CO Teachers Union Against Capitalism

The Colorado Education Association Opposes Capitalism

What You Need to Know

The Colorado Education Association, the largest union representing public school teachers in the state, has adopted a resolution on economic equity that opposes capitalism. The union believes that capitalism exploits children, public schools, land, labor, and resources. The resolution also states that capitalism stands in the way of addressing systemic racism, climate change, patriarchy, education inequality, and income inequality. While the union claims that economic investment is one of its pillars, the language used on its website is not as strong as that in the resolution.

What the Resolution Means

The resolution passed during the union’s 97th Annual CEA Delegate Assembly in April. While a spokesperson for the union claims that the resolution was not supposed to be “actionable,” one Twitter user praised the changes, claiming that the union can now “advocate and lobby for anti-capitalist policies at the [Colorado] Capitol.” It is unclear what the impact of the resolution will be on the affairs of the union.

Republican Lawmakers Respond

Several Republican state lawmakers have criticized the union’s stance. State Senator Mark Baisley, R-Woodland Park, has demanded answers from the leadership of the CEA, including disclosure of all resolutions approved by the voting delegates.

What’s Next?

It remains to be seen how the resolution will affect the union’s policies and actions. However, the CEA’s opposition to capitalism is a significant development that could have far-reaching implications for public education in Colorado.

Key Takeaways

• The Colorado Education Association opposes capitalism and believes it exploits children, public schools, land, labor, and resources.
• The union’s resolution also states that capitalism stands in the way of addressing systemic racism, climate change, patriarchy, education inequality, and income inequality.
• Republican state lawmakers have criticized the union’s stance and demanded answers from its leadership.
• The impact of the resolution on the union’s policies and actions remains to be seen.