CTA took the fight to oppose the governor's proposed $4.3 billion cuts to education on the road – by launching the ‘Cuts Hurt’ Bus Tour. Starting with State Council weekend (April 4-6) and rolling on through to California ESP Day and Chapter President’s Lobby Day (May 20), the ‘Cuts Hurt’ bus wound through the state spreading the word about these painful cuts and inviting members and other concerned citizens to join the fight to denounce the governor’s proposed budget. The 'Cuts Hurt' Bus Tour even had its own band -- the Angry Tired Teachers Band. The band's theme song, "Cuts Hurt," was written and performed by members of the Hayward Teachers Association.
Bus Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Inglewood / Rialto was April 7
-- Photos of the bus tour in Inglewood and Rialto
Day 2: Orange County / San Diego was April 17
-- Photos of the bus tour in Orange County and San Diego
Day 3: Bakersfield / Fresno was April 23
-- Photos of the bus tour in Bakersfield and Fresno
Day 4: Redding / Chico was May 5
-- Photos of the bus tour in Redding and Chico
Day 5: San Francisco Bay Area was May 14
-- Photos of the bus tour in San Francisco, Walnut Creek and Redwood City
Day 6: Sacramento was May 20
-- Photos of the bus tour in Sacramento
Bus Tour Links
-- Bus Tour and Budget Crisis Media Coverage
-- Bus Tour Launch Photos:
Angry Tired Teachers Band
View photos of the band
Cuts Hurt Song
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Budget Crisis Links
-- Budget Crisis Media Coverage Video on YouTube
-- Write your Legislator – Denounce this Budget Proposal
-- Visit the Budget Crisis section
-- MEMBERS: Log into MyCTA for additional resources to fight the proposed budget
