“Es importante demostrar solidaridad ahorita con los maestros que han logrado organizarse y están dispuestos a hacer un sacrificio para mejorar la educación aquí en Oakland.” — Julia, una madre de un estudiante de Laurel Elementary

Video credit: Oakland Education Association

CTA President Eric Heins sends a message of encouragement to the educators of Oakland Education Association who went on strike on Feb 21st.

Oakland educators are ready to fight for smaller class sizes, more student support and a living wage, following a strike authorization vote that saw a whopping 95% of Oakland teachers vote to authorize a strike.

UTLA President Alex Caputo-Pearl speaks at the press conference of the first day of UTLA educators going on strike.

United Teachers Los Angeles went on strike for 6 days to make public education better for their students.

Newly elected Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond spoke at the January 2019 CTA State Council of Education.