Local leader resources
Presidents
Resources to support you as the president of your local union.
NEW: Guidance on ‘slap a teacher’ and other TikTok challenges
PDF, 1 pg., 135KB
2021-22 Presidents Manual
PDF, 236 pgs., 10MB
Educator Speech in Support of Black Lives Matter: Legal Protections and Limitations
PDF, 3 pgs., 248KB
2021 RC and local officer election guidelines
Word doc, 2 pgs., 40KB
2021 mail ballot guidelines
Word doc, 4 pgs., 32KB
Protecting Virtual Meetings handout
PDF, 1 pg., 68KB
Connecting With Aspiring Educators brochure
PDF, 2 pgs., 737KB
Meet and Confer infographic
“What’s New, What’s Different?” booklet
PDF, 4 pgs., 232KB
Post-Janus PELRA and duty of fair representation training video (MRA 1)
Community Outreach Subsidy Program details and forms
Education Minnesota will reimburse your local up to $400 per year for costs associated with printing, ad placement, mailing, etc.
Organizing for Settlement Fund details and forms
The Organizing for Settlement Fund represents Education Minnesota’s commitment to assist local and state affiliates and members during protracted bargaining and in strike situations.
Member Rights Unrequested Leave of Absence/Non-Renewal
For all districts except Duluth, Minneapolis, Rochester and St. Paul.
PDF, 24 pgs., 471KB
Membership contacts
Resources to support you as the membership contact of your local union.
Education Minnesota membership materials ordering site
Membership contacts must use this site to order membership materials for the school year. Your local union number is both your username and password.
NEA Educators Employment Liability insurance and claim information
2021-22 Why Belong to Education Minnesota handout
PDF, 1 pg., 125 KB
2020-21 ESI Member Benefits handout
PDF, 2 pgs., 115 KB
Education Minnesota dues structures
2021-22 dues structure
PDF, 1 pg., 2MB
2020-21 dues structure
PDF, 1 pg., 187KB
2019-20 dues structure
PDF, 1 pg., 489KB
2018-19 dues structure
PDF, 1 pg., 400KB
Joined or hired mid-year proration charts
2021-22 prorated dues obligation chart – ESP
PDF, 2 pgs., 162KB
2021-22 prorated dues obligation chart – teacher
PDF, 2 pgs., 177KB
National affiliate dues allocations
2020-21 NEA dues pie chart
PDF, 2 pgs., 922KB
2020 AFT dues pie chart
PDF, 1 pgs., 538KB
2021-22 NEA student rebate
Payroll deduction sheets
Other resources
Secretaries
We’re committed to providing the resources and information you need in your role as local secretary. If you have questions or suggestions about information for this site, contact Education Minnesota Secretary-Treasurer Rodney Rowe.
123 Policy Handbook
Doc., 31 pgs., 1.5KB
ABC Policy Handbook
Doc., 25 pgs., 393KB
“What’s New, What’s Different?” booklet
PDF, 4 pgs., 232KB
Document retention policy
PDF, 2 pgs., 121KB
Document retention policy for a small local
PDF, 1 pg., 112KB
Meeting minutes according to Robert’s Rules
Robert’s Rules of Order Motions chart
Treasurers
Resources to support you as treasurer of your local union. If you have questions or suggestions about information for this site, contact Education Minnesota Secretary-Treasurer Rodney Rowe.
NEW! Important change to Form 1099-NEC (not Form 1099-MISC)
“What’s New, What’s Different?” booklet
PDF, 4 pgs., 232KB
Treasurers handbook
PDF, 108 pgs., 2.65MB
Internal Audit Committee Guidelines handbook
PDF, 36 pgs., 418KB
Affiliate standards and financial responsibilities
Dues and stipend survey
2019 average dues and stipend survey results – teacher and faculty locals
PDF, 12 pgs., 228KB
2019 average dues and stipend survey results – ESP locals
PDF, 5 pgs., 176KB
IRS information
NEW Important change to Form 1099-NEC,Filing the e-Postcard, Form 990-N User Guide and more
Education Minnesota dues structures
2021-22 dues structure
PDF, 1 pg., 2MB
2021-22 prorated dues obligation chart – ESP
PDF, 2 pgs., 162KB
2021-22 prorated dues obligation chart – teacher
PDF, 2 pgs., 177KB
2020-21 dues structure
PDF, 1 pg., 187KB
2019-20 dues structure
PDF, 1 pg., 489KB
Payroll deduction sheets
Your dues dollars
Charts showing the breakdown of our national affiliate dues:
