Exciting developments and updates from our union and our fellow unions from across the country:

– Three Rivers teachers make history, unionize
– California Governor Signs Law Protecting Gig Economy Workers
– GM Workers are on STRIKE! Learn more about the UAW members on strike and their fight for a fair contract here. Show some solidarity on social media with these shareable graphics. 

New tool: Want to know how the candidates for President compare on issues including education funding, class size, early childhood education, voucher programs, and more? Check out NEA’s new Candidate Comparison tool to compare and contrast every candidate in the race. 

Special Report: As the number of students with trauma increases, educators turn to approaches that focus on relationships and empathy. To read more, click here!

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At the meeting of their respective legislative bodies, the Vacaville Teachers Association and the Napa Solano Central Labor Council announce their opposition of the proposed closure of the Country High School campus.

“All kids deserve a great place to learn,” said Todd Blanset, the president of the Vacaville Teachers Association.   “Country High students depend on their stable and supportive neighborhood school and we feel, strongly, that taking away their stable environment harms all of our students.”

The closure of Country High School was announced to employees of the Vacaville Unified School District via email on the 16^th in the Reporter on the 18^th.  The latest version of the proposed plan would close the school and divide the students between Will C Wood and Vacaville High School.

“The board must provide fair and equitable resources, and opportunities for all students, including our students,” said Ariel Ray, an English Teacher at Country High School.  “Our kids thrive in the specialized, supportive environment we provide for them and they will be devastated if our school is closed.”

Check out the coverage from the school board meeting, thanks to everyone who attended and shared their stories with the board!

 Here are three ways you can help: 

1. Sign our on-line petition to the VUSD board of trustees at vacateachers.org 

2. Attend the school board meeting Thurs. Sept. 26 at 6:30 p.m. 

3. E-mail or call the VUSD board of trustees

Please send a message to the VUSD Board of Trustees asking them to STAND UP FOR ALL STUDENTS & SAVE COUNTRY HIGH SCHOOL! 

Sherie Mahlberg, President: SherieMahlberg@vacavilleusd.org 

John Jansen, Vice President: JohnJansen@vacavilleusd.org 

Tracee Stacy, Clerk: TraceeStacy@vacavilleusd.org 

Shelly Dally: SDally@vacavilleusd.org 

Michael Kitzes: MichaelKitzes@vacavilleusd.org 

Michael Silva: MichaelSilva@vacavilleusd.org 

Shawn Windham: ShawnWindham@vacavilleusd.org 

or call (707) 453-6114