Paid Sick Days Help Children

Paid Sick Days Help Children

Under the Dome

MEA has heard from many educators about how the lack of paid sick days for adults impacts the students you serve.  That is why the MEA supports LD 369.  This bill, if passed, would provide paid sick leave to all employees in Maine who work in companies with more than...
Health Care Costs for Retired Educators

Health Care Costs for Retired Educators

News, Under the Dome

The Education Committee is debating a bill that would increase the amount of money the State pays toward health care for qualified retired teachers and Ed Tech IIIs. The bill, LD 178, would increase the State’s share of this cost by 5% each year until the total...
MEA Lobby Days

MEA Lobby Days

Under the Dome

In order for educators to have their voices heard in Augusta, MEA will host two Lobby Days during February Break. It is crucial legislators hear from educators so they better understand how policy ideas impact our students and the profession. MEA is holding Lobby Days...