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The Maine Education Association is a diverse group of professional educators, standing together to ensure that our voice, values, and priorities are heard and respected and that every Maine student has the opportunity for an outstanding education. MEA advocates for better pay, benefits, and working conditions for members. We stand up for, support, and empower members in and out of the classroom. And MEA works to ensure equity, prevent discrimination and prejudice, and advance great public schools for all educators and students across the state.

Your MEA Membership Benefits

MEA Member Benefits

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Contract Rights and Benefits

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Access to grievance procedure with qualified representation

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$1 million professional liability insurance through NEA

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NEA Member Benefits

  • Life Insurance
  • Auto & Home Insurance Program
  • Car Rental Program
  • Travel Discounts
  • Magazine Service
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Access to MEA staff, who are always a phone call or click away

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Free death and dismemberment coverage for eligible members

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Award-winning magazine, Maine Educator, highlights important issues, shares interesting member stories, offers workplace resources

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Attorney representation in employment-related criminal defense matters

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Help maintaining and negotiating your collective bargaining agreement to safeguard working conditions, salaries and benefits

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An outlet to share your voice in public education policy issues

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Advocacy work to make sure state and national policies directly benefit students and educators

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Retirement counseling services

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Access to educator mentors and free lesson plans

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Access to MEA App and Members Only Section on website

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Right to vote in Association matters-officers, contracts, etc.

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Grants to fund education related projects for members and MEA scholarships for students

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Legal help with certification/authorization denials

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National Board Certification training and guidance

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Programs to improve outreach to your students and your community

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Ability to serve on your negotiations team to improve pay, benefits, and working conditions

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Legal assistance with disputed retirement claims

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On-going professional development opportunities, including help with implementation of work related issues, like evaluations, dealing with administrators or discipline

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MEA public image campaigns to highlight the success of members and public education

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