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MEA needs YOU! Membership in your union is more important than ever! Scan the QR code or click here to join!

1. A VOICE IN YOUR WORKING CONDITIONS
As we collectively bargain our wages, hours and working conditions, we help define the most tangible aspects of our profession for Manatee County teachers and paraprofessionals.

2. ADVOCACY FOR OUR STUDENTS & SCHOOLS
Through student scholarships, community outreach and policy advocacy, MEA members are working together to ensure our students and our neighborhood public schools have the resources they need to thrive.

3. REPRESENTATION WHEN IT'S NEEDED
MEA members are guaranteed representation in matters related to their job. In administrative meetings, and in the event of certification or investigations by outside agencies, membership means support for and protection of due process rights.

4. PROFESSOINAL GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Members have access to a wealth of professional resources through our local, state and national organizations; we are committed to high-quality instruction at every level of education.

Are you a current MEA member trying to set up eDues?
Please email association@manateeschools.net for instructions. 

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MEA is YOUR union.  Together we stand united in representing the interests of teachers, paraprofessionals and the students we serve.  MEA is the only organization working as a catalyst for positive change for public education professionals and the students we serve.  Now more than ever it is important for education professionals to STAND TOGETHER.  As educators, we dedicate our lives to the service and needs of our public schools and the children that attend them.  We proudly educate and nurture Manatee County’s children and prepare them for adulthood. 

Undoubtedly, these are challenging times.  For that reason it is vital that we come together to provide support to one another and work together to improve conditions in public education.  

SOLIDARITY

• Power of  the Collective Voice
• Strength in Numbers
• Empowered Members
• Dedicated & Trained Professional Staff, Leaders and Building Representatives
• Nationally recognized Professional Development program
• Professional Lobbyists representing you in Tallahassee and Washington, DC

SECURITY

Job Protection.  Every member receives  exclusive representation. MEA employs professionally trained staff and leaders and retains local and statewide legal counsel. MEA protects the rights of members and solves issues critical to our members, such as

• Contract Enforcement
• Letters of reprimand
• Special Investigations
• All steps of the Grievance Procedure
• Certification Issues
• Evaluation and Performance Problems
• Student Assaults
• Payroll Errors                                
• Transfers

Legal Services.  Members receive the assurance of having highly trained and experienced legal counsel available to them on career-threatening cases as part of their union membership.

The attorneys employed to represent members have years of experience dealing with school districts and state education laws. Few attorneys in Florida have the same level of day-to-day experience representing the unique needs of teachers and paraprofessionals.

SAVINGS

Teachers and paraprofessionals are experiencing huge savings through their MEA membership with exclusive member benefits.

Home, Auto & Financial Services Discounts:

• Liberty Mutual’s Educators’ Plus program offers significant  discounts on insurance
• Customized financial & retirement planning
• Discounted income tax preparation

Everyday Expense Savings with FEA ACCESS card:

• Discounts on your monthly cell phone bill
• Grocery coupons
• Local restaurant and merchant discounts
• Hotel, rental car & travel discounts
• Weekly specials for dining, shopping & recreation

Consider what you could be saving by comparing the cost of dues to the benefits offered:

YOU CAN’T AFFORD NOT TO BE A MEMBER. 

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