UTLA SAYS NO TO "SCARE TACTICS" ON LAYOFFS
UTLA has rejected Superintendent Cortines’ “layoffs or pay cuts” ultimatum, and is demanding that LAUSD open its books, share complete information about expenditures, and look at all cuts away from the classroom.
- UTLA fight back flyer against more cuts, furlough days, and fewer resources for our schools
- UTLA response letter to Cortines letter
- Cortines' ultimatum letter
NOTE: Furlough days and pay cuts would have to be negotiated with UTLA and approved by a vote of our members.

SCHOOL REFORM
UTLA is currently assisting schools to develop school-based proposals tailored towards the specific needs of each school. At the same time, UTLA continues to strongly oppose the school choice motion and is working with civil rights organizations and district unions to investigate legal options to fight this motion.

- Full List of Letters of Intent received by LAUSD (11-17-09)
- Upcoming Orientation Sessions offered by LAUSD (11-17-09)
- UTLA announces submittal of Letters of Intent (11-16-09)

SCHOOL CHANGE INFORMATION PAGE Includes: School change updates and news flashes, UTLA assistance to schools, Media Coverage, School Change brochure, Q&A, reform models, information for parents, LAUSD updates, and more.

HEALTH CARE BENEFITS
- DEADLINE: Open enrollment for health benefits closes Sunday Nov. 22
- Health Care Benefits Changes for 2010
- Explanation of 2010 Health Benefit changes
- Health Benefits 2010: Q&A
- Special Notice for Retirees concerning Medicare

RIF UPDATES
- RIF Information (Arbitration Dates, Updates, Q&As, Displacement Info, Unemployment Benefits, etc.)
- UTLA and LAUSD reach agreement regarding the substitute side letter and the RIF grievance/arbitration (11/19/09)