Hillsborough Classroom Teachers Association Explained

Hillsborough Classroom Teachers Association
Founded:	1921
Upright:	1
Headquarters:	Tampa, Florida
Location Country:	United States
Website:	hillsboroughcta.org
Affiliation:	Florida Education Assoc. National Education Assoc. Federation of Teachers AFL-CIO

The Hillsborough Classroom Teachers Association is union representing teachers within the Hillsborough County, Florida School District.

Background

It was founded in 1921, as a committee within the Hillsborough County Education Foundation. In 1965, it broke away to become a separate entity.

In 1968, the union took part in the Florida Education Association's statewide strike of teachers for more education funding and collective bargaining rights.^{[1] [2] [3]}

See also

• Florida statewide teachers' strike of 1968

Notes and References

1. Web site: About Hillsborough Classroom Teachers Association . 2023-07-02 . HCTA . en-US.
2. News: February 26, 1968 . Teachers Are Under Court Order: Showdown in Hillsborough Schools Today . 25 . Tampa Bay Times.
3. News: March 9, 1968 . Hillsborough Advice: 'Return' . 9 . Tampa Bay Times.