Indoor Air Quality & Ventilation
The following information has been developed by MEA’s Director of Collective Bargaining and Research to help local associations understand the issue of air quality and ventilation. For further assistance, please reach out to your MEA UniServ Director....
FAQ’s: UMS Retiree Health Insurance Coverage-Aetna Group Plan Reinstated
The Unions representing retirees in the University of Maine System worked hard to reinstate the group health insurance plan for its members. Now that our collective efforts have been successful, there are many questions about what to do now, and what does each plan...
Major Update Regarding Retiree Health Care Plan
MEA is pleased to inform you the affiliate unions of the MEA in the University of Maine System have reached an agreement with the University regarding healthcare benefits for retirees. The University agreed to reinstate the group healthcare plan for all retirees.This...
Updated Guidance on Group Sizes and Masks/Face coverings
From the Maine Department of Education Continued and increased efforts are needed in communities statewide as we face the additional challenges brought on by compliance fatigue, the colder weather, and the holiday season. As such, Governor Mills has...
Retirees file class-action lawsuit against UMaine System for Change in Health Insurance
Lawsuit claims change in health care plan violates signed contract Class Action Lawsuit Eleven retirees filed a class action lawsuit today in Cumberland County Superior Court against their former employer, the University of Maine System. The lawsuit alleges that the...
FREE Virtual Family Code Night
Virtual Family Code Night – FREE and available to all Maine schools In the past three years, more than 100 Maine schools and community organizations have hosted Family Code Nights. These events brought together nearly 3,000 children and parents to learn how...
Retirees consider legal action against UMaine System for Change in Health Insurance
Picket planned at the offices of UMaine System Chair of the Board of Trustees Thursday at noon More than 3,000 UMaine System Retirees are losing their current health care plan after the University of Maine System (UMS) made changes, without consulting retirees or...
Beyond the Classroom – Leaders for Just Schools Equity Training
Leaders for Just Schools Equity Training The MEA invites members to participate in a fall Leaders for Just Schools series. Participants will dive deep into understanding equity and how bias can impact teaching and learning. Find out how you can improve school culture...
MEA Member Named Maine Teacher of the Year
Cindy Soule, a 4th grade teacher at Gerald E. Talbot Community School and Portland EA member, has been named the 2021 Maine Teacher of the Year Press Release from the Maine DOE In a unique, limited audience outdoor event held at the Gerald E. Talbot Community School...
