See Educators Serve

See Educators Serve

When John Soifer stepped into the voting booth to vote in the 2024 election, he noticed that there was no one running to represent him on the school board. As a retired special educator and union leader, Soifer knew the importance of the seat, and impulsively wrote...

Retire with Dignity: Bargaining for Better Retirement

By Mark Ashe, Cape Elizabeth EA Negotiator & Maine DOE Financial Literacy Teacher Leader Fellow and Samantha Burdick, MEA Communications Director For many years, a career in education came with a promise—work hard, serve your community, and retire with security....
MEA in the House (and the Senate)!

MEA in the House (and the Senate)!

Dear Under the Domers – I love lobbying in the State House, but I especially like it when I am lobbying next to MEA members. Community College Faculty Association – Contract NOW! This week, leaders from the Community College Faculty Association joined me to talk with...
Episode 26: The Hargrove Herald

Episode 26: The Hargrove Herald

Happy December!  Wow, 2025 is almost behind us. How did that happen so fast? As we all begin the final countdown the days to Winter Break, I hope you find a moment to recharge, whether that’s with family and friends or doing something just for you. I’m really looking...