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Join us this Thursday 10/6 for a night of ACTION! Learn about current legislation, your rights as a teacher, and more!

As the largest union in the country, we have the power to shape the future of our nation. What do we want our schools, communities, and world to look like in 2050?

Va. students walk out of classes in protest of Youngkin transgender policy The Virginia student walkouts organized by the Pride Liberation Project, a statewide LGBTQ youth advocacy group, were scheduled throughout the day on campuses across the state.

The people we met and the experiences we had while participating in higher education changed our lives.

This National Higher Education Month, text SHARE to 48744 and share a story that highlights why higher education is or has been important to you!

Join is this Thursday to have the deeper conversation of what trauma related to school shootings may look like and what we can do!

Rally and Canvass for Public Education · Arizona Education Association Join the Arizona Education Association (AEA) and Save Our Schools AZ (SOSAZ) for a Saturday morning rally and canvass in support of Pro Public Education Candidates and help us collect signatures to protect our public schools.

Learn how unionized staff at colleges and universities are paid more and face less discrimination by viewing our HigherEd salary report: https://bit.ly/3cw9zTv

All educators deserve the ability to retire with financial security.

Learn how pensions can provide a guaranteed, reliable source of income in retirement: https://bit.ly/3uM2zLh

When we shop, we shop union made! 💪🏽

Do you have a favorite union brand that we missed? Comment below!

Educators, Students Rally for Menstrual Equity in Schools | NEA As awareness of "period poverty" grows, educator activists are urging lawmakers to pass legislation requiring schools to provide free menstrual products.

9 Ways to Stretch Your Back-to-School Budget Cut the cost of out-of-pocket classroom expenses with these savvy money saving tips.

Take Action Today to Support Title IX | NEA Tell the Department of Education that we support safe and welcoming learning environments.

Register for our Facilitated Exploring Historical Inequities in Public Education Blended Learning Course | NEA While today, all children have access to schools, inequities within our nation’s educational systems have disproportionately impacted students of color, students with disabilities, and girls.

Educators deserve access to quality, affordable, and comprehensive health care coverage. We’re here to help.

Check out our guide to choosing a health care plan that’s right for you: https://bit.ly/3PjflsA

Does Bias Exist in Your School? NEA’s DECC Blended Learning Course

Teaching without a degree in Arizona A new bill signed by Gov. Doug Ducey allows anyone enrolled in college to teach in a classroom without a degree.

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A weekly highlight to support union labor could do some good. Many "union made" lists just throw some brand names out there, just to find 97% of that brand's products come from other countries with extremely exploited workers.

In case you missed it; The first Apple store in the US voted to unionize a couple weeks ago!

Apple CORE (Coalition of Organized Retail Employees) is looking to spread like fire, similarly to the Starbucks trend we've all been watching!

If you work at an Apple store and want to have a voice and seat at the table, feel free to message Millennial Union Thugs or visit their website: https://acoreunion.org/

Best Discounts for Teachers and Education Professionals Looking for discounts for teachers? From electronics to clothes to classroom supplies, this huge list can help you find special offers, including NEA member discounts.

First Starbucks, then Amazon, now a Korean BBQ restaurant union. Wage workers know they deserve more These unprecedented waves of unionizing suggest that the social contract underlying our economy is up for renewal, and wage workers want and deserve more.

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Union Terms to Know | NEA From “affiliate” to “UniServ,” being a part of a union comes with its own vocabulary. Here are a few words you should know.

The First Week | Arizona Education Association Here are some great tips to help you get through your first week.

State Legislative Victories Show the Power of Educators | NEA Of the many wins educators scored across the country, these great examples show the power educators have when they join together to advocate for their students and profession.

Mental Health in Schools: The Kids Are Not All Right | NEA As students' mental health needs rise, so do educators' demands for help.

How To Become a Better Educator in Your First Year | NEA Three early career educators share their tips for success in the classroom.

Let's talk about compensation for student teachers!
DATE: August 2, 2022
TIME: 3:30 PM in Arizona, which is 6:30 PM (EST)
LOCATION: Zoom

Register now: https://payus.eventbrite.com

Let's Talk About Compensated Internship Experiences Let's Talk About Compensated Internship Experiences!

The First Principle of Union Organizing: Spontaneity Isn’t Enough The seemingly spontaneous upsurges at companies like Starbucks and Amazon are an inspiring sign of life within the workers’ movement. But spontaneity is nowhere near enough to turn labor’s dismal fortunes around.

Learn (on Zoom) to Register AZ Democrats (In Person)! · Mobilize Want to do something concrete to fight voter suppression? Learn to register Democrats, the Field Team 6 way! It's the #1 most direct, effective way to swing elections – and it's also incredibly fun. We'll introduce you to Field Team 6, let you in on all the secrets of successful voter registration...

CANDIDATE RECOMMENDATIONS | AEA Fund The AEA Fund for Public Education is the political action committee of the Arizona Education Association to support candidates who support our public schools. ONLY current or retired AEA members, AEA and Affiliate executive and managerial staff and their families may be solicited to contribute to th...

Michigan House passes bill to pay student teachers for classroom work The Michigan House passed a bill to pay student teachers for their classroom work.

Vice President Kamala Harris to Educators: ‘You Are Essential to Our Democracy’ | NEA Vice President Harris gave high praise to educators for their commitment to students and social justice, and offered reasons for hope despite the obstacles they face.