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River Charter Schools Teachers Association members (from left) Mary Gomes, Katie Bauer and Kristina Del Moro. Environmental Educators United members are currently bargaining their first contract, focused on stemming chronic teacher turnover. Organizing Pro Tip "Remember that you're in this together and to lean on each other when things get rough — tough times don't last but relationships do." —Mary Gomes, River Charter Schools Teachers Association Members of Palmdale Aerospace Teachers Association are in their 16th month of bargaining their first contract. Organizing Pro Tip "In-person conversations are the most important thing you can do. It cannot be a one-person job — you have to build horizontal power as soon as possible." —Daniel Lagomarsino, Palmdale Aerospace Teachers Association 24 cta.org Feature