Sign Petition to Support Teacher Voice

Sign Petition to Support Teacher Voice

Under the Dome

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

Under the Dome

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

News, Under the Dome

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

Under the Dome

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...
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...