Which is why it is important to give your input in person.
Please sign up and attend a TEA Listening Session so that the bargaining team can see us as real people - actual dues-paying members deserving of representation. Unlike in past bargaining years, there is no session dedicated to specialists, so sign up at your convenience and invite other specialists to join you.
The Bargaining Team is hosting Listening Sessions ( in-person and via Zoom).
(all sessions from 4:30pm-6:00pm)
February 2 - In Person - OP/PT Members
February 9 - Virtual - OP/PT Members
February 10 - In Person - Cert Members
February 17 - Virtual - Cert Members
February 23 - In Person - All Members
February 24 - Virtual - All Members
Sessions are set up for all members, certs, and OP/PTs. Each session is limited to 40 participants, so as they fill up the Bargaining Team may decide to add a few more options.
Guiding questions for the the sessions are:
- What is one thing that should/could be taken off your workload that would significantly improve your working conditions?
- Based on what is currently in the CBA, what is one section you would like to have modified and how?
- What is currently missing from our CBA?
The CBA and MOUs can be found at Collective Bargaining Agreements | Washington Education Association (tacoma-ea.org) if you’d like to review the documents before attending.