Why Do I Pay Dues?!

A brief history of unionism and what your union does for you.

Adapted from a presentation by-

Jake Anderson

Fall Leadership Conference

November 19, 2005

Objectives of training Brief history of unions History of CTA/NEA Dues Benefits of union Your protections

History of unions First unions were merchant

guilds in 11th century Europe. Protection of trade from

feudal governments was the goal

Craft guilds followed in 12th century made up of the artisans. Shared or usurped the

power of the merchant guilds

First to organize probably weavers, followed by goldsmiths, saddlers, bakers, etc

Focused on wages and working conditions

Considered the forerunners of labor unions

US Unions- 1600-1900 First known union in America

was “The Shoemakers of Boston”. Authorized by Massachusetts Bay Colony – 1648

First recorded prosecution of strikers in New York- 1677

Carpenters strike for a 10-hour day in Philadelphia- 1791

New Hampshire enacts first 10-hour day law- 1847

Carpenters strike and win eight-hour day- 1890

Pullman car boycott leads to general strike on railroads- 1894

US Unions- 1900 – WW II IWW formed – 1905 Triangle Shirtwaist fire-

1911 Department of Labor

created- 1912 One in five workers strikes

in 1919 Auto workers win in sit-

down strike and Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters wins contract- 1937

US Unions- Fair Labor Fair Labor Standards

Act passed 1938 Creates 40-hour work

week Establishes minimum

wage Ends child labor

US Unions Post-WW II Largest wave of strikes in US

history- 1946

Taft-Hartley Act passed- 1947 Creates National Labor

Relations Board Union and employer must notify

government mediation service and other party before terminating a collective bargaining agreement

Government can obtain an 80-day injunction if strike will harm national health or safety

States that workers on wildcat strikes not protected, outlawed closed shops, and permitted union shop only on majority vote of employees

Act was passed over a veto by Truman

US Unions- Post WWII AFL/CIO Merge- 1955 JFK order gives federal

workers the right to bargain- 1962

Cesar Chavez forms AFL/CIO United Farm Workers Organizing Committee- 1965

OSHA created- 1970 Air traffic controller

strike broken by Reagan- 1981

75,000 service workers organize in Los Angeles- 1999

Teacher Unions First Union formed in

New York City Society of Associated Teachers

1794

New York and Rhode Island create statewide unions, 1845

1. Will fill lamps, trim wicks and clean chimneys.2. Each morning teacher will bring bucket of water and a scuttle of coal for the

days session.3. Make your pens carefully. You may whittle nibs to the individual taste of the

pupils.4. Men teachers may take one evening each week for courting purposes or two

evenings a week if they attend church regularly.5. After 10 hours in school the teachers may spend the remaining time reading the

Bible or any other good book.6. Women teachers who marry or engage in unseemly conduct will be dismissed.7. Every teacher should lay aside for each pay day a goodly sum of his earnings

for his benefit during his declining years so that he will not become a burden on society.

8. Any teacher who smokes, uses liquor in any form, frequents pool or public halls, or gets shaved in a barber shop will give good reason to suspect his worth, intention, integrity and honesty.

9. The teacher who performs his labor faithfully and without fault for five years will be given an increase of $.25 per week in his pay providing the Board of Education approves.

Teacher Rules 1872

Teacher Rules 1912

1. You will not marry during the term of your contract.2. You are not to keep company with men.3. You must be home between the hours of 8 PM and 6 AM unless at a school

function.4. You may not loiter downtown in any of the ice cream stores.5. You may not travel beyond the city limits unless you have permission of

the chairman of the chairman of the school board.6. You may not ride in carriages or automobiles with any man except your

father or brother.7. You may not smoke cigarettes.8. You may not dress in bright colors.9. You may under no circumstances dye your hair.10. You must wear at least 2 petticoats.11. Your dresses may not be any shorter than 2 inches above the ankles.12. To keep the classroom neat and clean you must sweep the floor once a

day, scrub the floor with hot soapy water once a week, clean the blackboards once a day and start the fire at 7 AM to have the school warm by 8 AM when the scholars arrive.

NEA History National Teachers Association

formed in 1857 (became NEA) Women admitted into NEA as

full members in 1866 8 teachers in PA strike for

higher wages- 1880 In 1942 NEA supports teacher

who fired for association activities- she is reinstated in 1945.

NEA wins US Supreme Court case to strike down mandatory maternity leave for pregnant teachers- 1974

Fights for and wins passage of federal retirement equity law that ends sex discrimination against women in retirement funds.

