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Agency fee payers are not covered by the Group Legal Services Program (GLSP) or the Educators Employment Liability (EEL) policy.

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"A union isn't just an organization that you join. A union is 'collective action' with others. You need to experience a union to fully appreciate its value."

Elaine Bernard, executive director of the Labor and Worklife Program at Harvard University

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As a California education employee you have certain rights guaranteed by law with respect to your employment. CTA works tirelessly in a variety of ways to preserve and enhance your employment rights and to protect you against certain acts of discrimination.

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Your right to advise parents on STAR testing, Swine Flu (H1N1), Weingarten Rights, and MORE.

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Assistance if you're laid off, advice for ESPs, protection for GLBT members, and MORE.

Group Legal Services Program (GLSP)

As a CTA member you have the right to be fairly represented by your local association in matters arising under the collective bargaining contract with your employer. CTA members are eligible to participate in the CTA Group Legal Services Program (GLSP). The GLSP provides high quality employment related legal services to CTA members and chapters to assure that their contractual, statutory, and constitutional rights are protected.

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Members-only Content GLSP program summaries and FAQs.

Educators Employment Liability (EEL)

Every CTA member receives coverage for legal defense costs in lawsuits arising out of his or her educational employment activities. The Educators Employment Liability (EEL) Insurance policy provides the following benefits: Up to $1,000,000 coverage for legal defense costs in civil suits (except civil rights cases) arising out of educational employment activities and up to $35,000 reimbursement of attorney fees and costs to defend employment-related criminal proceedings. 

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 Get more information on EEL, including certificate, claim form and more.

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