Whittier Elementary Teachers' Association

Whittier Elementary Teachers' Association The Whittier Elementary Teachers' Association is a chartered chapter of the California Teachers' Association.

About WETA

The Whittier Elementary Teachers' Association is an association of teachers in the Whittier City School District in Whittier, California. The primary purposes of this Association is to:

1.represent its members in their relations with their employer;
2.advance the general welfare of the schools;
3.provide an opportunity for continuous study and actions on the problems of the profes

sion;
4.raise the standards of the teaching profession;
5.promote professional attitudes and ethic conduct among members;
6.encourage the cooperation and communication between the profession and the community;
7.foster good fellowship among members; and
8.form and provide a representative body capable of developing group opinion on professional matters to speak with authority for teachers. The Whittier Elementary Teachers' Association is a chartered chapter of the California Teachers' Association and is an affiliated local association of the National Teachers' Association.

Our WETA President, Julie McCarty, proudly represented our members at the 2026 CTA Presidents Conference in San Francisc...
08/01/2026

Our WETA President, Julie McCarty, proudly represented our members at the 2026 CTA Presidents Conference in San Francisco! She is pictured above with fellow local presidents, CTA President David Goldberg, and Richard Barrera, CTA-endorsed candidate for State Superintendent of Public Instruction. We’re proud to be represented among local leaders from across California as we continue building stronger locals, stronger schools, and a stronger voice for educators. 💙🍎

Let’s kick off the school year in solidarity! Wear your WETA shirt (buttons are welcome too!) on Friday, August 7, as we...
08/01/2026

Let’s kick off the school year in solidarity! Wear your WETA shirt (buttons are welcome too!) on Friday, August 7, as we gather at Whittier College to begin the new school year together.

This is the first time WETA will address our entire certificated staff alongside the District to highlight recent contract updates. Seeing our members wearing WETA gear will be a visible reminder that our union’s strength comes from each of you.

We’ll also be joining some of our neighboring Whittier-area locals that are holding Union Shirt Days to kick off the school year. Together, we’ll be showing the collective strength of educators across our area. See you on Friday as we start the school year united!

08/01/2026

In case you missed it: A new way to protect your information online is now available!

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As educators, we know how important it is to stay safe online and applaud the state legislator for passing these consumer protections.

Read more here: https://lapublicpress.org/2026/07/data-broker-california-drop/

Union educators in and around the Whittier Area- join us this August to strengthen your organizing skills, connect with ...
07/20/2026

Union educators in and around the Whittier Area- join us this August to strengthen your organizing skills, connect with fellow educators, and build stronger worksites! There’s still time to sign up for this FREE two-day organizing training hosted by NEA and the UC Berkeley Labor Center.

Over two days, you’ll learn practical skills to:

🍎 Build member power
🍎 Identify and develop leaders
🍎 Have effective organizing conversations
🍎 Map and strengthen your worksite
🍎 Build high-participation unions

📅 August 8 & 9
🕘 9:00 AM–2:30 PM
📍 CTA Office – Santa Fe Springs

Food and drinks will be provided!

Please RSVP by end of day July 20 so we can plan for food, space, and materials. Feel free to reach out with any questions.

We hope to see you there!

07/19/2026

LLEA Educators: Join Us for a FREE Organizing Training This August! 📣✊🏽

Whether you’re new to union involvement or an experienced union leader, this free two-day training is a great opportunity to strengthen your organizing skills, build power at your worksite, and help grow an even stronger LLEA.💪🏽

📅 August 8–9, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM–2:30 PM
📍 CTA Office, Santa Fe Springs

Food and drinks will be provided.

Please RSVP by Monday, July 20. Link in bio.

📣 Whittier Area educators: Join us for a FREE organizing training this August!Whether you’re new to union involvement or...
07/14/2026

📣 Whittier Area educators: Join us for a FREE organizing training this August!

Whether you’re new to union involvement or an experienced union leader, this two-day training is a great opportunity to build practical organizing skills, strengthen your worksite, and help build even stronger local unions.

📅 August 8–9, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM–2:30 PM
📍 CTA Office, Santa Fe Springs

🍽️ Food and drinks will be provided.

🗓️ RSVP by Monday, July 20

🔗 RSVP here: https://forms.gle/wxcXPf68bovRk2du9

Meet your 2026–2027 WETA Executive Board! 📣We’re excited to introduce the dedicated educators who will be representing y...
07/09/2026

Meet your 2026–2027 WETA Executive Board! 📣

We’re excited to introduce the dedicated educators who will be representing you during the 2026–2027 school year. Together our EBoard is committed to strengthening our union, supporting our educators, and advocating for the schools our students and staff deserve.

Your 2026–2027 WETA Executive Board:

🍎 President: Julie McCarty
🍎 1st Vice President: Zoila Estrada
🍎 2nd Vice President: Wendy Fortis
🍎 Treasurer: Trish Cardiel
🍎 Secretary: Alie Mercado
🍎 Members-at-Large: Francis Moreno, Matt Harris, Patty Del Castillo, and Sandra Ayon

Also pictured is Sonya Lowe, our amazing CTA Staff Person, whose partnership and support help strengthen WETA and our members year-round.

Here’s to another year of building stronger worksites and a stronger union, together. Until then, enjoy the rest of your well-deserved summer break! ☀️

📣 Calling all Whittier Area union educators!Join us August 8 & 9 at the Santa Fe Springs CTA Office for a 2-day organizi...
06/20/2026

📣 Calling all Whittier Area union educators!

Join us August 8 & 9 at the Santa Fe Springs CTA Office for a 2-day organizing intensive hosted by NEA Campaign Lab and the UC Berkeley Labor Center.

Build your organizing skills, connect with fellow educators in the area and learn practical strategies to engage coworkers, strengthen member participation, and grow union and worksite power.

Whether you’re new to union involvement or already doing the work, we hope to see you there!

📝 RSVP by July 1: https://forms.gle/a9NG9Wcx36pKHNEc8

06/20/2026

On Juneteenth, we commemorate the end of slavery and celebrate Black freedom, resilience and joy. As educators, we honor this history by teaching the full story of Black Americans’ contributions to our nation. In California’s diverse classrooms, we’re committed to ensuring every student sees themselves reflected and valued. Education is liberation.

98.9% APPROVAL! 🎉WETA members have officially ratified the 2026–27 Tentative Agreement.Thank you to everyone who made th...
06/04/2026

98.9% APPROVAL! 🎉

WETA members have officially ratified the 2026–27 Tentative Agreement.

Thank you to everyone who made their voice heard throughout this process. This outcome reflects the strength of our membership and what we can accomplish when we stand together.

The ratified Tentative Agreement will now move forward to the Board for approval at the June 9 Board Meeting.

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Whittier, CA
90602

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Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm

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