With negotiations over a fiscal 2012 budget stalled in Sacramento, public sector unions in the Golden State are planning a 'state of emergency' campaign May 9-13 to highlight their proposals to raise taxes to prevent cuts to California state government. The effort will include, according to California Teachers Union instruction materials, a day of intense lobbying of state legislators, another day devoted to reaching out to parents to support the CTA's budget proposals, and a concluding day when several hundred members of the union will occupy the state capitol building, Wisconsin-style.
The CTA has some innovative suggestions for its members, including getting T-shirts made up which say, "Proud to Pay Taxes," and "California's Kids Are Worth It." The CTA is also advising that districts hold a "How Many Kids Can Fit in a Classroom?" event and a "Lights Out Day" during the week where educators teach in the dark (though I don't believe that cutting off the electricity is a part of any budget savings I've seen).
The CTA has some innovative suggestions for its members, including getting T-shirts made up which say, "Proud to Pay Taxes," and "California's Kids Are Worth It." The CTA is also advising that districts hold a "How Many Kids Can Fit in a Classroom?" event and a "Lights Out Day" during the week where educators teach in the dark (though I don't believe that cutting off the electricity is a part of any budget savings I've seen).
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