MEA President’s Message – September 2019

MEA President’s Message – September 2019

As we enjoy the last few days of a beautiful Maine summer, I would like to thank the local association leaders who made the time to attend the various regional MEA trainings and membership and presidents’ meetings over the summer, as well as the local presidents who...
MEA President’s Message – August 2019

MEA President’s Message – August 2019

As I am compiling this message, more details on the latest (the latest! How awful to refer to them as the latest!) mass shootings keep coming in…I am compelled to begin with recognition of these horrific incidents and a plea for us all to do whatever we can, whenever...
MEA President’s Message – July 2019

MEA President’s Message – July 2019

Happy summer! For those of you on summer break, I hope you have had the chance to unwind and enjoy the first few weeks of our Maine summer. For those of you who are working either in a school or other setting, I hope the change at least provides a refreshing break...
MEA President’s Message – June 2019

MEA President’s Message – June 2019

Update on Minimum Teacher Salary   For years, the MEA has aggressively advocated for lifting the minimum teacher salary, with a starting salary of $40,000.   MEA was excited when the Governor included this initiative in her two-year state budget, but this...
MEA President’s Message – May 2019

MEA President’s Message – May 2019

“Happy May Day!” It is appropriate that this month’s message is arriving on May 1st, International Workers’ Day, since MEA has been working hard on legislation to make improvements for members regarding collective bargaining, namely LD 240 (ed policy), LD 900...
MEA President’s Message – April 2019

MEA President’s Message – April 2019

#RED ALERT! I hope you are getting messages about #RedforEd on April 17th!  Sign up NOW and spread the word!Read More  The MEA Board of Directors met on March 30-31.Read more  HAPPENING NOW: If you do it right now, you can still register for the MEA Quality Schools...