Collective Bargaining and Action Being part of a union provides us a voice in our careers, as well as protections against decisions that could harm our ability to do our jobs. That’s why MEA’s mission is to protect, advocate and advance the rights of all education professionals to promote quality public education for all of [...]
Legal Protection and Liability Insurance Protecting our rights as school employees is at the core of MEA’s mission. MEA provides members with numerous safeguards to protect our rights, including legal services and professional liability insurance. Protecting our rights: Expert legal help MEA employs several full-time attorneys and retains prestigious law firms to help protect members’ [...]
A Seat at the Table Think about the people who make decisions about your salary and health benefits, your retirement, the educational requirements for your profession, the amount of money your school will receive, and the standards your students must meet to graduate. What do these people have in common? They’re all elected officials — [...]
Click to view online. In this issue: Letter to Members: Where we stand on gun safety Above and Beyond: ‘Beyond awesome’ special-ed teacher involves students in wedding AEM-MiNE – A True Grow-Your-Own Success Story MY VIEW – A Chance Encounter October Deadline Looms for Student Debt Forgiveness FAQ: Public Service Loan Forgiveness Federal funds provide […]
Over his 50 years of driving a school bus in North Central Area Schools in the western Upper Peninsula, MEA member Bob Hanchek says one day clearly stands out from all the rest. On Jan. 4, 2004, Hanchek made a stop on his afternoon route along U.S. 41. With red lights flashing and two of […]
School districts are taking advantage of state grants, creating new high school courses, and developing partnerships with colleges and universities to address the educator shortage by exposing students to career opportunities in the profession before they reach college. The growth of courses and programs for high schoolers reflects heightened concerns around far fewer young people […]
