Learn NEA's position on pending legislation related to public education, and take action to protect our schools
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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Bills in Congress
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S 2850 Part-Time Worker Bill of Rights Act www.congress.gov
Introduced on 09/19/2023
A bill that would extend protections to part-time workers in the areas of family and medical leave and to ensure equitable treatment in the workplace.
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HR 5563 Schedules That Work Act www.congress.gov
Introduced on 09/19/2023
A bill that would permit employees to request changes to their work schedules without fear of retaliation and to ensure that employers consider these requests, and to require employers to provide more predictable and stable schedules for employees in certain occupations with evidence of unpredictable and unstable scheduling practices that negatively affect employees, and for other purposes.
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HR 5578 Part-Time Worker Bill of Rights Act www.congress.gov
Introduced on 09/19/2023
A bill that would extend protections to part-time workers in the areas of family and medical leave and to ensure equitable treatment in the workplace.
Letters & Testimony
NEA speaks up for the rights of students. Browse recent messages to Congressional leadership, and add your voice.
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NEA Comments for Hearing on Updated Overtime Rule
Submitted on 11/28/2023
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NEA Urges Senate to Ratify Equal Rights Amendment
Submitted on 04/26/2023

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