Save Almost 14,000 Teaching Jobs

CTA and NEA need massive numbers of calls to US Senator Dianne Feinstein now to save educator jobs in California

The House of Representatives has already approved the education jobs bill. This package would bring another $1.281 billion in federal education funds to California. The measure is expected to come before the U.S. Senate some time before Congress recesses for its summer district work period on August 6th.

It is urgent that phone calls be made now to California U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein to urge her to support the education jobs bill. Call 1-866-608-6355 or send her an email. 

Tell Senator Feinstein:

·                                 California schools are in crisis, and we need her help!

·                                 More than $17 billion in cuts have already increased class sizes; reduced student access to libraries, nurses, and counselors; and cut education programs.

·                                 Failure to act will only deepen the looming crisis in public education: class sizes rising to 35-40 students, cutting back to four-day school weeks, narrowing the curriculum to exclude the arts and physical education, eliminating pre-kindergarten programs and critical academic support for the neediest students.

Vote YES on the Education Jobs Bill.

Send emails to every CTA member or education supporter you know urging them to make calls right now....

Make Contact by Phone and Text:

·                                 Dial 1-866-608-6355 to call Capitol Hill. Ask to speak to Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California.

·                                 Call your lawmaker by using CTA’s new text-to-call system. (Note: your phone carrier may impose a slight text message charge.) Text 69866 and enter ctasummer. You will be prompted to enter your name, voting address and then you will be connected to Senator Feinstein.

·                                 Use the legislative action center and email Senator Feinstein.

California Would Gain $1.218B – Saving Nearly 14,000 Education Jobs

For more information, contact CTA Legislative Advocate Seth Bramble or GR Communications Consultant Len Feldman at 916.325.1500.

 

 

FUDTA Ratification Results

The FUDTA Election Committee met at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 to count the ballots cast in the Ratification Election of the 2010-11 FUDTA/FUSD Collective Bargaining Agreement.

The results are as follows:

Ballots Cast: 925

Legal Ballots: 913

Invalid Ballots: 12

 

Yes Votes: 842

No Votes: 71

 

I would like to thank Lorinda Hernandez, FUDTA Election Chair and the entire election committee for counting ballots this summer.

Next Steps:

The FUSD Board of Education will also need to ratify this agreement.  They are meeting on Wednesday, July 21^st.  FUDTA will post the latest information on our web site on Thursday, July 22^nd.

 

Brannin Dorsey

FUDTA President

 

 

 

FUDTA/FUSD Reach Tentative Agreement

At 2p.m. on Thursday, June 24^th, the FUDTA Bargaining Team signed a 1 year tentative agreement with FUSD.

 

The FUDTA Executive Board is unanimously recommending this agreement.

 

There will be a special Rep. Council on Thursday, July 8^th (time/place TBA) with a mail in ratification vote to follow.

 

Highlights of this 1 year agreement include:

 

·       6 furlough days which equals a 3.21% reduction in pay

·       Restoration of Elementary Preparation Specialists to 50%

·       28:1 class size ratio for K-3

·       Sites can vote whether or not to have Open House

·       A 3.21% reduction to Appendices B, C, D, E which are:  substitute, adult school, and preschool teachers, and extra duty stipends.

 

 

A more detailed version of this agreement and the ratification timeline will be mailed to your home next week.

 

Thank you for all of your support during these extremely challenging times.

 

Brannin Dorsey

FUDTA President

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For Immediate Release:

 

Fremont School District and Teachers Reach Tentative Contract Agreement

 

June 24, 2010

 

The Fremont Unified School District (FUSD) and the Fremont Unified District Teachers Association (FUDTA) have reached a tentative contract agreement for the 2010-2011 school year. The agreement reduces the impact of the State budget cuts on the classroom and helps the District maintain a fiscally responsible budget in an era of severe budget cuts in California.

 

The bargaining teams have come together in this crisis to face these challenges with honest and open dialogue, recognizing that these cuts are difficult for all parties. The fiscal problems faced today will continue in future years and cannot be resolved in one year.

 

“These are difficult times financially for public education. However, I want to thank FUDTA’s leadership for collaborating with us for the sake of our students’ education.   This contract agreement ensures that all students in this District receive a quality education that will allow each and every one to reach their fullest potential despite the State’s current budget crisis,” said Lara York, Board President, Fremont Unified School District.

 

Highlights of the agreement include:

 

• Kindergarten through third grade classes will have 28 students.

 

• Six unpaid furlough days for teachers, a reduction in the school year by three instructional days (November 12, June 15 and 16), and the elimination of three teacher non-instructional days (November 22, 23 and February 18).

 

• Maintaining 50% of subject matter specialists for music, physical education, and/or science for elementary students.

 

• Salaries will be reduced by 3.21% for substitute, adult school, and preschool teachers, and extra duty stipends.

 

• Spring Open House nights will be optional and determined by faculty vote.

 

“We remain committed to our primary mission, a quality education for every student and a diploma in every hand regardless of these tough financial times,” said FUSD Superintendent Dr. Milt Werner.  “The new contract will allow our staff to focus on our goal without distractions: Improving the education of our students.”

 

“I especially want to thank teachers for making a personal sacrifice. The unpaid furlough days mean smaller paychecks. Everyone in public education is making difficult choices,” said Brannin Dorsey, President of FUDTA. “Along with the Board of Education, parents, and others in the community, we are putting our students first.”

 

 

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Fremont Unified School District is comprised of 42 schools including 1 preschool, 28 elementary, 5 junior high, 6 high schools, an adult school, and the Mission Valley ROP.  We serve over 31,000 students, over 8,000 adult students and have 3,000 classified and certificated staff.  Our mission is to provide equitable opportunities that educate, challenge, and inspire students of all ages, talents, and ability levels while preparing each with the skills required to adapt and succeed in an ever-changing world.  For more information visit us on the web at www.fremont.k12.ca.us.

 

 

 

FUDTA SUMMER OFFICE HOURS

Monday, June 21, through Friday, August 13, the FUDTA Office will be open Monday-Thursday.  Hours will be 9:00 –3:00. We will be closed on Fridays.  Regular office hours will resume on Monday, August 16.

 

Please join your child’s teacher(s) in sending a message to lawmakers:

No more funding cuts to public education!

 

Governor Schwarezengger                           

State Capitol Building

Sacramento, CA  95814

 

CALL YOUR LEGISLATOR at 1-888-268-4334

 

Assemblymember Alberto Torrico                                        

39510 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Suite 280                                                                            

Fremont, CA  94538                                                                                                                        

 

Senator Ellen Corbett

1057 MacArthur Blvd., Suite 206

San Leandro, CA  94577

 

STAND UP FOR SCHOOL’S AND CALIFORNIA’S FUTURE