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“When I started to get more involved with my union, I learned how important it was for members to be engaged. The union not only makes things better for educators, but it can make things better for the community as well.”
Quote by: Zellie Thomas, Math Teacher in Paterson, New Jersey
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The National Education Association (NEA), the nation's largest professional employee organization, is committed to advancing the cause of public education. NEA's 3 million members work at every level of education—from pre-school to university graduate programs. NEA has affiliate organizations in every state and in more than 14,000 communities across the United States.