Veterans Forum from 1989 and 1992 Actions

Many thanks to the panelists for their remembrances and participation.
Lovely sandwiches too.

Audio available in the coming days HERE

UTLA X mas Party link

Thanks to Kevin Glynn and many others for the hustle to put things together.

For a bigger image of the Xmas party go to:

http://docs.google.com/View?docid=dgnvj73t_14c7h5c3


or copy and paste this into your browser address bar(ie at the top)
http://docs.google.com/View?docid=dgnvj73t_14c7h5c3

Cheers

CHRISTMAS PARTY THURS 21st

More pictures...

An exciting slide show from Jason Torres Rangel

Click here:

Los Angeles High School UTLA Newsletter

LA High Unity

Over the last 3 weeks we have had several events and lunch time meetings that have made our local union chapter stronger! Starting off with our “Unity Day,” followed by two days of very frank and open discussion about work actions and strikes, all led up to a beautiful showing of over 40 LA High teachers at the December 6th Rally downtown.

I don’t know what you’ve been told -but these Roman teachers are might bold. Over the last 4 years our local chapter has really made a name for itself within the larger union and with our administration. To think that just 4 years ago we NEVER met during lunch - EVER! And here we are now meeting weekly. Admitting that we still have plenty of work to do, it is nice to take stock from time to time and notice that change, though ever slow, is happening because of our hard work and commitment to each other.

Our current contract fight cannot just be about salaries and class size. We need to use this time to also make steps towards taking our school back! In order to do this we need to come together ourselves as a community. Thank you so much to all of you who have made these big steps possible.

Strike Vet Panel Lunch 12/13

Next week on the 13th we will have a unique opportunity to hear from each other and the experiences of our most veteran teachers at our UTLA lunch time panel. Food will be provided so please come straight to room 160 and hear from 6 different teachers and staff who have previously participated in work actions or strikes. Come listen to what they were told by the union and the school. Find out what they considered before acting, decisions they made and why.

ISIS Updates

Last week there was a meeting with district ISIS personnel to discuss upcoming changes to the system. It was also an opportunity for UTLA to bring up issues with the district. Those concerns (particularly around grades) were brought up and here is a list of items to keep in mind:

Soon we may be able to upload and download our grades directly from the GradePro program.

The district cannot mandate teachers to use a particular grade book.

There is no policy that mandates that teachers take attendance during the 1st 15 minutes of every period.

(Yes, doing so helps out the school. And taking attendance early is a good practice to get into the habit of.)

Check out our LA High School UTLA website!!

http://romans-utla.blogspot.com

What’s on it the website?
□ Pictures from all of our UTLA sponsored events.

□ Important Contract Negotiations information.

□ Links to UTLA podcasts

□ Links to survey “Are you ready to strike?”

□ Calendar of Events
□ Stay Informed on Important Election Dates & Locations






Contract Update

So you’ve heard about how UTLA is pushing for a 9% raise and a class size cap. But have you head about what LAUSD is demanding? How about:
ü Mandatory Buy Back Days!
(This would mean more work for less pay because they will no longer pay us the 10thly rate if this becomes mandatory.)
ü Bell Schedule=Principal’s Decision not that of the staff. This 4x4 we keep hearing about would no longer be OUR decision but would be entirely left to the discretion of the principal.

UTLA Holiday Party
This year your local UTLA Chapter is hosting our Holiday Party at Tom Bergin’s Tavern-- December 21st from 4pm-7pm. Please plan on stopping by it will be a great way to kick off our holiday vacation. Our event will be located in the backroom by the fireplace.
Directions: Located on Fairfax Avenue, just south of Wilshire at 840 S Fairfax Ave Los Angeles, CA 90036-

Please send your pictures of the Dec 6th Action

Media on UTLA vs LAUSD

from last night's "Which Way L.A." on KCRW:Listen to/Watch entire
show:
http://www.kcrw.com/news/programs/ww/ww061207schools_politics_and

Schools, Politics, and the Capitol Christmas TreeTHU DEC 7, 2006

"The next crisis for LA schools is contract negotiations between teachers and a new superintendent. What does next year's school board election have to do with it?

We also talk with a high school teacher about what he earns and how much he does for the money...."

Guests:

* A.J. Duffy: President of the United Teachers Los Angeles * Howard Blume: Reporter for the Los Angeles Times * Justin Kirby: English teacher at Fairfax High School

A very short survey

http://www.zoomerang.com/survey.zgi?p=WEB225XRKZHHEL

Please click on the link above and complete the very short survey.

Many thanks.

Dec 8th in Harrison Hall for Brenda P

Brenda P is moving on and upwards

We meet to celebrate her success and contribution to LA High and the Union here at LA High after school in Harrison Hall.

Drinks and Nosh will be provided by ELD Office

Taking the protest to new heights w Spec Agent Aghevli

Revolting Teachers form UTLA LA High

A message to the Admiral

UTLA LAHS plus Antonia

Shining Lights

Shine a light!

Pretty Fly (for a white guy)

Bang your Gong!

Our Priority Contract Demands

Cheese