FAQs

What are CUTA's primary responsibilities?

• Negotiate and enforce the contract
• Provide the best education we can for the district's students
• Represent the membership in all matters related to their professional work
• Answer job-related questions and assist in any job-related matter
• Promote the growth of--and respect for--our profession
• Work with the community to ensure our schools are the best they can be
• Promote the strengthening of public education
• Work to ensure adequate funding to support improvements in public education
• Work through CTA to elect pro-public education, pro-union candidates

Union Membership: How do I join?

Although your benefits and rights begin generally when you do, you are not officially a union member until you sign a membership application card.  Signing the card and giving it to your Site Representative ensures membership, the right to vote in elections, and membership with our affiliates.