Join the UTLA House of Reps!

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Have your voice heard on:

Rifs, furloughs, displacements Pilot schools, teacher evaluation Administrative accountability, colocation, seniority and curriculum.

UTLA House of Reps Q&A

Q: What is the purpose of each government body? A. The Officers (President, VPs, Treasurer, etc.) make up the Board of Directors and help

oversee the daily operations of the UTLA, Their role is to ensure the voice of membership is implemented according to the decisions made by the House of Reps. The Board of Directors is composed of 50 members that help carry out those mandates. The 33 Committees establish UTLA policy and contract proposals. The Chapter Chairs are building/site representatives who facilitate contract enforcement. The House of Representative is the official governing body of UTLA.

Q: Can anyone self-nominate to be a House of Representatives official? A. Sure! As long as you are a UTLA member in good standing as of August 31, 2012. UTLA
members in the following groups have to be nominated at a group of their respective caucuses: psychiatric social workers, traveling music teachers, adult education teachers, early childhood education teachers, nurses, skills center teachers, counselots, and special education teachers. Most of the caucus meetings will happen in mid November 2012 - well post details as soon as possible.

Q: How do I self-nominate? A. The process is simple; just complete the self-nomination form and turn it in by the
November 1, 2012 deadline. Self-nomination forms will be available in the September 21, 2012 edition of the United Teacher (UTLA newspaper) and on the Teachers for New Unionism website (www.teachersfornewunionism.com). Submit your completed application to the Secretary Office at UTLA, 3303 Wilshire Blvd. 10th Floor, LA 90010.

Q: What will the election entail and who votes? A. In the recent past, elections have not been necessary for the House of Reps because Q: How long is my term? A. Two years.
Prepared by Teachers for a New Unionism (www.teachersforanewunionism.org)

seats are uncontested. If elections are necessary, then they will be held in late November and early December.