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Published: 12/02/2021
The National Education Association and other labor unions have led the fight for better working conditions, including the 8-hour workday, overtime rights, and access to health care and retirement security.
Educators’ working conditions are students’ learning conditions; good working conditions for educators promote student learning and engagement.
When educators come together to negotiate a fair contract with their employers, they can set limits on class size and address health and safety issues. They can pave the way for community schools and play a role in identifying and solving problems.
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NEA Urges Congressional Action on a Range of Priorities in Lame Duck Session
Submitted on 11/18/2022
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NEA Urges House to vote YES on Resolution Recognizing Congressional Workers' Right to Organize
Submitted on 05/10/2022
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Pass the PUMP Act (HR 3110)
Submitted on 09/24/2021
Bills in Congress
Learn NEA's position on pending legislation related to public education, and take action to protect our schools
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Support
HR 8340 Educator Down Payment Assistance Act of 2022 www.congress.gov
Introduced on 07/12/2022
The Educator Down Payment Assistance Act will make home ownership more affordable and attainable for educators, so teachers and education support professionals can can afford to live in the communities they teach in.
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Support
HR 6938 Job Protection Act www.congress.gov
Introduced on 03/03/2022
A bill which would expand employees eligible for leave and employers subject to leave requirements.
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Support
S 3748 Job Protection Act www.congress.gov
Introduced on 03/03/2022
A bill that would expand employees eligible for leave and employers subject to leave requirements.
Professional Pay
Competitive pay is crucial for attracting and retaining qualified educators for our students, throughout their academic journeys.
Health Benefits & Policy
NEA strongly supports access to quality, affordable, and comprehensive health care coverage for all residents of the United States.
Pensions & Retirement Security
Pensions are crucial to attracting and retaining qualified, experienced educators in the profession. And that's worth fighting for.
Job & Career Security
No matter their age, from Pre-K to higher ed, our students benefit when all educators—janitorial staff, paraeducators, and college professors alike—are treated like the professionals they are.
Advocating for Change
NEA helps build collective action for competitive pay, health benefits, and retirement security so we can attract and retain the best educators for our students.
We're speaking up for our students and public schools. Visit our Action Center to find out what you can do.
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Collaborating for Student Success
Successful collaboration requires commitment. The Collaborating for Student Success guidebook includes a comprehensive framework for successful collaboration, grounded in research and on-the-ground practice, as well as a number of tools to support you in your own collaboration efforts.