CTA History- pre 1900 California Educational

Society founded by John Swett- 1863 Made of administrators Later named CTA in

1875 In 1885 CTA wins hearing

rights for dismissal Three regional groups

formed- later became CTA Southern (1889), Central (1892), and Northern Sections (1897)

CTA writes legislation requiring all public school teachers to be college grads (1899)

CTA History- 1900 – 1950 CTA achieves retirement system for teachers-

third in the US- 1900 CTA wins continuing contract law (pre-curser to

tenure)- 1911 CTA sponsors initiative to provide free textbooks-

1911 CTA gets first tenure law passed in US- 1921 CTA wins court case in State Supreme Court to

get reemployment of a married woman- 1928 CTA wins 10 sick days for teachers- 1947

CTA History 1950- 1980 Land for CTA headquarters purchased- 1954 Winton Act passed- 1965 CTA changes stance on collective bargaining-

1968 CTA begins reorganization (to how it looks now)-

1971 CTA’s legislative effort to create collective

bargaining law vetoed by Gov Reagan- 1972 CTA has first state-wide training for staff on how

to bargain- 1972 Rodda Act passed- establishes collective

bargaining- 1975 CTA issues model contract language- 1975 Prop 13 passes- 1978

CTA History- 1980- present Massive teacher layoffs occur as a result of

Prop 13- 1980 CTA passes Prop 98- 1988 Prop 174- California’s first voucher initiative

defeated- 1993 CTA passes Class Size Reduction- 1996 Prop 226 “Paycheck Protection” defeated-

1998 Prop 38 California’s second voucher initiative

defeated- 2000

NEA, CTA, UACTNEA LeadershipDennis Van Roekel Lily Eskelsen Becky PringleJohn Wilson, Executive

DirectorNEA Executive CommitteeNEA Board & CommitteesRepresentative Assembly 12,000 members meet once

a year to debate and vote on the NEA program and priorities

CTA LeadershipDavid Sanchez, Dean Vogel, &

Dan VaughnCarolyn Doggett, Executive

DirectorCTA Executive BoardCTA Board & CommitteesState Council– Reps from each

chapter meet three weekends

UACT LeadershipColleen Briner-SchmidtJerry MorrisJake Anderson- CTA StaffExecutive Board & CommitteesRep Council- Meets monthly

What does my local association do for me?

Bargains contract Defends contract through grievance

process Provides assistance with interpersonal

issues and personnel issues Speaks for teachers at district level Provides information from CTA/NEA, other

associations, and local level. Participates in local elections

What does my contract cover? Salary Benefits Evaluation procedure Grievance procedure Association Rights Leave language Work day and work year Many other local provisions- PAR/BTSA,

transfers, safety, staff development, etc.

How am I protected? Local Contract

Bargained by local association

Enforced through grievance procedure

Contains most of the protections you enjoy

Usually changes annually – some big, most small

School Board Policies Passed by school board Sets the policy for the

school district

Education Code (Ed Code) State laws that apply to

education Made by CA legislators Continually changing

through the passage of laws and initiatives

These three will overlap occasionally all stating the same thing.

Benefits of being a member of CTA $1 million liability

insurance Attorney will take your

case if you’re accused of something by your district or student- Work related

30 minute FREE consultation with attorney for non-work related issue

CTA Death and dismemberment plan

NEA Dues Tab Numerous discounted

insurances and benefits

Voice at state and national level

Staff assistance Departmental

assistance

What is Agency Fee?In lieu of membership, agency fee payers pay monthly unified dues

equal to UACT/CTA/NEA annual dues. Agency Fee payers receive the right to receive a rebate of the fee equal to the portion that represents political or ideological spending on the part of the local, CTA and NEA that is not related to collective bargaining or employment matters.

Agency fee payers are not a member of the local, cannot hold office or vote in local elections. They forfeit access to union representation in all non-contract-related issues. They do not receive the membership benefits of legal representation, Disability Insurance, low rates and substantial discounts on home loans, personal, life and car insurance, merchandise, travel, and credit union services .

Members who would like to become an Agency Fee Payer must complete an Agency Fee Payer form.

BENEFITS OF BELONGING TO LOCAL/CTA/NEAMEMBERSHIP SERVICES

CTA members and non-members (fee-payers) alike often question the difference in CTA/NEA services to members and non-members. The following may help clarify this

issue.

