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SUMMARY:UD 11 Governance Meeting
DESCRIPTION:UD 11 Governance Meeting is a casual in-person chat to sort out key governance stuff together.\n\n\nUD 11 Governance Meeting\nJoin us for the UD 11 Governance Meeting\, an in-person gathering where key decisions are made and ideas come to life. It’s the perfect chance to connect\, collaborate\, and contribute to the future of UD 11. Don’t miss out on being part of the conversation and making your voice heard!
URL:https://maineea.org/event/ud-11-governance-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Pat’s Pizza\, 1 Main Road\, Holden\, ME\, 04429\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T111146
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T153846Z
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SUMMARY:Committee Day - March 14th
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nWelcome to the registration site for MEA Committee Day on March 14th\, 2026!  \nSPECIAL NOTE: Committee Chairs and Board Liaisons have a meeting scheduled with President Jesse Hargrove at 8:30 am at MEA Headquarters.  \nLunch will be served. Accommodations are available at the Maine Evergreen\, Augusta\, for those members who live more than 90 miles from the MEA Augusta Office. Rooms are double-occupancy. You will be asked on the registration form if you need accommodations for Friday\, March 13th. \nDue to deadlines with our caterer and hotel\, the registration deadline for Committee Day is Friday\, February 27th\, 2026.  \nWe’ll see you soon!
URL:https://maineea.org/event/committee-day-march-14th/
LOCATION:MEA HQ\, 35 Community Drive\, Augusta\, ME\, 04330\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committee Day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T111146
CREATED:20260302T201147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T054432Z
UID:27923-1773246600-1773257400@maineea.org
SUMMARY:How To Handle Dangerous Behavior
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the Dangerous Behavior Prevention and Intervention Law – Protections\, Protocols\, and Accountability.
URL:https://maineea.org/event/how-to-handle-dangerous-behavior-2/
LOCATION:Helen’s Restaurant\, 111 Main Street\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T111146
CREATED:20260212T050050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T202655Z
UID:27802-1772643600-1772650800@maineea.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED! UD 11 Bargaining Training
DESCRIPTION:This bargaining training is designed to get you up and ready quickly in order to begin bargaining in the fall.
URL:https://maineea.org/event/ud-11-bargaining-training/
LOCATION:Dysart’s Restaurant Broadway\, 1110 Broadway\, Bangor\, ME\, 04401\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T183000
DTSTAMP:20260424T111146
CREATED:20260203T203759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T203759Z
UID:27721-1772643600-1772649000@maineea.org
SUMMARY:UD 2 and UD 3 Governance Networking Meeting
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nJoin your fellow MEA members for a Governance Networking Opportunity! You will meet other local leaders and your MEA Board members. Members of the MEA Board of Directors will provide updates regarding the work\, including the new Join Now program and other big things happening at the MEA Board level on your behalf. This will be an opportunity to learn\, share\, and elevate your Association together!
URL:https://maineea.org/event/ud-2-and-ud-3-governance-networking-meeting-2/
LOCATION:MEA South Portland Office\, 29 Christopher Toppi Drive\, South Portland\, ME\, 04106\, United States
CATEGORIES:UD Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T111146
CREATED:20260127T153019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T153949Z
UID:27657-1772269200-1772287200@maineea.org
SUMMARY:Committee Day - February 28th
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nWelcome to the registration site for MEA Committee Day on February 28th\, 2026!  \nSPECIAL NOTE: Committee Chairs and Board Liaisons have a meeting scheduled with President Jesse Hargrove at 8:30 am at MEA Headquarters.  \nLunch will be served. Accommodations are available at the Maine Evergreen\, Augusta\, for those members who live more than 90 miles from the MEA Augusta Office. Rooms are double-occupancy. You will be asked on the registration form if you need accommodations for Friday\, February 27th.  \nDue to deadlines with our caterer and hotel\, the registration deadline for Committee Day is Friday\, February 13th\, 2026.  \nWe’ll see you soon!
URL:https://maineea.org/event/committee-day-february-28th/
LOCATION:MEA HQ\, 35 Community Drive\, Augusta\, ME\, 04330\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committee Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T173000
DTSTAMP:20260424T111146
CREATED:20251219T162504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T162627Z
UID:27200-1772035200-1772040600@maineea.org
SUMMARY:Keeping Disruptive Students Engaged: Examining the Need for Targeted Classroom Management Training
DESCRIPTION:Teachers often encounter disruptive behaviors\, which can escalate into more severe behavior if classroom management strategies are not employed. This session will discuss the ongoing behavior crisis in schools\, and participants will leave with practical\, evidence-based classroom management strategies they can implement immediately.
URL:https://maineea.org/event/keeping-disruptive-students-engaged-examining-the-need-for-targeted-classroom-management-training/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T153000
DTSTAMP:20260424T111146
CREATED:20251105T195311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T200242Z
UID:26862-1771661700-1771687800@maineea.org
SUMMARY:MEA Together As One Winter Conference - Bangor
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER \nCome Learn with Us! \nMEA’s Together as One Winter Conference offers the perfect FREE opportunity for members to connect with union colleagues from across the state and enhance their skills as educators\, leaders\, and change-makers. \nTake advantage of this valuable opportunity to learn\, grow\, and connect with your union colleagues.
URL:https://maineea.org/event/mea-together-as-one-winter-conference-bangor/
LOCATION:United Technologies Center Region 4\, 200 Hogan Rd.\, Bangor\, ME\, 04401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T181500
DTSTAMP:20260424T111146
CREATED:20250821T194209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T082959Z
UID:26271-1770742800-1770747300@maineea.org
SUMMARY:Pre-Retirement Seminar - Session 6
DESCRIPTION:Winter Pre-Retirement Seminar\n\n\nPre-Retirement Seminar – Session 6\n \nThis session will be held on two evenings from 5:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. via Zoom. \n• Tuesday\, February 10\, 2026 – Presentation by MEA Benefits Trust. \n• Wednesday\, February 11\, 2026 – Presentations by MEA-Retired and MainePERS \nThe link to access the Zoom meeting\, along with the materials from MEA-Retired\, MEA Benefits Trust\, and MainePERS will be emailed to the email address used during registration. This email will be sent the day before your session. The meeting link will be used for both nights of your session. \nPlease be aware that there have been instances where the Zoom link and materials have been sent to a junk/spam folder. We ask that you check these folders. \nIf you receive a notice that you need a ticket to attend the meeting\, please disregard. You DO NOT need a ticket to attend the meeting.
URL:https://maineea.org/event/pre-retirement-seminar-session-6-5/
LOCATION:ME
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T183000
DTSTAMP:20260424T111146
CREATED:20260115T050721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T082957Z
UID:27503-1770741000-1770748200@maineea.org
SUMMARY:District 8 Governance Networking Meeting!
DESCRIPTION:Join your fellow MEA members for a Governance Networking Opportunity! You will meet other local leaders and your MEA Board members.
URL:https://maineea.org/event/district-8-governance-networking-meeting/
LOCATION:T&B Celebration Center\, 414 Madison Avenue\, Skowhegan\, ME\, 04976\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T111146
CREATED:20260126T205629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T205835Z
UID:27650-1770224400-1770231600@maineea.org
SUMMARY:Dine & Discuss
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nJOIN US FOR CONVERSATION WITH YOUR LEGISLATORS Key leaders from the Maine House & Senate will be joining us for dinner and discussion around the topics that are important to educators. We’ll spend some time brainstorming questions that you’d like to ask legislators\, then during dinner you’ll be seated with those that represent the towns in your school district.
URL:https://maineea.org/event/dine-discuss/
LOCATION:Jimmy the Greek’s\, 215 Saco Ave\, Old Orchard Beach\, ME\, 04064\, United States
CATEGORIES:UD Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T111146
CREATED:20260107T122014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T055409Z
UID:27461-1769617800-1769626800@maineea.org
SUMMARY:UD 11 Dangerous Behavior Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an important training on Maine’s Dangerous Behavior and Prevention Law.
