DUESTA

The Delano Union Elementary School Teachers Association, (DUESTA), is a 1977 charter of the California Teachers Association (CTA) and is also affiliated with the National Education Association (NEA). The lion's share of your dues dollars go to CTA, however; the lion's share of the work in protecting your collective bargaining rights goes to DUESTA. We are a local organization of volunteers because all members, including those in the highest leadership positions, maintain a full teacher's workload in addition to their union duties. Here I use the word "teacher" to include all in our bargaining unit. The common thread that holds us together is the fact we provide direct services to the students of Delano in the K-8 public education system as: regular or special education teachers, speech pathologists, psychologists, nurses or those members who act in support positions... Our core mission is to provide you with the best possible services to ensure your professional rights under the..

Also known as: Delano Union Elementary School Teachers Association