How to Show Solidarity With Los Angeles Teachers On Strike!

LEO AFT Local 6244's Union Council (and a couple of organizers) send #solidarity and love to United Teachers Los Angeles

United Teachers Los Angeles are currently in their second week of an ongoing strike in the fight for smaller class sizes, more nurses and counselors, a fair wage, and accountability for charter schools. UTLA reported progress at the bargaining table over the weekend, but members were still posted at picket lines this morning (Tuesday 1/22).  #redfored#utlastrong

We all remember how intense and difficult this moment in contract negotiations can be. Show support for our colleagues in Los Angeles with one or more of the following actions: 

✊SIGN THE PETITION✊

Tell LAUSD superintendent Austin Beutner to quit stalling and reach an agreement with LA’s teachers.

✊CONTRIBUTE TO THE STRIKE FUND✊

Funds go directly to providing help with resources like child care and meals, among many others. To mail a check, make payable to "ACCE Action" (ACCE is a community organization coordinating with UTLA), and write in the memo line "LA Teacher/Parent Strike Solidarity Fund." Mail to:

ACCE, 3655 Grand Avenue, Suite 250, Los Angeles, CA 90007

✊SHARE NOW✊

Share this post by social media or email it to your friends, along with a picture of yourself holding a UTLA Solidarity sign to let all your friends know how they can stand with LA teachers, students, and families! 

✊SUPPORT THE STRIKE ON SOCIAL MEDIA✊

AFT has a social media toolkit for supporting UTLA here: bit.ly/UTLAStrong. You can find handles to @, hashtags to use, graphics, links to media coverage, and more.

✊STAY INFORMED✊

Check UTLA's webpage at https://www.utla.net/ or the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO page for updates.