the value of there's power in numbers! belonging to hcta gives …€¦ · 10/05/2020 ·...
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10 REASONS YouBelong IN HCTA
1. A VOICE AT THE TABLEThere's power in numbers! Belonging to HCTA gives yougreater influence at the bargaining table, includingdecisions that affect your students, your classroom, andyour career.
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INCREASED PAY AND BENEFITSHCTA advocates for professional pay, healthcare, fair andreasonable working conditions and many otheremployment benefits .ENHANCED RIGHTSA collective bargaining agreement is an enforceable legaldocument that protects your rights. It contains a formalprocedure for advancing grievances with support of yourprofessional organization. As a member, HCTA will bethere for you to offer guidance, advice, and, if necessary,legal representation.WORKING AND LEARNING CONDITIONSProtected planning time, limited duty time outside theclassroom, job protections for ESPs, and a variety of PD arejust a few of the advances HCTA has won for our members.Together we can achieve more!
5. POSITIVE CHANGE IN YOURSCHOOLHCTA can work with school and district administration asa collaborative partner with parents and communityorganizations to resolve issues and improve your schoolclimate.
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IMPROVED PROFESSIONAL PRACTICEHCTA helps you advocate for access to high-qualityprofessional development and the preservation of planningtime so you can grow as an educator and get your workdone. HCTA also offers vital PD free of charge tomembers.NATIONWIDE COMMUNITY OFCOLLEAGUESAs a member of HCTA you are also a member of theFlorida Education Association (FEA), National EducationAssociation (NEA), and the American Federation ofTeachers (AFT). HCTA is your connection with like-minded colleagues across the district, state, and nation.
8. COMMITMENT TO SOCIAL JUSTICE HCTAbelieves that every child deserves the right to a high quality public education regardless of zip code. Together we work to make this a reality.
9. LIABILITY PROTECTIONHCTA provides all eligible members with professionalliability insurance, which is far superior to the "free"insurance provided by the state, through the EducatorsEmployment Liability program (EEL)
10.MEMBER BENEFITSImprove your buying power and save money with NEA/AFT/FEA member benefits programs that offer extensivediscounts for everything from disability insurance andcollege tuition to movie tickets and dinners.
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The Value of Membership
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