I’m sticking with my union!

MCEA MEMBERS ACCOMPLISH MORE TOGETHER

Union members working together to give our kids the education they deserve.

The members and leaders of the Martin County Education Association have achieved so much this year.
1.	Negotiated and ratified 2022-23 contract, now pending School Board approval. The contract includes:
•	Raises between $1400-$2400 for all eligible teachers
•	Improved evaluation language
•	$500 incentive for recruiting bus drivers
•	Increase to Western Zone Supplement
•	Increase to tutoring stipend
•	Millage negotiation, with increases for veteran teachers who had been left out of TSIA dollars for two years
2.	Collaborated with the district:
•	Facilitated meetings with Site Reps and teacher leaders at their schools so that teacher voices are heard
•	Hurricane make-up days
3.	Collaborated with the AFSCME bargaining unit to cement solidarity regarding work environment and wages
4.	Represented and assisted members with:
•	Disciplinary actions and proceedings
•	Overpayment issue
5.	Represented members on District committees, e.g. Student Conduct, Calendar, Pd, Insurance
6.	
Western Zone Grievance- on-going, and the impetus for the increase for all Western Zone teachers
7.	Collaborated with site Administrators to ensure contract is being followed
8.	Provide resources/seminars, and benefits through our union partners for retirement, drop, student loan forgiveness, and mental health
9.	School Site visits with “Lunch and Learns” to enhance communication with teachers in small group settings
10.	Held a general membership meeting in January to provide a voice for all members to ask questions of their union leadership and bargaining Team

In numbers there is strength. I’m sticking with my union!

MARTIN COUNTY
EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

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