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Out with the Old, in with the New!
posted by: Alana | December 15, 2014, 07:35 pm
Mike Antonucci from the Education Intelligence Agency couldn’t have put it better when he said that for unions to really make great strides on behalf of Millenials in the teaching profession it “would require sacrificing the interests of those in the room for those still outside of the building.”   Continue Reading...
Judge Rules August Opt-Out Illegal in Michigan
posted by: Alana | September 05, 2014, 10:22 am

Yesterday, Michigan Administrative Law Judge Julia C. Stern found the union guilty of unfair labor practices and mandated that public employees be allowed to resign from membership at any time. Here’s what  people are asking…   Continue Reading...

Despite the advent of right-to-work laws in Michigan, the Michigan Education Association (MEA) recently sent bill collectors after a kindergarten teacher and AAE member for her “unpaid union dues.”

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As many teachers know, right-to-work laws are drastically changing the climate for educators in the state of Michigan. No longer required to pay union dues or fees as a condition of employment, teachers across the state are exercising their rights and leaving the MEA in record numbers.

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Two AAE member educators, Regional Membership Director Kristi Lacroix, and coalition of other local stakeholders testified Thursday before a Pennsylvania House committee in support of a new paycheck protection bill designed to promote teacher freedom of choice and union accountability.   Continue Reading...

Teacher Appreciation Week is a great time to reflect on the profession and the daily struggles teachers face.

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Recently, while reviewing teachers union contracts in Michigan’s 200 biggest public school districts, the Mackinac Center For Public Policy found a clause giving “special consideration” to applicants that are of the non-Christian faith.

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New Data: Union Membership Shrinks as AAE Grows
posted by: Ruthie | March 11, 2014, 11:15 am

Membership in labor unions has continuously declined for the past decade as a growing number of individuals opt out of union politics and exorbitant dues. Teachers unions are no exception. Educators across the country are embracing professional alternatives like AAE as they continue to reject big labor’s outdated model of representation.

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The True Cost of Professional Protection
posted by: Ruthie | March 07, 2014, 11:00 am

Despite a mass exodus of members in recent years, many teachers remain in the union for the sole purpose of retaining professional liability insurance. Without knowledge of alternatives like AAE, many teachers consider their membership a necessary expense. Illustrating this reality is an emerging story in Michigan where union leaders and teachers are at odds over the true price of protecting one’s career.

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Teachers Rejects State & National Unions in Kansas
posted by: Ruthie | January 23, 2014, 02:52 pm

For the seventh time since 2009, a Kansas school district has voted to decertify their local teachers association from the KNEA and National Education Association (NEA). Spearville, the latest district to vote on such a measure, recently sought the assistance of the Kansas Association of American Educators, an AAE state chapter in order to gain their independence to form a local bargaining unit.

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Michigan Post Right-to-Work
posted by: Ruthie | October 08, 2013, 01:06 pm
On March 28, 2013, Michigan's Right-to-Work law went into full effect, finally providing Michigan teachers and other workers the freedom to choose whether they want to be a member of a union. Since its inception, AAE has seen a large increase in Michigan teachers searching for professional benefits without the partisan politics of the Michigan Education Association (MEA). However, due to the mass exodus of members, Michigan union leaders are doing everything in their power to keep workers in the fold.   Continue Reading...
Teachers in Kenosha, Wisconsin are now able to choose an association that best meets their needs. Following sweeping changes that ended forced unionism in Wisconsin in 2011, the Kenosha Teachers Union was required to file for annual recertification by August 30th in order to bargain for local teachers. According to reports, the union did not meet this deadline, as the majority of members voted in favor of decertification.   Continue Reading...
Unified Dues: More than Teachers Bargain For
posted by: Alix | September 16, 2013, 11:46 am
In right-to-work states or in communities where union membership is entirely voluntary, teachers and education employees often join their local National Education Association (NEA) affiliate thinking they are advancing their profession and protecting their interests, without the union baggage. Drawn in by the promises of a "united voice" and "dues staying at the state level," busy teachers often get more than they bargained for when joining these self-proclaimed "professional associations."   Continue Reading...
This week, the Education Intelligence Agency (EIA) posted a blog reporting the number of NEA employees in each of their state affiliate offices. It is no surprise that in compulsory union states, like Michigan and New Jersey, the number of union employees is far higher than in states where teachers have a choice. The varying extremes in the number of employees solicit further consideration and should serve as a wakeup call to union members bankrolling these organizations.   Continue Reading...
NEA Membership Numbers Show Continued Decline
posted by: Ruthie | July 16, 2013, 10:16 am
Following an eventful 2013 annual conference, the NEA's official membership numbers have hit the internet. According to the Education Intelligence Agency, the NEA has lost over 9% of its members nationwide. The 2011-12 school year absorbed the sharpest decline, with almost 104,000 fewer members in the ranks from the previous year. However, the losses continued by more than 41,000 members in the just-concluded 2012-13 school year.   Continue Reading...
NEFW Spotlight: Non-Union Option Embraced in Wisconsin
posted by: Ruthie | June 27, 2013, 08:10 am
In honor of National Employee Freedom Week, a nationwide campaign offering an unparalleled focus on the freedoms union employees have to opt out of union membership, we are sharing stories of teachers who have exercised their rights and have chosen the organization that best meets their needs.   Continue Reading...
In honor of National Employee Freedom Week, a nationwide campaign offering an unparalleled focus on the freedoms union employees have to opt out of union membership, we are sharing stories of teachers who have exercised their rights and have chosen the organization that best meets their needs.   Continue Reading...
AAE Executive Director Gary Beckner's op-ed America's Teachers Have A Choice, And This Includes Not Joining A Teachers' Union in today's edition of Forbes.    Continue Reading...
According to records obtained by the Salisbury Daily times, the Maryland National Education Association (MNEA) affiliate hid an embezzlement of nearly a half-million dollars from its members. Fearing a devastating membership loss, the MNEA conspired not to report special education teacher Denise Owens' use of union dues for gambling.   Continue Reading...
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