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Together With MEA, Students Succeed

The Maine Education Association is a diverse group of professional educators, standing together to ensure that our voices, values, and priorities are heard and respected and that every Maine student has the opportunity for an outstanding education. MEA advocates for better pay, benefits, and working conditions for members. We stand up for, support, and empower members in and out of the classroom. And MEA works to ensure equity, prevent discrimination and prejudice, and advance great public schools for all educators and students across the state.
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Maine Education Association

Founded in 1859, the mission of the Maine Education Association remains virtually the same: to support educators so they can inspire our students. MEA is the association that gives you a collective, powerful voice as an advocate for public schools in Maine and across the nation. MEA is here for you. From professional growth opportunities and support, to amplifying your voice in issues affecting you and your work place, to providing perks like discounted insurance and ways to stretch your paycheck, MEA has your future in mind.

Who Can Join?

K-12

Certified members, including teachers, nurses, school counselors, school librarians, social workers and psychologists make up the largest group of members in the Association.

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ESP

Education Support Professionals – Ed Techs, custodians, bus drivers, secretaries, cooks and other support professionals who work for a public educational institution.

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Higher Ed

Professors, Support Staff and Supervisors in higher education are represented by several units: UMPSA, ACSUM, AFUM, CCFA and CCAA.

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MEA-Retired

Any retired former employee of a public educational institution, including ESPs are eligible to join as members of MEA-Retired.

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Student MEA

Student Membership shall be open to any student enrolled in or preparing for a program of study in an accredited institution of higher leanring that qualifies that student for a career in education.

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TOGETHER WE’RE STRONGER.
TOGETHER WE’RE HEARD!

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Conferences & Trainings

The MEA advocates for access to high-quality professional development and increased collaboration time so you can improve your practice. As a member, you have access to the best training on a range of issues from teacher leadership to bully free schools. Make the most of your membership and access the professional development available to you for free.

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Maine Educator Online!

The Maine Educator is the nationally recognized award-winning official quarterly publication mailed to the households of approximately 23,000 Maine Education Association members. The Maine Educator is published four times a year (Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is my uniserv director? (MEA Field Rep)

Please contact us here to connect with your UniServ Director.

Where can I access the salary scale for my district?
Through MEA’s extensive research, the Association is able to provide members with a complete updated salary database allowing you to understand how your pay stacks up against others in the area. This information is invaluable as your local association and your MEA representative, or UniServ Director (UD), work to negotiate the best contract language possible, advocating on your behalf. Access the database here!
What conferences/training are available to members?
The MEA provides, free to members, high-quality professional development. To learn more about upcoming conferences and training check out our latest offerings here.
What does MEA/NEA membership do for me?

Educators work hard to shape Maine’s youth, they deserve an organization that works just as hard for them-through support in your day to day work, pay and benefit negotiations, advocacy at the State House, securing discounts that help save you money, and so much more. MEA has your back-it works to advance public education by advocating for the profession and supporting Maine’s educators so they can focus on what they do best. Learn more how MEA supports members here.

Where is the school employee retirement system info?

On the MEA Retired website, https://mearetired.org/, you can find information including the MainePers benefit schedule and information about disability. For those who have not yet retired, MEA offers, free to members, pre-retirement seminars. If you would like to speak to someone regarding your retirement, or future retirement please contact Lisa Collins in our MEA Caribou office at 207-622-4418 + 2400 or fill out our contact form.

Who do I contact if I have a health insurance question?
Most members of the MEA are covered under the MEA Benefits Trust Health Insurance plan. For information call 207-622-5866 or head online to meabt.org