UNITED TEACHERS OF RICHMOND
As front line workers, UTR members care deeply about high quality schools in a safe, supportive environment. That's why a majority of UTR members signed on to demand the highest safety protocols to ensure that our students stay in the classroom where learning happens best!
ABOUT UTR:
United Teachers of Richmond (UTR) represents educators in West Contra Costa Unified School District. UTR members are committed to fighting for the public schools our students deserve!
MEDIA:
Posted on 12/15/22 on the San Francisco Chronicle
Teachers and staff in West Contra Costa are prepared to walk off the job if they can’t reach a compromise with the school district in ongoing over pay and working conditions — fights that seemed to heat up last week.
Posted on 1/8/25 on California Educator
As California continues to endure a statewide educator shortage, low wages and a lack of resources for public schools is compounding the issue – with four in 10 teachers saying they are considering leaving the classroom, according to a new report commissioned by CTA.
Posted on 1/29/25 on Center for Economic Policy and Research
Teachers make just 76 cents for every dollar earned by similar professionals
A bracing new report finds that wages for California teachers continue to trail those of other college educated workers, and have not nearly kept pace with the increased cost of living and soaring housing costs in the state – posing a serious threat to California’s ability to attract effective, high quality educators.
Posted on 10/07/22 on California Educator
Members of the United Teachers of Richmond (UTR) have been advocating since February 2022 for the best resources students deserve, which include a permanent, high-quality certificated educator in every classroom, an emotionally and physically safe learning environment, and responsive student, family and educator input through shared decision-making.
Posted on 09/22/22 on Richmond Confidential
Parents protested, and teachers rallied against West Contra Costa Unified School District on Wednesday, expressing frustrations with how the teacher shortage is being handled and communicated to the community.
Posted 8/25/22 on Richmond Confidential
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The West Contra Costa Unified School District needs to fill 93 (148 as of 11.17.22) teacher positions, a staff member said Wednesday at the school board meeting.
Posted 8/12/22 on Richmond Confidential
High workload, little support and low pay contribute to teachers leaving the profession. It’s not yet clear how many will ultimately quit specifically because of the pandemic.