Educators Taking Action

DC Council Committee of the Whole has publicized the changes they are making to the proposed budget. We see some excellent proposed changes including reductions in funding for standardized tests, and allocated money for restarting the green card program. Markup is tomorrow. We'd like to hear your thoughts and make sure Council Members know what you support!

DC Budget Updates: Some good news! But we aren't done yet Today we got our first look at what the DC Council is proposing to change the proposed budget from Mayor Bowser. DC Public Schools portion is a part of the Committee of the Whole and their mark up session will be held at 3:30PM on June 25th. Can access it, plus the documents referenced here: https:/...

We are so greatful and humbled by the outpouring of support and excitement after our decisive victory on Tuesday. This campaign has been a testament to the power of our members stepping up to be the union they want to see and we are just getting started.

As we get to work to create a smooth transition, we will be continuing to use our campaign website and this page to provide updates on what we are doing. We look forward to working with all our fellow WTU members to build a more transparent, democratic, organized and action oriented union.

Educators Taking Action will lead the WTU SY25-28 On Tuesday, June 17th the WTU Elections Committee announced the unofficial results of the Washington Teachers Union (WTU) Election: the full Educators Taking Action (ETA) slate won leadership of the WTU for SY25-28. "I am proud and humbled to have this opportunity to lead the WTU into a new future.....

Thank you to all those who participated in this election. We are running a data driven campaign to build a more powerful union! Let us know you voted: https://airtable.com/appdvp63YqixMAUiP/pag99cJm2O2iYCI2l/form

Our union is capable of so much more. Now is the time to be the union we want to be. Vote Educators Taking Action. Go to our website to get all the directions, information and support you need:

Educators Taking Action for Washington Teachers Union | Vote May 2025 Learn more about the Educators Taking Action (ETA) slate running for Leadership in the Washington Teachers Union Spring 2025

Haven't voted yet? Find your ballot codes by searching "WTU Election Admin" OR try "from: [email protected]" in your personal email and spam. Then use our voter's guide to get it done in 5 minutes or less!

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