Layoff Survival Kit

Filling out your unemployment application? For Union-related questions, answer:

• Member of a union? Answer Yes.
• Name of union: Teachers Association of Long Beach
• For union number, answer with zeros. We don't have a union number.
• TALB does not assist with finding employment.
• TALB does not have control over hiring.
• TALB does not register you as unemployed.

Rights for RIF Teachers Serving in the Military

LBUSD Layoffs - TALB FAQ's on Unemployment, Health Care, and Rehire Rights - 06.01.10

CTA Layoff Survival Guide - 2010

Notice: TALB recommends that you not fill out and submit the District's "Preference Form for Substitute Assignments". See memo from TALB to the District here.

Layoff Hearings:

• CLICK HERE FOR LBUSD LAYOFF HEARING DOCUMENTS
  
  
• Hearing DAY 1: April 12, 2010
• Hearing DAY 2: April 15, 2010
• Hearing DAY 3: May 3, 2010
• Hearing DAY 5: May 24, 2010
  
  
• Hearing Dates for April 12th, April 15th, May 3rd, May 4th
• Location: Wilson High School, 4400 E. 10th Street, Long Beach, CA 90804
  
  
• Hearing Dates for May 24th, May 25th, May 26th
• Location: Cabrillo High School, 2001 Santa Fe Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90810
  
  
• Time: 9:00AM Sharp! Arrive 30 mins prior - parking may be difficult.
• We suggest bringing a bottle of water and some snacks.

Click the links below for important documents on layoffs:

1. FAQ's on layoffs (see Feb. 9, 2010 UPDATE newsletter)
2. Important instructions for members who get a layoff notice
3. Request for Hearing Form (Bring to District office ASAP, get a receipt, and bring copies to TALB)
4. Notice of Defense Form (Bring to District office within 5 days of RECEIPT, and bring copies to TALB)
5. RIF Data Form - | Word Version| PDF Version | (Bring copy to TALB only)
6. Consent to Legal Representation (Bring copy to TALB only)
7. A LAYOFF SURVIVAL GUIDE

Additional Information:

• March 29th Memo to Mary Stanton Regarding Layoffs
  
  
• District Seniority List - As of March 29, 2010
  
  
• District Seniority List - As of March 19, 2010
  
  
• District Seniority List - As of March 16, 2010
  
  
• Tie Breaker Codes
  
  
• Feb 21st Memo to Mary Stanton Regarding Layoffs
  

Notes:

• Download the District Seniority List above. Take note of the "Cert Sen Date" column to find your seniority date. Then search for your last name.
  
  
• Take note of the "Prelim Flag" column indicating "Yes" for (received RIF notice) or "No" (did not receive RIF notice).
  
  
• Take note of the "Tie Rank/Tie Breakers" column in the far right side. Download the Tie Breaker Codes file above.