NEA Now E-Newsletter

Serving Association Reps and Local Leaders

In This Issue

Big-time Salary Drives Work in Small Locals
The 35-member Chesterfield Township (NJ) Education Association overcame big take-backs and won raises, including a starting teacher salary of $44,809. Learn about the keys to CTEA's success.

Highlights

Writing Effective Email
As association activists, we compete with many other groups and causes, trying to move our members to action through online communications.

A Pay Cut? No, Thank You
Through planned, escalating actions, a Massachusetts local affiliate mobilizes members and the community for a contract that protects teacher pay.

Association Rep Spotlight: John Luster, Dallas, TX
School bus driver John Luster was recognized by his local association for strengthening the membership. Find out how he did it, and tell us about an outstanding AR you know — where should we shine the spotlight next?

Roundup

How People Decide To Act: The Change Continuum
An explanation of the steps people must take before they decide to do something about their bad situations.

Online Meets Offline: Downloadable PowerPoint (members only; log-in required)
If you attended one of NEA's Regional Leadership Conferences and participated in one of the online organizing sessions entitled, "Online Meets Offline," here you will find the PowerPoint presentation used in those sessions.

Collaborative Workspace (members only; log-in required)
Take advantage of the collaborative strength and collective wisdom of the association by exchanging your own ideas and sharing your own best practices based on what's worked for you.

Join the Registry (members only; log-in required)
Association Reps are the heart and backbone of our association. In order to support and develop their work, we need to know them.