California Teachers Association
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The California Teachers Association (CTA), initially established in 1863 as the California Educational Society, is by far the largest teachers' union in the state of California
. It is considered by many to be the most powerful union in California. The CTA is based in Burlingame
, and its current president is Dean Vogel, replacing David Sanchez
, who retired in 2011.
In response to a call in 1863 from the California Superintendent of Public Instruction, John Swett, for a "teachers' institute", about one hundred teachers gathered in San Francisco
, resulting in the formation of the California Educational Society. In 1875, the organization changed its name to the California Teachers Association.
In 1912, several regional teachers organizations, including the Southern California Teachers Association, were consolidated into the CTA, enabling creation of a statewide governance structure. The consolidation retained six distinct regional entities, or 'sections', however, which continued to elect their own executive secretaries and staffs. In 1971, the sections were phased out, with a unified governance structure and staff.
for refusing to pay back $2 billion that, according to the CTA and reflected by sharply curtailed education programs, the Governor had borrowed from the education budget. The CTA strongly opposed propositions 74
, 75
, 76
, which were advanced by Schwarzenegger. None of the initiatives were approved by voters. The CTA also criticized Governor Schwarzenegger for spending nearly $80 million on the special election.
and donated a total of $1.25 million to help fight the measure that would ban gay marriage, stating their President felt the proposition would violate civil rights and that proponents' advertising made false claims about the effect the proposition would have on public school curricula; some CTA members do not support the donation. The association's donations more than doubled the previous highest donation by a labor union against the proposition, given by the Service Employees International Union.
on the ballot, which the Teachers Association supported, the legislature gained the support of the Teacher's Association on all ballot proposals.
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. It is considered by many to be the most powerful union in California. The CTA is based in Burlingame
Burlingame, California
Burlingame is a city in San Mateo County, California. It is located on the San Francisco Peninsula and has a significant shoreline on San Francisco Bay. The city is named after diplomat Anson Burlingame. It is renowned for its many surviving examples of Victorian architecture, its affluence, and...
, and its current president is Dean Vogel, replacing David Sanchez
David Sánchez
David Sánchez may refer to:*David Sánchez , saxophonist*David Sánchez Amezcua, Mexican football player*David Sánchez Rodríguez, Spanish football player*David Sánchez , Spanish tennis player...
, who retired in 2011.
History
San Francisco, California
San Francisco , officially the City and County of San Francisco, is the financial, cultural, and transportation center of the San Francisco Bay Area, a region of 7.15 million people which includes San Jose and Oakland...
, resulting in the formation of the California Educational Society. In 1875, the organization changed its name to the California Teachers Association.
In 1912, several regional teachers organizations, including the Southern California Teachers Association, were consolidated into the CTA, enabling creation of a statewide governance structure. The consolidation retained six distinct regional entities, or 'sections', however, which continued to elect their own executive secretaries and staffs. In 1971, the sections were phased out, with a unified governance structure and staff.
Role in 2005 Special Election
The CTA was known for running numerous ads criticizing Governor Arnold SchwarzeneggerArnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger is an Austrian-American former professional bodybuilder, actor, businessman, investor, and politician. Schwarzenegger served as the 38th Governor of California from 2003 until 2011....
for refusing to pay back $2 billion that, according to the CTA and reflected by sharply curtailed education programs, the Governor had borrowed from the education budget. The CTA strongly opposed propositions 74
California Proposition 74 (2005)
Proposition 74 was a ballot proposition in the 2005 California special election that intended to extend probationary periods for the state's public school teachers from two years to five before attaining tenure...
, 75
California Proposition 75 (2005)
Proposition 75 was a ballot proposition in the California special election, 2005.- Summary :Proposition 75: Public Employee Union Dues. Required Employee Consent for Political Contributions...
, 76
California Proposition 76 (2005)
Proposition 76 was a ballot proposition in the state of California in the referendum election. It involves school funding, state spending, and is an initiative constitutional amendment...
, which were advanced by Schwarzenegger. None of the initiatives were approved by voters. The CTA also criticized Governor Schwarzenegger for spending nearly $80 million on the special election.
Role in 2008 Primary Election
The CTA strongly opposed Proposition 8California Proposition 8 (2008)
Proposition 8 was a ballot proposition and constitutional amendment passed in the November 2008 state elections...
and donated a total of $1.25 million to help fight the measure that would ban gay marriage, stating their President felt the proposition would violate civil rights and that proponents' advertising made false claims about the effect the proposition would have on public school curricula; some CTA members do not support the donation. The association's donations more than doubled the previous highest donation by a labor union against the proposition, given by the Service Employees International Union.
Role in 2009 Special Election
In putting California Proposition 1B (2009)California Proposition 1B (2009)
Proposition 1B was a defeated California ballot proposition that appeared on the May 19, 2009 special election ballot. The measure was legislatively-referred to the ballot by the State Legislature. If passed it would have secured additional funding for primary education...
on the ballot, which the Teachers Association supported, the legislature gained the support of the Teacher's Association on all ballot proposals.
Spending in California Politics
The CTA is the most influential spender in California politics, spending more money on politicians and to influence California voters than Chevron, AT&T, Philip Morris and Western States Petroleum Association combined.External links
- CTA.org - California Teachers Association homepage
- http://cal-access.ss.ca.gov/Campaign/Committees/Detail.aspx?id=1018473&session=2009&type=monetary&view=contributions Secretary of State Campaign Disclosure