Garvey Education Association

"Only the educated are free" History of the
Garvey Education Association

1935 to 1960s:

• The Garvey Teachers Association was founded.

Originally a social organization set in the matter of a tea club. The Association even purchased their own tea set.

1970s:

• Under the Whiton Act the Association and the District followed the “meet and confer” provisions with the main power of negotiations on the side of the District.

• 1976, under the Rodda Act the Garvey Teachers Association became the exclusive bargaining agent for the teac

hers, nurses, speech pathologists and psychologists.

• 1977, The Garvey Teachers Association changed their name to the Garvey Education Association to accurately reflect who we represent.

• 1978, The Garvey Education won the Temporary Teacher Contract Lawsuit.

1980s:

• 1983, The District wanted to cut all pupil support services to the students of the Garvey School District. The Association rallied its unit members and effectively picketed the District with the loss of only one-support personnel.

• 1983, with the passing of SB 813 there were a number of changes/reforms that were negotiated. These changes were longer school year, staff development days, mentor teacher program and additional funds for these reforms. From 1984 to 1986 the Association restructured its salary schedule and went to an indexing of its salary cells.

1990s:

• The Sauzo years presented the Association with many difficult problems. High ending balances at 17 to 20 percent, top down management, reduction of positions, grievances every other day, lack of her involvement in the Prop 174 voucher campaign.

• 1993 The Association got actively involved in local school board elections when the Garvey School District had four seats out of five up for election. There were the three seats for a three-year term and one for a two-year term. The Association campaigned heavily against the voucher. As a result we won three out of the four seats.

• 1994, Fact finding with the District, in which the Association proved its case and the Board followed the recommendations of the Fact-Finding Panel.

• 1994, the association voted no confidence in Supt. Sauzo.

• The Miranda years presented many problems. The GEA voted no confidence in this board member. The Association actively organized and worked against him and his supporters that tried to run for school board seats. The Association had 5 arbitrations. The Association withdrew two arbitrations and the District withdrew another one. The Association and the District each won one arbitration.

2000s:

• Worked to successfully pass Measure “G” to help fix our schools
• Worked to successfully pass Measure “Q” to help fix our schools
• Worked to successfully defeat the Governor’s "Reforms"

06/11/2025

Prop 50 passed! This is a victory for democracy and public education.

We showed up. We organized. We won. The work continues. Stay engaged as we keep fighting for our students and schools. ✊

06/10/2025

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22/09/2025

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08/09/2025

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Photos from Garvey Education Association's post

01/09/2025

Remembering what Labor Day is all about. Have a great one.

29/08/2025

Two dinosaurs and a horse at Garvey Intermediate School.

25/08/2025

Did you know that the District will pay you to do Jury Duty in the summer?

If voluntarily postponed until the summer, the District pays one half of the prevailing daily substitute teacher rate for up to 10 days. (Presently $87.50) You had to be originally summoned during the school year.

15/08/2025

12/08/2025

1000 California Teachers, representing at the NEA-RA in Portland this summer. Can you spot our very own Mike Kenny?

12/08/2025

Can you spot our own Mike Kenny?

1,000 CTA delegates united in Portland for the NEA RA! We’re not just fighting against attacks on public education, we’re FIGHTING FORWARD for every student and every school they deserve.

This week nearly 7,000 educators from communities across America gathered to set the agenda for America's largest labor union. We are united in our commitment to foster Resilience, build Power, and nurture Respect for every student and educator, of every background and identity.

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