SERVICES•Bargaining•Grievances•Dismissals/Layoffs•Representation•Discrimination•Unfair Labor Practices•Economic Services•Liability Insurance Policy•Retirement•Attorney, Job Related Issues•Attorney, Non-Job Related Issues•Workers Compensation•CTA/NEA Sponsored Insurance•Dues Tab Life Insurance•Unemployment Representation•Organization Policy Setting

MEMBER1. Input solicited. All provisions of contract apply. Vote on ratification.2. Association representation provided in all areas within scope of representation, as defined in bargaining law.3. Full representation. Attorney provided, as needed.4. Representation as a friend, advisor, mediator, with appropriate administrative personnel.5. Counseling and advice regarding referral to appropriate agency.6. Representation if your individual rights are violated under EERA.7. Travel and purchasing discount services.8. $1,000,000 personal liability provided.9. Counseling and representation.10. 1 hour free consultation.11. ½ hour free consultation.12. Referral to attorney and counseling.13. Life Insurance, Income Protection, Home, Auto, etc.14. Free life insurance in the amount of the past 5 years. NEA dues paid.15 Advice and representation.16. Right to vote and hold office.

NON-MEMBER-Agency Fee Payor

1 Input solicited. All provisions of contract apply.2. Association representation provided in all areas within scope of representation, as defined in bargaining law.3. Representation only if action impacts on negotiated contract or part of a larger group that includes members.4. None.5. None.6. None.7. None.8. None.9. None beyond contracted.10. None.11. None.12. None.13. None.14. None.15. None.16. None.

LOCAL LEVEL-CHAPTER ASSOC.Individual and group representation by leaders and professional staffPromotion of economic and professional benefitsExclusive Bargaining Agent in Employer-Employee RelationsNegotiated salary increases and fringe benefitsProfessional programs: teacher education, standards, curriculum and instruction, professional rights and responsibilities, human relations, legislation, public relations, salaries, insurance and retirementProtection of employee rights and privileges under District policy and State law, including legal consultationAssociation publication

Your RRC/Your SCC –

Enhanced professional staff assistance Assistance with contract preparation Local training- workshops provided in: ✜Bargaining ✜Membership ✜Grievance Processing ✜Contract Preparation ✜Retirement ✜Organizing ✜Professional Growth ✜Fringe Benefits and more

STATE LEVEL- CTALegal Services (both personal and job-related matters)CTA Scholarship ProgramsState consultants and individual representationWeight of the State Association (290,000 represented members) on local or individual problemsCTA Endorsed Special Services Programs: Group Term Life Insurance, Group Disability Insurance, Credit Unions, and Auto and Homeowner’s InsuranceCTA special services benefits for members are: discounts on travel and entertainment, new automobile purchasing, automobile extended warranty insurance, automobile quotation service, national automobile club, and hotel discount programsState Association publications: CTA Action, Politics and Legislation (PAL)

NATIONAL LEVEL-NEAFree on-the-job Liability Policy ($1,000,000) for each member for each occurrenceFree Dues-Tab Life InsuranceNational recognition for research in educationRepresentation in the U.S. Congress for federal aid to education and legislationProtection and promotion of federal income tax benefits and allowances for employeesPromotion of federal financing of teacher scholarship programsExclusive national voice of the teaching profession in the U.S.NEA special services benefits for members are: life insurance plans, NEA book program, car rental program, credit card program, unified magazine service, tax-deferred annuity planDuShane Fund for the advancement and protection of employees’ rights nationallyNational publications: NEA NOW, NEA Today, NEA Travel Guide

BENEFITS OF BELONGING TO LOCAL/CTA/NEAMEMBERSHIP SERVICES

Where do my CTA dues go?

Debt Reduction 10%

Rent 3%

Governance 4%

Community Outreach 1%

Service Departments 14%

ABC 3%Media 3%

Crisis Assist 1%

Initiative Fund 6%

IPD 1%Human Rights 2%

Legal Services 3% NODD 3%

Governmental Relations, 4%

Communications 3%

Capital Expenditure 2%

TID 1%

Regional Services 37%

Where do my local dues go? Training for reps, exec board, bargaining

team, PAC committee, etc. Subs for when people are released for

association business Food/room rental for meetings Materials and supplies Staffing Office rent Stipends

How can I get involved? Get on your rep council or attend rep

council meetings as an observer. Ask to be on a committee. Ask your rep to let you know when

trainings are coming up that you can attend.

Run for an exec board position. Attend school board meetings. Volunteer for campaigns- new one coming

up in June.

If you liked the training my name is Jake Anderson;

if you didn’t I’m Hal Vick.

Thank

you!Thank

you!