Educators Taking Action

06/25/2025

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!

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:/...

06/20/2025

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.

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.....

06/17/2025

Thank you so much to all the WTU Members who stepped up and ran, who volunteered, who talked to their colleagues, who came out to a listening session, who read our endless emails, who took our survey 👀 and who VOTED. Together through the democratic process we are building a stronger union. We look forward to working with you all, no matter the outcome.

(P.S. if you haven't taken our survey go ahead and do that right now: https://airtable.com/appdvp63YqixMAUiP/pag99cJm2O2iYCI2l/form)

06/16/2025

We want to thank everyone who voted, who stepped up and ran, and who participated in the discourse in this year's union election. We loved talking to so many members and are proud of what we have accomplished. We are asking that you take our Voter Survey so we can use the data to build a stronger union: https://airtable.com/appdvp63YqixMAUiP/pag99cJm2O2iYCI2l/form

06/16/2025

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

06/16/2025

You have 1.5 hours left to cast your vote. The time is NOW if you want to see a stronger union. Get more detailed directions for how to find your ballot and cast your vote here: https://www.eta4wtu.org/post/wtu-monday-6-16-by-5pm-is-your-final-day-to-cast-your-vote-to-build-a-stronger-union

06/16/2025

This is it. Our final day to vote. Do not delay. The time is NOW for a union that prioritizes democracy, organizing and action. Go to our website for more information, voter guides, and more: https://www.eta4wtu.org/post/wtu-monday-6-16-by-5pm-is-your-final-day-to-cast-your-vote-to-build-a-stronger-union

06/15/2025

WTU deserves a union that listens, organizes and acts. That is what you get with Educators Taking Action, but only if you VOTE. You have less than 24 hours to cast your ballot.

06/15/2025

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:

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

06/15/2025

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!

06/15/2025

Happy Father's Day WTU: You have just over 24 hours to cast your vote. Share this image to let your colleagues know who you supported and make sure everyone you know has cast their vote.

06/13/2025

Area Vice Presidents are in the WTU Bylaws with specific duties, that rarely are allowed to get filled by sitting Presidents. The Educators Taking Action Slate is committed to following the WTU bylaws and building our leadership pipeline by supporting these elected leaders in running their committees, staying in touch directly with their members and attending DCPS Central Office meetings that involve their areas. Learn more about our team here: https://www.eta4wtu.org/slate