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Benefits of being a VTA member.

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- Salary, benefits, and working conditions as stipulated by the collectively bargained agreement contract  
        between  VTA and VUSD.
 
- VTA site representation
 
- Voting privileges on contract ratification of the collectively bargained agreement between VTA and VUSD and  
      leadership officers, policies, positions on issues, etc. on all levels
 
- Representation on matters pertaining to your collectively bargained contract agreement with Vista Unified
 
- Joining an organization that advocates for students, staff, and public education
 
- Leadership Development Training Opportunities
 
- Fully subsidized conferences, including Presidents Conference, GLBT Conference, Issues Conference,    
       Good Teaching Conference, Summer Leadership Conference, Fall Leadership Conference, Higher Education            
       Conference, and ESP Conference, etc.
 
- $1 million dollar employment liability insurance coverage
 
- Legal service provided for:
  • Teacher tenure, wage & hour, and California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Cases
  • Certification and classification issues
  • Discrimination under federal/state laws based on race, gender, age, and sexual orientation, etc.
  • Discrimination based on union activity
  • Retirement issues
  • Unemployment cases
  • Here are the coverages:
    • (1) Permanent Teacher For-Cause Dismissal/Suspension - Commission on Professional Competence Hearing: Maximum of $20,000. Appeal to superior court if CPC decides that the member shall not be dismissed: Maximum of $7,000.
    • (2) RIF Dismissals (Layoff)-CTA will pay first $5,000 for members facing layoffs within a chapter,  CTA and Chapter will each pay 50% of amount over $5,000.
    • (3) Credential Review- Informal Review: Maximum of $4,000.
    • (4) Employment-Related Criminal Matters- Maximum of $5,000 for eligible cases.
    • (5) STRS Disability Appeal- Maximum of $5,000
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- Legal and Professional Advice on employment-related statutory rights
 
- Free ½ hour session with an attorney regarding non-work related issues (trust, will, divorce, adoption, etc.)
 
- Professional Editorial Subscriptions to CTA Educator & NEA Today
 
- CTA Death & Dismemberment Coverage
  • Here are the details:
The CTA Death and Dismemberment (D&D) Plan is an automatic benefit available to eligible CTA members at no additional cost. If an eligible CTA member dies or suffers a dismemberment (i.e., suffers a loss of limb or other qualifying injury), her/his beneficiary(ies) will receive a lump-sum cash payment.
  • Provided by the CTA Economic Benefits Trust
  • A Death Benefit of up to $2,000
  • An Accidental Death and Accidental Dismemberment Benefit of up to $10,000
  • A $50,000 Benefit if the member dies or suffers a dismemberment due to an accident or assault while engaged in any activity which was in the expressed or implied terms of his or her occupation, or while acting in the capacity of an Association Leader
 
-Disaster Relief Fund Grants
  • Here are the coverages:
    • Standard Grant  CTA members may receive up to $1,500 for significant economic hardship related to damage to their primary residence, displacement or disruption in required utilities
    • Catastrophic Damage Grant Recipients of the Standard Grant may be eligible for up to another $1,500 if damages exceed $50,000
    • Temporary Displacement Grant A grant of up to $500 may be available for members who are displaced from their primary residence as the result of a disaster, but do not meet the requirements for a Standard Grant
    • School Site Grant Members may receive up to $500 for damage to their classroom
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-NEA Life Insurance Coverage:
Coverage is issued by The Prudential Insurance Company of America (Prudential). To help give your family the insurance protection and added peace of mind they deserve, the NEA Members Insurance Trust® offers Complimentary Life Insurance at no extra cost to Active, Staff, Reserve and Life* members.
  • This complimentary coverage includes:
    • Up to $1,000 of term life insurance
    • Up to $5,000 of accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage
    • $50,000 of AD&D insurance for any covered accident that occurs on the job or while serving as an Association Leader†
    • $150,000 of life insurance for unlawful homicide while on the job
-Long Term Care:
  • Free long-term care needs assessment
  • Discounted group pricing
  • Available to members, their spouses, parents and children.  Covers staying in your own home or a nursing home
 
-Exclusive Discounted CTA and NEA Member Benefits Programs
  • Auto and Home Insurance
  • Voluntary life and disability insurance (CA teachers do not pay into state disability!)
  • Travel, restaurant, and purchasing discounts
  • Investment and financial tools and resources
  • Financial services such as credit cards, credit unions, mortgage financing, and savings accounts, etc.
  • Many more updated products, service, and discounts negotiated on behalf of, and provided to, members only

CTA/VTA Member Benefits

www.cta.org/MembershipMatters
 www.cta.org/SpotlightingMemberBenefits
Automatic Member Benefits:
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CTA Death & Dismemberment Plan
(650) 552-5200

CTA/NEA Educators Employment Liability (EEL)
(650) 552-5425

NEA Complimentary Life Insurance
NEA Member Benefits
(800) 637-4636- www.neamb.com

CTA Disaster Relief Fund
Administered by the FACT Foundation
FACT OFFICE
(818) 729-8105

NEA Member Benefits Disaster Relief Assistance

Vision Discount Program for CTA/NEA-Retired
VSP
(800) 877-7195






Voluntary Benefits:
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CTA Group Voluntary Life Insurance Plan
Standard Insurance Company

(800) 522-0406- www.cta.org/thestandard

CTA Group Voluntary Disability Insurance Plan
Standard Insurance Company

(800) 522-0406- www.cta.org/thestandard

CTA Well-Baby Program
Mayo Clinic Pregnancy Advisor

(800) 906-1064 - www.cta.org

CTA Auto and Home Insurance Program
California Casulty

(800) 800-9410 - www.calcas.com/cta
CTA Financial Services
First Financial Credit Union

(800) 537-8491 - www.ffcu.org/cta

CTA Travel, Entertainment and Purchasing Discounts
TSA Special Member and Insurance Services, Inc.

(800) 537-8491 - www.tsaspecialservices.com

CTA Credit Card Services
Bank of America

(866) 438-6262
www.applyonlinenow.com/us/CTA/  (Priority Code: VAARK4)

CTA Rental Car Program
Enterprise Rent-A-Car

(800) 736-8227
www.enterprise.com- Account Number: NACA068
Company Name: CTA


​Vista Teachers Association

(760) 758-2690

2142 Industrial Court, Suite D, Vista CA 92081

info@vistata.org

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    • Become a VTA Member
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    • Dues Structure
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  • Resources
    • VTA/VUSD Contract
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    • President's Message >
      • Board Speeches
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    • Scholarships >
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    • Retirement
    • Disability
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    • Student Loan Forgiveness
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