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Dates to revoke union membership deduction Membership organization options Union political contributions (2006) NEA Discloses Liberal Spending Habits NEA Resolutions vs. Teachers and Parents |
MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION
OPTIONS
Public school teachers in Colorado, unlike many other states, are free to join or not to join an employee organization. There are various unions and professional associations from which teachers can choose, including the following: PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COLORADO EDUCATORS The Professional Association of Colorado Educators (PACE) is a new state-based affiliate of the Association of American Educators (AAE) as of July 2007. AAE is the largest national non-union professional association, offering many of the same benefits that other teacher organizations provide—but at a fraction of the cost. AAE provides professional liability insurance, legal protection and professional development resources but without getting involved in partisan politics and controversial issues. In fact, AAE will never support or endorse any political advocacy, candidacy or cause. PACE is the premier professional teachers’ association that advances the profession through personal growth, professional development, teacher advocacy and protection, as well as promoting educational excellence, so that its members receive the respect, recognition and reward they deserve. Professional Association of
Colorado
Educators CHRISTIAN EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL Christian Educators Association International (CEAI) is
a leader in promoting the rights of religious persons in public education
and in providing benefits for educators (including professional liability
insurance).
Their mission is to serve the educational community by encouraging, equipping
and empowering Christian educators in public and private education. Christian Educators Association International AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS-COLORADO
The American Federation of Teachers was founded in 1916 to represent the
economic, social and professional interests of classroom teachers. It
is an affiliated international union of the AFL-CIO. The AFT has more
than 3,000 local affiliates nationwide, 43 state affiliates, and more
than 1.3 million members. AFT Colorado COLORADO EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
The Colorado Education Association (CEA), stands for reducing class sizes,
making schools safer, securing technology resources, and increasing school
funding. Local associations advocate at the local school board, while
full-time lobbyists work at the Legislature and in Congress, along with
member lobbyists from local affiliates. Every member must pay dues to
all levels: the local association, the CEA, and the National Education
Association (NEA). Colorado Education Association HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE PLANS |