URL:https://maineea.org/event/ud-11-dangerous-behavior-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Dysart’s Restaurant Broadway\, 1110 Broadway\, Bangor\, ME\, 04401\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T181500
DTSTAMP:20260424T111146
CREATED:20250821T194207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T055407Z
UID:26270-1769533200-1769537700@maineea.org
SUMMARY:Pre-Retirement Seminar - Session 5
DESCRIPTION:Winter Pre-Retirement Seminar\n\n\nPre-Retirement Seminar – Session 5\n \nThis session will be held on two evenings from 5:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. via Zoom. \n• Tuesday\, January 27\, 2026 – Presentation by MEA Benefits Trust. \n• Wednesday\, January 28\, 2026 – Presentations by MEA-Retired and MainePERS \nThe link to access the Zoom meeting\, along with the materials from MEA-Retired\, MEA Benefits Trust\, and MainePERS will be emailed to the email address used during registration. This email will be sent the day before your session. The meeting link will be used for both nights of your session. \nPlease be aware that there have been instances where the Zoom link and materials have been sent to a junk/spam folder. We ask that you check these folders. \nIf you receive a notice that you need a ticket to attend the meeting\, please disregard. You DO NOT need a ticket to attend the meeting.
URL:https://maineea.org/event/pre-retirement-seminar-session-5-3/
LOCATION:ME
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T153000
DTSTAMP:20260424T111146
CREATED:20251105T193604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T193856Z
UID:26852-1769242500-1769268600@maineea.org
SUMMARY:MEA Together As One Winter Conference - Machias
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER \nCome Learn with Us! \nMEA’s Together as One Winter Conference offers the perfect FREE opportunity for members to connect with union colleagues from across the state and enhance their skills as educators\, leaders\, and change-makers. \nTake advantage of this valuable opportunity to learn\, grow\, and connect with your union colleagues.
URL:https://maineea.org/event/mea-together-as-one-winter-conference-machias/
LOCATION:University of Maine at Machias\, 116 O'Brien Avenue\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T111146
CREATED:20260107T122010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T141406Z
UID:27459-1769099400-1769108400@maineea.org
SUMMARY:UD 12 Governance Networking Meeting!
DESCRIPTION:Please join your MEA Board of Director\, Lauren Remington\, to share/hear what is happening within your Local and your State.
URL:https://maineea.org/event/ud-12-governance-networking-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Helen’s Restaurant\, 111 Main Street\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T173000
DTSTAMP:20260424T111146
CREATED:20251219T162346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T162700Z
UID:27198-1768492800-1768498200@maineea.org
SUMMARY:Maine K-12 Educator and Administrator Experiences Managing Challenging Student Behavior in Schools - What the Research Tells Us
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Sarah Wilkinson\, Higher Education Member and Assistant Professor of Special Education at USM\, and Dr. Gretchen Scheibel\, Assistant Research Professor at the University of Kansas\, as they share their research on behavior in Maine schools\, its impact on staff\, and their recommendations for improving teaching and learning conditions.
URL:https://maineea.org/event/maine-k-12-educator-and-administrator-experiences-managing-challenging-student-behavior-in-schools-what-the-research-tells-us/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T111146
CREATED:20251211T175307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T175307Z
UID:27149-1768408200-1768417200@maineea.org
SUMMARY:Dangerous Behavior and Prevention Training District 6 & 7
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE *Registration closes Thursday\, January 8th at 5pm.  \nTo help increase workplace and student safety\, MEA helped pass the Dangerous Behavior and Prevention and Intervention Law. Among other things\, the law: *Protects your paycheck and sick time\, if a dangerous behavior is substantiated and a staff person is injured. *Requires administration to work with the union to develop action plans that keep students and staff safe. After the training\, you will know: 1. What constitutes a dangerous behavior. 2. What protections are in place and covered by the law. 3. The protocols your district should have in place. 4. How your union can ensure administration is held accountable in addressing dangerous behavior. 5. How to navigate the report process.
URL:https://maineea.org/event/dangerous-behavior-and-prevention-training-district-6-7/
LOCATION:MEA Board Room\, 35 Community Drive\, Augusta\, ME\, 04330\, United States
CATEGORIES:UD Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T111146
CREATED:20251211T165632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T175645Z
UID:27147-1768406400-1768419000@maineea.org
SUMMARY:UD 4 & UD 5 Dangerous Behavior Prevention & Intervention Training
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nLearn how this important law that the MEA helped pass can increase workplace and student safety.
URL:https://maineea.org/event/ud-4-ud-5-dangerous-behavior-prevention-intervention-training-2/
LOCATION:Montsweag Restaurant\, 942 U.S. 1\, Woolwich\, ME\, 04579\, United States
CATEGORIES:UD Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T181500
DTSTAMP:20260424T111146
CREATED:20250821T194204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T055404Z
UID:26268-1768323600-1768328100@maineea.org
SUMMARY:Pre-Retirement Seminar - Session 4
DESCRIPTION:Winter Pre-Retirement Seminar\n\n\nPre-Retirement Seminar – Session 4\n \nThis session will be held on two evenings from 5:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. via Zoom. \n• Tuesday\, January 13\, 2026 – Presentation by MEA Benefits Trust. \n• Wednesday\, January 14\, 2026 – Presentations by MEA-Retired and MainePERS \nThe link to access the Zoom meeting\, along with the materials from MEA-Retired\, MEA Benefits Trust\, and MainePERS will be emailed to the email address used during registration. This email will be sent the day before your session. The meeting link will be used for both nights of your session. \nPlease be aware that there have been instances where the Zoom link and materials have been sent to a junk/spam folder. We ask that you check these folders. \nIf you receive a notice that you need a ticket to attend the meeting\, please disregard. You DO NOT need a ticket to attend the meeting.
URL:https://maineea.org/event/pre-retirement-seminar-session-4-3/
LOCATION:ME
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T111146
CREATED:20251119T200246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T212546Z
UID:27000-1768035600-1768053600@maineea.org
SUMMARY:Committee Day - January 10th\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nWelcome to the registration site for MEA Committee Day on January 10th\, 2026!  \nSPECIAL NOTE: Committee Chairs and Board Liaisons have a meeting scheduled with President Jesse Hargrove at 8:30 am at MEA Headquarters.  \nLunch will be served. Accommodations are available at the Maine Evergreen\, Augusta\, for those members who live more than 90 miles from the MEA Augusta Office. Rooms are double-occupancy. You will be asked on the registration form if you need accommodations for Friday\, January 9th.  \nDue to deadlines with our caterer and hotel\, the registration deadline for Committee Day is Thursday\, December 18th\, 2025.  \nWe’ll see you soon!
URL:https://maineea.org/event/committee-day-january-10th-2026/
LOCATION:MEA HQ\, 35 Community Drive\, Augusta\, ME\, 04330\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committee Day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T180000
DTSTAMP:20260424T111146
CREATED:20251218T200118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T160140Z
UID:27192-1767884400-1767895200@maineea.org
SUMMARY:UD 1 Benefits of Membership
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nLearn about some of the “hidden” benefits of membership.
URL:https://maineea.org/event/ud-1-benefits-of-membership/
LOCATION:Duffy’s Tavern & Grill\, 4 Main St.\, Kennebunk\, 04043\, United States
CATEGORIES:UD Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T111146
CREATED:20251209T153801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T153801Z
UID:27133-1767807000-1767814200@maineea.org
SUMMARY:The Duty of Fair Representation Training Registration UD 9
DESCRIPTION: REGISTER HERE \nPlease join MEA General Counsel\, Ben Grant and UniServ Director\, Phyllis Hunter to learn the ins and outs of The Duty of Fair Representation. The Local Association will be faced with many decisions in processing grievances. The bargaining agent has a legal obligation to its bargaining unit members known as “the Duty of Fair Representation” or “DFR\,” for short. While this may sound intimidating\, be assured that following best practices for processing grievances will keep the Local Association well within the legal requirements of DFR.
URL:https://maineea.org/event/the-duty-of-fair-representation-training-registration-ud-9/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
CATEGORIES:UD Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T111146
CREATED:20251205T141827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T132407Z
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SUMMARY:UD 11 Dangerous Behavior Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an important training on Maine’s Dangerous Behavior and Prevention Law.
URL:https://maineea.org/event/ud-11-dangerous-behavior-meeting/
LOCATION:Dysart’s Restaurant Broadway\, 1110 Broadway\, Bangor\, ME\, 04401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T111146
CREATED:20251202T060738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T150516Z
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SUMMARY:UD 12 Governance Networking
DESCRIPTION:Please join your MEA Board of Director\, Lauren Remington\, to share/hear what is happening within your Local and your State.
URL:https://maineea.org/event/ud-12-governance-networking/
LOCATION:Helen’s Restaurant\, 111 Main Street\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T180000
DTSTAMP:20260424T111146
CREATED:20251109T215711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T150514Z
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SUMMARY:District 9 Grievance Training 2025
DESCRIPTION:Advocacy is the foundation of union activism\n\n\nAdvocacy is the foundation of union activism. Come explore what advocacy is and the many types of advocacy locals engage as you learn the nuts and bolts of grievance handling. Topics include: the role and rights of union “stewards”\, Weingarten rights\, complaints and investigations\, and the grievance process. Participants will leave with the skills to advocate for members to build local union power. \nThis training is open to ALL association leaders and members interested in becoming an advocate in the future. Your union’s power comes from its members and is directly related to the number of members who are active participants in our union work. Whether you’re a seasoned local leader or new to union advocacy and hoping to learn more\, this is the training for you!
