Join
NEA-Alaska/Retired now
and make your voice heard
in the organization that works actively and diligently to protect
your retirement benefits. Now more than ever we must protect
against retirement threats that include under-funded and at-risk
pension plans, attempts to cut back or eliminate retiree medical
benefits, and the creation of weaker pension tiers in Alaska.
For more information you may also contact Carol Vandor at NEA-Alaska directly by phone (907)
586-3090 or 1-888-478-3090 or email
carol.vandor@neaalaska.org
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Members receive a full range of professional services in the realm
of bargaining and advocacy including:
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Professional and experienced staff to assist
in collective bargaining, ranging from research to member
organizing to public relations.
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Training in the complete range of bargaining
skills.
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Advocacy for unfair labor practices.
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Professional and experienced staff to advise
and/or represent employees in grievance, dismissal,
non-retention, PTPC complaints, and other employment-related
matters.
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Training in advocacy skills and employee
rights to empower local rights committees.
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Members enjoy exclusive access to legal
services for matters beyond the contract which are employment
related and covered by Alaska State Statue.
Attorney Referral Program
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU'RE
UNDER FIRE
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Don't resign.
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Don't sign anything.
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Read carefully the relevant contract or
policy language.
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Document everything that happens with
specifics and names of witnesses.
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Write down everything you remember about the
problem.
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Immediately contact nearest Association
representative or NEA-Alaska office.
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU FEEL
THREATENED AT SCHOOL
If you are threatened or feel in danger because of some action by a
student or community member, you should immediately report the
incident to the nearest state trooper or local police, and report
the incident to the district administration.
Then you need to:
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Notify your local Association and/or
NEA-Alaska office that an unsafe condition exists.
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File a grievance if there has been some
violation of your negotiated agreement.
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Ensure that your local district has a school
safety program per AS 14.33.110-140, and is following it.
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Should you be attacked and injured while on
the job, make sure that you file a workers' compensation claim
with the district.
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Bargain strong language in your negotiated
agreement that sets "zero tolerance" for violence against school
staff.
Safe Schools Information & Resources
PROMOTING
EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION
As a benefit of membership, you will receive a full range of
professional services that help promote excellence in education.
Those services include:
