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Published: December 2, 2021
The National Education Association and other labor unions have led the fight for better working conditions, including the 8-hour workday, overtime rights, and access to health care and retirement security.
Educators’ working conditions are students’ learning conditions; good working conditions for educators promote student learning and engagement.
When educators come together to negotiate a fair contract with their employers, they can set limits on class size and address health and safety issues. They can pave the way for community schools and play a role in identifying and solving problems.
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Bills in Congress
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Oppose
HR 7428 Earned Wage Access Consumer Protection Act www.congress.gov
Introduced on February 20, 2024
A bill that would regulate the business of offering and providing earned wage access services to consumers, and for other purposes.
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Support
S 2850 Part-Time Worker Bill of Rights Act www.congress.gov
Introduced on September 19, 2023
A bill that would extend protections to part-time workers in the areas of family and medical leave and to ensure equitable treatment in the workplace.
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Support
HR 5563 Schedules That Work Act www.congress.gov
Introduced on September 19, 2023
A bill that would permit employees to request changes to their work schedules without fear of retaliation and to ensure that employers consider these requests, and to require employers to provide more predictable and stable schedules for employees in certain occupations with evidence of unpredictable and unstable scheduling practices that negatively affect employees, and for other purposes.
Letters & Testimony
NEA speaks up for the rights of students. Browse recent messages to Congressional leadership, and add your voice.
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NEA Reiterates Support for Nomination of Julie Su as Labor Secretary
Submitted on February 27, 2024
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NEA Responds to Bipartisan Group Seeking Input on National Paid Leave
Submitted on January 31, 2024
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NEA Comments for Hearing on Updated Overtime Rule
Submitted on November 28, 2023
Professional Pay
Competitive pay is crucial for attracting and retaining qualified educators for our students, throughout their academic journeys.
Health Benefits & Policy
NEA strongly supports access to quality, affordable, and comprehensive health care coverage for all residents of the United States.
Pensions & Retirement Security
Pensions are crucial to attracting and retaining qualified, experienced educators in the profession. And that's worth fighting for.
Job & Career Security
No matter their age, from Pre-K to higher ed, our students benefit when all educators—janitorial staff, paraeducators, and college professors alike—are treated like the professionals they are.
Advocating for Change
NEA helps build collective action for competitive pay, health benefits, and retirement security so we can attract and retain the best educators for our students.
We're speaking up for our students and public schools. Visit our Action Center to find out what you can do.
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Collaborating for Student Success
Successful collaboration requires commitment. The Collaborating for Student Success guidebook includes a comprehensive framework for successful collaboration, grounded in research and on-the-ground practice, as well as a number of tools to support you in your own collaboration efforts.