URL:https://maineea.org/event/district-9-grievance-training-2025/
LOCATION:ME
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T183000
DTSTAMP:20260424T111146
CREATED:20251119T102328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T060734Z
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SUMMARY:UD 1 Sharing Holiday Cheer!
DESCRIPTION:Hear What’s Happening in District 1 & Around the State\n\n\nSharing Holiday Cheer \nPlease join fellow MEA local leaders and representatives to share holiday cheer! We will meet to hear what’s happening here in our UniServ district and around the state. Most importantly\, we’ll have plenty of time to network and enjoy each other’s company as winter approaches. \nDinner will be provided.
URL:https://maineea.org/event/ud-1-sharing-holiday-cheer/
LOCATION:Duffy’s Tavern & Grill\, 4 Main Street\, Kennebunk\, ME\, 04043\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T111146
CREATED:20251109T215710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T060731Z
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SUMMARY:District 7 Dangerous Behavior and Prevention Training
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about The Dangerous Behavior and Prevention and Intervention Law.\n\n\nPlease join Melissa Statman\, MEA UniServ Director\, District 7 to learn more about The Dangerous Behavior and Prevention and Intervention Law. \nTo help increase workplace and student safety\, MEA helped pass the Dangerous Behavior and Prevention and Intervention Law. Among other things\, the law: \n\nProtects your paycheck and sick time\, if a dangerous behavior is substantiated and a staff person is injured.\nRequires administration to work with the union to develop action plans that keep students and staff safe.\n\nAfter the training\, you will know: \n\nWhat constitutes a dangerous behavior.\nWhat protections are in place and covered by the law.\nThe protocols your district should have in place.\nHow your union can ensure administration is held accountable in addressing dangerous behavior.\nHow to navigate the report process.
URL:https://maineea.org/event/district-7-dangerous-behavior-and-prevention-training/
LOCATION:Maine Education Association\, 35 Community Drive\, Augusta\, ME\, 04330\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T111146
CREATED:20251022T173525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T101130Z
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SUMMARY:UD 8 Network and Train
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an opportunity to connect with your MEA Board members\, followed by an important training on Dangerous Behavior.\n\n\nIn this training\, you will learn: \n\nWhat qualifies as a “dangerous behavior” under the law\nThe specific protections and rights the law provides\nThe protocols your district should have in place\nHow your union can hold administration accountable\nHow to navigate the reporting process effectively
URL:https://maineea.org/event/ud-8-network-and-train/
LOCATION:T&B Celebration Center\, 414 Madison Avenue\, Skowhegan\, ME\, 04976\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T111146
CREATED:20251026T193701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T101133Z
UID:26802-1763483400-1763492400@maineea.org
SUMMARY:District 9 Governance Networking Meeting!
DESCRIPTION:UniServ District 9 Governance Networking Meeting\n\n\nThere’s no doubt that times are tough in public education right now. If you’re looking for a ‘pick me up’ to lift your spirits\, then please join your community of fellow MEA members at the upcoming Governance Networking Event. Your local MEA Board of Directors will offer opportunities for you to 1) bring some positive recognition to the good work that’s happening in public education every day and 2) feel more empowered to inform how MEA will chart its future work during these challenging times. This will be an opportunity to learn\, share\, and elevate public education and our Association together!
URL:https://maineea.org/event/district-9-governance-networking-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Darby’s\, 155 High Street\, Belfast\, ME\, 04915\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T111146
CREATED:20251022T173525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T222820Z
UID:26768-1763055000-1763062200@maineea.org
SUMMARY:UD 6 & UD 14 Governance Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:If you’re looking for a ‘pick me up’ to lift your spirits\, then please join your community of fellow MEA members at this event.
URL:https://maineea.org/event/ud-6-ud-14-governance-networking-event/
LOCATION:Auburn Middle School\, 38 Falcon Drive\, Auburn\, ME\, 04210\, United States
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