Advantages of becoming a member of Staples Motley Education Association, Education Minnesota, and the National Education Association:
General Benefits
Job Protection
Legal
Attorneys from Education Minnesota are available for work-related situations covered by Education Minnesota policies
Professional Development
Federal and State Action
General Benefits
- Negotiated contract covering wages, working conditions, leaves,
grievance procedures, severance and more. - Grievance representation
- Right to vote on local union issues
- Local, state and national publications
- Access to Savings card (discounts on products and services nationwide)
Job Protection
- $1,000,000 employment liability insurance
- Benefits from the Education Minnesota Crisis Fund during tough negotiations/strikes
Legal
Attorneys from Education Minnesota are available for work-related situations covered by Education Minnesota policies
Professional Development
- Grants from Education Minnesota's Foundation
- Grants from the National Education Association
Federal and State Action
- Lobbying on your behalf for:
Funding for education
Affordable health insurance
Pension benefits/pension fund stability
Job protection
Working conditions - Voluntary sponsored member benefits
Financial and retirement planning
Mortgage and realty services
Long-term care insurance for you, spouse, parents
Auto and home insurance
Auto buying and Leasing
Motor club
Credit cards with reward points program at no cost
Travel packages and discount travel
Bose music products
Credit Unions
Attorney referral for non-work related situations
Other product discounts through NEA