeAreCTA #UnionStrong
#WeCantWait for the district to act!
The time for action is NOW. 📚Every student and every educator deserves the resources to succeed. #WeAreCTA #UnionStrong
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If Congress does not permanently extend the Affordable Care Act’s tax credits, then health care costs will go up for everyone.
Working people can’t afford inaction. Tell Congress: stop health care price spikes!
📲855-493-4407
Working people can’t afford inaction. Tell Congress: stop health care price spikes!
📲855-493-4407
CALL: Stop Looming Health Care Price Spikes!
On Nov. 1, Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplaces in most states will begin to open for enrollment for next year. Unless Congress acts, more than 90% of people enrolled in ACA health care plans w...
act.aflcio.org
September 26, 2025 at 6:19 PM
If Congress does not permanently extend the Affordable Care Act’s tax credits, then health care costs will go up for everyone.
Working people can’t afford inaction. Tell Congress: stop health care price spikes!
📲855-493-4407
Working people can’t afford inaction. Tell Congress: stop health care price spikes!
📲855-493-4407
📣 Trump & TX Republicans want to rig elections to cut 📚 public education and GIVE tax breaks to billionaires💸. ✊Union educators are fighting back.
🗳️ Prop 50 puts the power in our hands.
✅Defend California’s Schools. #YESonProp50
🔗 cta.org/prop50
🗳️ Prop 50 puts the power in our hands.
✅Defend California’s Schools. #YESonProp50
🔗 cta.org/prop50
September 25, 2025 at 10:06 PM
📣 Trump & TX Republicans want to rig elections to cut 📚 public education and GIVE tax breaks to billionaires💸. ✊Union educators are fighting back.
🗳️ Prop 50 puts the power in our hands.
✅Defend California’s Schools. #YESonProp50
🔗 cta.org/prop50
🗳️ Prop 50 puts the power in our hands.
✅Defend California’s Schools. #YESonProp50
🔗 cta.org/prop50
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📢We're Fighting Back Against Threats to Our Democracy
Read the full statement at: cta.org/press-releas...
Read the full statement at: cta.org/press-releas...
August 14, 2025 at 12:34 AM
📢We're Fighting Back Against Threats to Our Democracy
Read the full statement at: cta.org/press-releas...
Read the full statement at: cta.org/press-releas...
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"I’m here today because educators across California - from Calexico to Crescent City are ready to fight back!" - Erika Jones, CTA Secretary-Treasurer speaks in support of the statewide redistricting initiative in CA.
August 14, 2025 at 8:34 PM
"I’m here today because educators across California - from Calexico to Crescent City are ready to fight back!" - Erika Jones, CTA Secretary-Treasurer speaks in support of the statewide redistricting initiative in CA.
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"I taught my kindergarteners to be kind and to help each other, not to cheat and be a bully. Ya’ll, five-year-olds get it, why can’t he?" - Erika Jones, CTA Secretary-Treasurer
August 14, 2025 at 8:35 PM
"I taught my kindergarteners to be kind and to help each other, not to cheat and be a bully. Ya’ll, five-year-olds get it, why can’t he?" - Erika Jones, CTA Secretary-Treasurer
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🗞️Teachers Union Fights Back Against Threats to Our Democracy: www.cta.org/press-releas...
Teachers Union Fights Back Against Threats to Our Democracy
www.cta.org
August 14, 2025 at 8:48 PM
🗞️Teachers Union Fights Back Against Threats to Our Democracy: www.cta.org/press-releas...
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"Our union stands in full support of this ballot initiative. We are ready to do whatever it takes to stop this power grab and fight back against any and all attacks on our democracy, on our students, and on public education." -Erika Jones, CTA Secretary-Treasurer
August 14, 2025 at 8:48 PM
"Our union stands in full support of this ballot initiative. We are ready to do whatever it takes to stop this power grab and fight back against any and all attacks on our democracy, on our students, and on public education." -Erika Jones, CTA Secretary-Treasurer