Minnesota Educator: February-March 2024
President’s message: When teachers are chanting, you know it’s time to act
The stories on the picket lines and sidewalk rallies have been the same whether I was in Anoka, Bemidji, Chisholm, or a dozen school districts in between the last few…
Legislative agenda focuses on pensions, pay, health care
Minnesota’s legislative session starts Feb. 12 for the second year of the legislative biennium with the pro-public education and pro-union majorities.
How to stay informed, get involved this legislative session
With pro-public education and pro-union majorities in both the Senate and House, educators need to be involved with the legislative process now more than ever before and have the opportunity…
Burnout, staff shortages, pay, pensions, health insurance are top concern
Demoralizing working conditions, compensation that is failing to sustain educators’ families, and retirement anxiety were near universal concerns in a new poll of Education Minnesota members commissioned by the union.
East Grand Forks transportation staff get needed support in latest contract
The members of the Education Minnesota: East Grand Forks Education Support Professionals who work as bus drivers for the school district were able to secure large salary increases in their…
Roseville union leadership program centers teacher voice in district with support from national union
Education Minnesota-Roseville is the only local in the state to participate in the American Federation of Teachers’ Teacher Leader Program, which aims to bring teacher voice to district decisions on…
Fergus Falls’ Prairie Science Class allows students to experience outdoor education in rare partnership with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
“All you need is a door” is the motto of the Prairie Science Class, a partnership between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Prairie Wetlands Learning Center and Fergus…
Earned sick, safe time law now effective for all workers
On Jan. 1, Minnesota’s new Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) law became effective. This law is a huge step forward for a significant number of workers who did not…
Delegate selection underway for Representative Convention
Plans are underway for the 2024 Education Minnesota Representative Convention, taking place April 19-20 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bloomington – Minneapolis South.
Upcoming NEA RA State-Credentialed delegate elections in locals with contested races
Education Minnesota members should also watch for local elections taking place in their local union and zone for members wanting to be delegates to the NEA’s Representative Assembly.
Educators Rally for Respectable Retirement
Educators Rally for Respectable Retirement
Let legislators know we’re standing together for pension reform! Attend our first legislative rally of the session!
Solidarity season!
Demoralizing working conditions, compensation that is failing to sustain educators’ families, and retirement anxiety were near universal concerns in a new poll of Education Minnesota members commissioned by the union.
Aspiring educators fight for support this legislative session
Education Minnesota Aspiring Educators, the union of more than 3,000 future teachers across the state, are raising their voice for student teacher support at the Capitol this year.
