RSU 50 Education Association Leads the Way
89% of RSU 50 EA (Southern Aroostook) members signed up to pay union dues using MEA’s new AutoPay system in just one day. AutoPay is a convenient, safe, and secure way to pay and take control of union dues without relying on payroll deduction. Learn more about why some locals are making the switch to AutoPay.
Portland Public Library Staff Association Picket
The Portland Public Library Staff Association held an informational picket on June 1 to call for more city funding for the public library highlighting low wages and financial struggles faced by library workers.
MEA-Retired
MEA-Retired member Rosemarie Smith from Saco welcomed prospective retirees to check out MEA-Retired membership resources at the recent MEA Representative Assembly in South Portland in May.
Learning From Maine
Season 2 is now airing, watch today!
Maine Finally Raises Teacher Pay to $50K by 2029!
“Teaching is my dream job,” Lily Withington (Portland EA) said. “But I’ve had quite a few conversations with my friends and family members that if I can’t pay the bills, I’ll leave.”
Read more here: bit.ly/50kteacher
47 years after starting college,
MEA member David Rinkle returned to finish his bachelor’s degree at the University of Maine and became a full-time teacher at Narraguagus High School.
“Trying to give them the inspiration that math can be fun, it’s just puzzles…there’s an answer you just have to find it!”
—David Rinkle (SAD 37 TA), speaking to News Center in May.
Watch the segment here:
bit.ly/davidrinklesad37
