The Latest From Augusta

The Latest From Augusta

From John Kosinski, MEA Government Relations Director Right to Strike:Are you ready for MEA’s #RedforEd Day at the State House? Our bill to give school employees the right to strike will be scheduled for a public hearing on Wednesday, April 17 in the Labor...
Increase in Teacher Pay Gets Committee Approval

Increase in Teacher Pay Gets Committee Approval

Maine’s starting teacher salary ranks 40th in the nation. Let that sink in. The data is from new information just released by the National Education Association. The good news, the Maine Education Association has been pushing, and continues to push for change, and...
Sign Petition to Support Teacher Voice

Sign Petition to Support Teacher Voice

Legislators in Maine will soon have a powerful choice to make – should teachers and other public school employees have the right to strike? Sign the petition now! Around the country, educators have been striking to raise awareness and find solutions to improve our...
Under the Dome-Legislative Update

Under the Dome-Legislative Update

LD 240 – Bargaining on Prep Time, Workload, and Transfers MEA continues to push to help pass this important legislation, but the climb is uphill. Contact your legislators about LD 240: http://bit.ly/LD-240 Elected officials need to hear directly from YOU on this...
MEA advocates to increase teacher pay

MEA advocates to increase teacher pay

On Monday, March 4, the Education Committte in Augusta will hear testimony on two proposals that will increase the minimum teacher salary in Maine.  The minimum teacher salary is currently $30,000. One of the bills will increase the salary to $40,000 and the...
Having a voice in teacher prep time-and more

Having a voice in teacher prep time-and more

Do you want to bargain over educational policy? For years, the MEA has fought to give teachers more voice in educational policy matters. On Wednesday during February Break, 40 MEA members showed up to testify in support of LD 240 — a bill to allow teachers to...