Newark Teachers Association

New Executive Board Members Elected

June 19, 2009

A new President and Vice President have been selected for the Newark Teachers Association.  Chris Baugh, math teacher at Newark Junior High School, and Bryan Blattel, science teacher at Bunker Elementary, have been elected as the next President and Vice President of NTA.  Their terms will start on July 1st, although both have been hard at work preparing for the next school year.

Also, Dana Ratto, social studies teacher at Newark Memorial High School, will serve as the union's secretary beginning on July 1st.

NTA Executive Board Passes Budget Proposal

June 15, 2009

The Executive Board of the Newark Teachers Association unanimously approved a budget proposal for the 2009-2010 school year that keeps union dues at their current levels with a sharp projected decline in dues revenue of over 17%. 

The budget cuts most of the spending, leaving only the bare essentials necessary for the proper functionality of the union.

The Executive Board agreed to meet again in August once other teachers are rehired to possibly restore some of the union's programs before submitting a final budget proposal for the approval of the NTA Representative Council.

Once a final budget is passed, details will be available on the website.

Want to have a say in how we operate? 

Become a site representative!

Contact your site representative or an executive board member and get involved with your Association!  No experience?  No worries!  We will provide you with training on a variety of topics that will better prepare you in representing our members.

Here are some of the things you do as a site representative:                                

• Help members with contract issues, including filing grievances
• Work with Association leadership to develop goals and plans
• Work with site administrators to tackle member issues
• Have a say in how the union operates

What's required?

• Active member in good standing of the California Teachers Association (CTA).
• Ability to attend one meeting a month
• Willingness to participate in short developmental trainings

The 400-member Newark Teachers Association is headquartered in Union City, CA at the Regional California Teachers Association office on Alvarado-Niles Road.  NTA is affiliated with the California Teachers Association and the National Education Association.