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Welcome to YOUR UNION, SMMCTA We encourage all employees to become union members and for our certificated educators - we urge you to become a member of SMMCTA. We know we at our strongest when we work together. While we all have a passion for education, our profession should not be viewed as paid martyrdom. We believe in a strong voice at the bargaining table to negotiate for wages, benefits, and working conditions for everyone. In response to the SCOTUS ruling for the plaintiff in Janus v. AFSCME, members and fair-share payers at public sector unions across California and the nation are inundated with misleading and false propaganda regarding union responsibilities – this includes letters and emails that resemble correspondence from the State CTA and NEA offices. Do not believe this fake hyperbole. This decision is about taking away our freedom and power to stand together in negotiation. Kagen’s dissent is powerful and clear, never more so than in this statement. “The First Amendment was meant for better things. It was meant not to undermine but to protect democratic governance—including over the role of public-sector unions.” Your SMMCTA Officers, Executive Board and our Bargaining Committee will continue their work on all issues effecting our members and all certificated employees covered by our collective bargaining agreement. CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE ONLINE MEMBERSHIP FORM. |
SMMCTA PADLET for information on contracts, upcoming meetings, and Political Action
SMMCTA is opposed to the current proposal regarding Malibu Unification.
Malibu Unification Documents (This includes correspondence between attorney's, SMMCTA's position opposing the current proposal for separation, letters in support and against the separation. (Both the ACLU and the NAACP do NOT support the unification as proposed).
Malibu Unification Documents (This includes correspondence between attorney's, SMMCTA's position opposing the current proposal for separation, letters in support and against the separation. (Both the ACLU and the NAACP do NOT support the unification as proposed).
Welcome to the Santa Monica-Malibu Classroom Teachers Association.
The executive board, site representatives and current colleagues in the Santa Monica-Malibu Classroom Teachers Association invite you to join and become involved in our united efforts to secure the future of public education, improve the conditions of teaching and learning, and to protect and promote the security of our members. SMMCTA is the exclusive bargaining agent for all certificated non-supervisory employees in our district and you are entitled to Association representation in matters related to your employment. We remain strong if we remain together, both at the local level, through our state CTA representation and with the NEA.
"The California Teachers Association exists to protect and promote the well-being of its members; to improve the conditions of teaching and learning; to advance the cause of free, universal, and quality public education; to ensure that the human dignity and civil rights of all children and youth are protected; and to secure a more just, equitable, and democratic society."
READ Peter Greene's article in Forbes on "Why Do Teachers Join The Union" for an articulate and thoughtful response on why teachers unions are necessary beyond the battle for salaries.
"The California Teachers Association exists to protect and promote the well-being of its members; to improve the conditions of teaching and learning; to advance the cause of free, universal, and quality public education; to ensure that the human dignity and civil rights of all children and youth are protected; and to secure a more just, equitable, and democratic society."
READ Peter Greene's article in Forbes on "Why Do Teachers Join The Union" for an articulate and thoughtful response on why teachers unions are necessary beyond the battle for salaries.
The Santa Monica Malibu Classroom Teachers Association represents the employee groups: Child Development Teachers, Early Childhood Teachers, K-12 Teachers, Speech and Language Pathologists, Counselors, Librarians, Adult Education Teachers, Substitute Teachers, Nurses and other non administrative positions within the Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District.
Our Goals
- Represent our members in all matters related to employment conditions and employer-employee relations, including but not limited to wages, hours and other terms of employment.
- Form a representative body capable of developing group opinion on professional matters and to speak with authority for teachers.
- Promote the professional development of our members.
- Advocate for high quality public educational opportunities for all children.
- Advocate for adequate school funding from the state, federal and local governments.
- Provide an opportunity for continuous study and action on problems for the profession.
- Provide a means of representation for its ethnic/minority members.
- Promote professional attitudes and ethical conduct among members.
- Encourage cooperation and communication between the profession and community.
