Butte College BCEA
Get to Know Us
Our faculty union organization seeks to represent its members in their relations with their employer and to serve as the exclusive representative of appropriate units of school employees in all matters related to employment conditions, including wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
We serve as a representative body capable of developing group opinion on professional matters and speaking with authority for its members.
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Additionally, the organization provides opportunities for continuous study and action on professional challenges, promotes professional attitudes and ethical conduct among members, encourages cooperation and communication between the profession and the community, and fosters good fellowship among its members.
Why Membership Matters
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Your BCEA negotiation team collectively bargains for better wages, benefits, and working conditions. Unions negotiate with administration on behalf of all members, giving faculty a stronger voice in the process.
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Membership protects your job and your rights. BCEA can help defend you against unfair treatment or disciplinary actions. Our grievance team is available to represent you in grievance procedures and arbitration.
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Have a voice in academic decision-making. Unions ensure faculty have a seat at the table when administrators make decisions about curriculum, workload, and other academic matters.
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Get support and resources for your professional development. BCEA, our local chapter, is part of the statewide California Teachers Association (CTA), which offers members access to training, workshops, and other resources to enhance teaching and research.
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Save money on member benefits. Your CTA membership provides discounts on insurance, travel, and various products and services.
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In addition to these general benefits, your faculty union advocates for specific issues important to our members, such as online evaluation processes and job descriptions. Unions have been instrumental in securing tenure protections, promoting academic freedom, and advancing shared governance.
Meet Your Current President
Kenneth Bearden
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Kenneth teaches in the English Department, chairs the Business Department, and serves as the BCEA president, BCEA negotiations officer, and BSSP representative.
How do I become involved?
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Attend the Union Forum on the Super Tuesday of each Institute Week.
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Join one of our socials held each semester.
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Attend one of our monthly meetings held the first Friday of the month from 12-2 in BE 111.
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Contact one of our members--email, phone or drop into our office hours.
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Run for a position on the board. Elections are held each spring.
