Fighting for the public schools our students and educators deserve Join the IEA
Join the fight for public education! Together, our union is the biggest and most important voice for Idaho students, public schools and educators.
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No other professional organization does more for educators across Idaho. With your support, we can protect our profession today, and for the next generation of teachers.
What Are You Waiting For?
TOP 1O REASONS TO JOIN THE IEA
Power In Numbers
There is power in numbers. Joining your union gives you greater influence over the decisions that affect your classroom and career. Whether you advocate for changes in your school, speak at school board meetings, advocate for increased school funding at the state and local level, or lobby your state legislators, your union is behind you.
Better Pay, Benefits and Working Conditions
As part of your local, you can fight for better pay and benefits for your colleagues, a better learning environment for your students and better working conditions for your colleagues.
Deepen Your Practice
Your union helps you advocate for high-quality mentoring, professional development and collaboration time so you can improve your practice as an educator. Together, (and that includes you and your co-workers!) we can work with your school district to make our schools the best they can be.
A National Community of Educators
As a member of your local union, you are also a member of your state affiliate and the largest labor union in the nation. In all, you'll be joining more than three million other like-minded colleagues across your district, our state, and the nation who are working to better students lives.
Improved Working and Student Learning Conditions at Your School
As a member, you are empowered to advocate for smaller class sizes, less standardized testing, input into curriculum, and safe buildings, just to name a few. Better working conditions for you mean a better learning environment for your students.
Positive Change in Your Workplace
As part of a strong local union, you can work with your administration as a partner and collaborate with the PTA and other community organizations to resolve issues in your school. As a professional educator and education expert, your perspective and input are critical to your students and community.
Enhanced Support of Your Legal Rights
Your local union's collective bargaining agreement with your school district is an enforceable legal document that protects your rights. It contains a formal procedure for advancing grievances with support of an expert. Your association will be there for you to offer guidance, advice, and, if necessary,
legal representation.
Commitment to Equity in Education
One of our union's basic tenets is that every Idaho student deserves a free, quality education no matter where they live. As a member, you join forces with thousands of fellow educators striving for equity and fairness in our public schools.
Insurance for the Unexpected
Being an educator can, at times, seem like walking a tightrope. But your union has your back with the Educator Employment Liability program. A little insurance — just in case.
Member Benefits
Improve your buying power and save money with the our Member Benefits program that offers extensive benefits and discounts. Mental health resources, home and auto insurance, retail discounts, banking and lending, travel and more — it's all part of your member benefit package.
