Stronger Together. Stronger for Students.
Membership in the Eastside Teachers Association (ETA) means standing alongside your colleagues to protect professional rights, strengthen public education, and ensure the best possible learning environment for our students.
As the exclusive representative for certificated educators in Eastside Union School District, ETA works to ensure that every educator has a voice at the table.
Why Join ETA?
When you become a member of ETA, you gain:
✔ Collective Bargaining Power
ETA negotiates and enforces the Collective Bargaining Agreement to ensure fair salaries, benefits, class sizes, evaluation procedures, and working conditions.
✔ Professional Representation
Members receive representation and guidance in employment-related matters, ensuring due process and professional protections.
✔ Legal Support & Advocacy
Through our affiliation with the California Teachers Association (CTA) and the National Education Association (NEA), members have access to legal resources, advocacy support, and statewide representation.
✔ Liability Insurance
CTA/NEA membership provides professional liability coverage, offering peace of mind while you focus on teaching.
✔ Professional Development
Members have access to workshops, conferences, leadership training, and professional learning opportunities.
✔ A Strong Voice
Your membership strengthens the collective voice of educators in Lancaster and across California.
Who Can Join?
Membership is open to certificated educators working within the Eastside Union School District.
If you are newly hired or have questions about eligibility, we welcome you to reach out for guidance.
How to Join
Becoming a member is simple:
- Complete the ETA/CTA membership enrollment form.
- Submit your form to your site representative or ETA leadership.
- Stay connected and get involved.
For membership forms or assistance, please contact your
Site Representative:
- Cole: Octavio Medina
- Columbia: Michael Guzman and Sam Frank
- Enterprise: Heather Horner
- Tierra Bonita: Travis Wilson
- Eastside: Matt Heinrich and Shelley Wade