Monday Mornings with Maria: AALA/Teamsters Local 2010 Newsletter

Reflecting, Resetting, Reaching Higher

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:42:21 GMT

This June 8, 2026 newsletter from AALA/Teamsters Local 2010 serves as a year-end summary for school administrators and supervisors, celebrating recent labor victories and contractual gains. It highlights significant achievements such as salary increases, defined work hours, and various stipends won through collective bargaining and union solidarity. It also showcases community engagement, specifically noting the awarding of student scholarships and the retirement of a long-term staff member.

From the Bargaining Table to the Capitol: Teamsters 2010 Fighting for Fairness, Funding, and Respect

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:08:26 GMT

The June 1, 2026, newsletter for AALA/Teamsters Local 2010 highlights the union's recent legislative advocacy and formal merger finalization. Members recently traveled to Sacramento to lobby for Assembly Bill 1818, which aims to prevent the CSU system from unilaterally reopening negotiated contracts. The publication further emphasizes the need for stable funding for K-12 and higher education to address UC maintenance backlogs and staff support. Additionally, the document provides practical updates such as tentative 2026-2027 work calendars for LAUSD employees and information on the online merchandise store. Finally, the newsletter features a wellness section discussing the importance of healthspan versus lifespan.

Questions We Should Be Asking About LAUSD’s New Screen Time Resolution

Mon, 18 May 2026 02:53:10 GMT

This episode focuses on:

The LAUSD Screen Time Resolution: Exploring the significant implementation questions regarding instructional practice, teacher autonomy, and the risk of a "compliance culture".
Breaking News: Addressing the proposed layoffs for over a dozen AALA/Teamsters workers in Unit J and the union's call to action.
Human Resources Updates: Covering the 2026-2027 Aspiring Administrator Programs and the summer calibration for Educator Development and Support (EDS).
Retirement Announcement: Celebrating the upcoming retirement of Dr. Lisa Dachs-Ornelas.
Healthcare FAQs on Alzheimer's and other dementias

The Power of Collaboration Strengthens Our Voice

Sun, 10 May 2026 18:57:07 GMT

Newsletter for the week of May 11, 2026. This episode explores the successful collaboration with LAUSD leadership that resulted in the updated E-basis calendar start date, as well as the union's advocacy efforts in Sacramento for sustainable school funding. It also addresses the affiliation town halls and upcoming vote, celebrates Principal Simone Charles' achievement, and touches on wellness tips and Kevin Kilpatrick’s retirement. Together, these topics illustrate how individual and collective efforts support the union's mission of being "Stronger Together."