See You At
The Phone Bank

Date Site

Monday 10/1 MHS
Tuesday 10/2 BAE
Wednesday 10/3 LME & FRE
Thursday 10/4 SHS
Monday 10/8 CCE
Tuesday 10/9 WAE
Wednesday 10/10 RPE
Thursday 10/11 BVE & MGE
Tuesday 10/16 BGH
Wednesday 10/17 MPE & PHE
Thursday 10/18 GAE
Monday 10/22 VHS
Tuesday 10/23 BGI
Wednesday 10/24 LMI
Thursday 10/25 BGE
Monday 10/29 EAI
Tuesday 10/30 JGE
Thursday 11/1 WGE
Tuesday 11/6 GWE


Phone banking begins at the MTA office October 1. Volunteers enjoy snacks, friends, and a chance to win AMC movie tickets. A drawing is held each night. The more calls you make the more chances you have to win.

Most important of all, this is your chance to influence the November 6 election. The Board of Education is the governing body of the Montebello Unified School District and ultimately makes all decisions concerning our working conditions and wages. The right Board is essential for us to do our jobs effectively.

Make a differenceenjoy an evening at the phone banksand even take a chance at winning AMC movie tickets. Phone banks are open from 3-7 p.m. MondayThursday. Information regarding the endorsed candidates are available at the phone bank.

Register To Vote By Oct. 15

The deadline to register to vote is October 15 for the November 6 election. If you have moved or changed your name it is important to reregister. Also remind all your friends who live in the Montebello Unified School District to make certain they are registered to vote. Registration forms are available at post offices and other public buildings. More information is available at http://regrec.co.la.is/main.htm.

October Is Breast Cancer
Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This disease is the most common cancer that strikes women and kills more California women age 35-54 than any other cause. For more information about National Breast Cancer Awareness Month or early detection programs call (800) 227-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.

Urgent Letter Writing Campaign
Governor Must Sign STRS Law

With overwhelming support, the Legislature has sent Gov. Davis a CTA sponsored measure designed to protect teacher retirees from the ravages of inflation. The measure, AB 135, by Assembly Member Sally Havice, would guarantee that pensions paid to teachers would always maintain at least 80% of their original value in inflation-adjusted dollars.

In an effort to get the Governors signature on this bill before October 14, CTA members are mounting a massive campaign to write letters to the governor. Please write a letter of support!

The Honorable Gray Davis
Governor, State of California
State Capitol
Sacramento, CA 95814

Become A Cadre Trainer
CTA Running For Office Program

Applications are now being accepted from members interested in becoming cadre trainers for the Running for Office Program. CTA is looking for applicants who exhibit good teaching skills, advocate for teachers and students, understand CTA policies and priorities, have some training experience in cross cultural settings and are committed to delivering an effective program. Applications are due November 7 and are available at the MTA office.

Be Prepared For UniServ Vacancies

A workshop entitled How To Prepare Yourself To Compete For UniServ Staff Vacancies is being offered Saturday, October 20 at CTA Santa Fe Springs. The workshop helps one investigate whether CTA staff work is for you. Registration forms are due October 8 and available at the MTA office.