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| Founded | 1921 |
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| Headquarters | Tampa, Florida |
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| Website | hillsboroughcta.org |
The Hillsborough Classroom Teachers Association is union representing teachers within the Hillsborough County, Florida School District. [1]
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The Hillsborough Classroom Teachers Association is union representing teachers within the Hillsborough County, Florida School District. [1]
It was founded in 1921, as a committee within the Hillsborough County Education Foundation. In 1965, it broke away to become a separate entity. [1]
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]
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