Educators are busy preparing Utah's children for the future. Most don't have time to monitor the activities of the Legislature. Utah State Board of Education, local boards of education , and other agencies which set rules and regulations affecting public education. That's where UEA comes in, utilizing the strengths of its 18,000 members to influence policy makers and keep tabs on good and bad legislation.
In addition to serving as the "watchdog" for educators and public education, UEA offers its members:
NEA $1 million liability protection, UEA Legal Services program, and UniServ services and member advocacy.
NEA and UEA Member Benefits such as discount programs, insurance and purchasing programs, UEA Access Card. (See NEA Member Benefits).
Association publications such as NEA Today and NEA Now, UEA Action, UEA Now, Capitol Bulletin and other interim publications.
Participation in NEA and UEA professional development conferences, training, and workshops at no cost.
Full voting rights in association elections, contract ratification, and other decision -making processes.
Opportunities to run for elective office and delegate assemblies.
Access to NEA and UEA's vast archive of professional research.
Consultation with and assistance from UEA's professional staff specializing in bargaining, political organizing, conflict mediation, staff development, training and consulting, and media relations.
The cornerstone of UEA's member representation system is the UniServ program - a statewide staffing network which provides members with professional consultant in any one of 11 geographic locations. Fifteen UniServ directors offer on-site service in bargaining and contract enforcement, as well as advice on grievances, explanation of legal rights, political action and communications assistance, representation before administrators and boards of education, direct assistance at the bargaining table, and guidance related to professional development issues.
Online Feedback Form
Are you interested in joining the Utah Education Association or would you like more information about membership? Fill out the following feedback form and someone from your local UniServ (service office) will contact you.
Call Your Local Association
Call your local education association for more details, or phone the UEA Membership Department at (801) 266-4461, (800) 594-8996.