Whittier Elementary Teachers' Association

98.9% APPROVAL! 🎉

WETA members have officially ratified the 2026–27 Tentative Agreement.

Thank you to everyone who made their voice heard throughout this process. This outcome reflects the strength of our membership and what we can accomplish when we stand together.

The ratified Tentative Agreement will now move forward to the Board for approval at the June 9 Board Meeting.

The WETA Bargaining Team is proud to share more details about the Tentative Agreements reached for the 2026–27 school year. It includes a 3.5% on-schedule salary increase, class size improvements, and strengthened contract language designed to support educators and students.

Swipe through to learn more about the proposed improvements and gains achieved at the bargaining table.

These wins were made possible by WETA members standing together. 💙✊

For the first time, WETA and the District have reached a Tentative Agreement ahead of the upcoming school year! 🎉🎉🎉

Members should check their personal email for the ratification vote link, General Meeting slides, and full tentative agreement information.

⏰ Voting closes Wednesday, June 3 at 8:00 AM.

We’ll be sharing more info from the tentative agreements soon, so stay tuned!

5/26/26 Bargaining Update 🚨On Tuesday, WETA met with the District for our 6th session of negotiations for the 2026–27 school year. Swipe through for updates on tentative agreements, proposals, and discussions at the table.

As we race to the final stretch of the school year, thank you for continuing to stand together in support of our students, our schools, and this work. 💙✊

You can view full proposals at linktr.ee/whittiereta

Please join us in congratulating our newly elected WETA Executive Board members! 🎉

We’re looking forward to the work ahead and continuing to build a strong union through member voice, collective action, and solidarity.

📢 WETA Bargaining Update 5/20/26 🚨 The bargaining team continues pushing for what members have identified as priorities: protecting teacher time, fair compensation, meaningful planning time, and language that supports our educators and students.

Progress takes persistence, and every step forward is strengthened by member action, engagement, and solidarity. Thank you for continuing to stand with us and support this work. 💙✊

WeCantWaitCA

Whittier City Retirement Reception 2025-2026

Happy California Day of the Teacher to the educators who show up every day for their students, their schools, and each other. 🍎

Thank you for the care, patience, advocacy, and work you bring to our classrooms and communities. We appreciate you today and every day. ❤️

SPED Educators, we hope to see you tomorrow! Join us for an afternoon focused on better understanding our contract language, discussing questions and concerns, and connecting with colleagues across the district.

Whether you’re looking for answers to specific questions or just want a stronger understanding of your rights and supports, this is the place for you. Knowledge is power. And power helps us better advocate for ourselves, our colleagues, and our students.

🗓 Monday, May 11
⏰ 3:45 PM
📍 CTA Office

🍽 Food provided
👥 Colleagues and non-members welcome with RSVP

📝 RSVP here: https://forms.gle/mxuaLhuuax8Uvox77

to all the amazing moms, caregivers, and mother figures of all kinds in our WETA community! 💐💖

Thank you for the strength you show every day in supporting students, families, colleagues, and your communities with compassion and heart. We are grateful for all that you do, today and every day.