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Pension legislation moving through committees, TRA Board election voting open until April 21

Education Minnesota continues its work on pension improvements this legislative session as it always has. Legislation has been introduced and debate has begun, members across the state are engaging in their local and state advocacy plans to get legislative support and Education Minnesota staff have been meeting with legislators and the governor regularly and continue to push them to increase their support for educator pensions. Read more.

President’s message: Now is the time to bargain the contracts we deserve
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President’s message: Now is the time to bargain the contracts we deserve

Education Minnesota President, Denise Specht’s message: The negotiations for our new contracts this spring are the chance to complete the work that started a year ago when so many of us campaigned to elect the first pro-education majorities to lead state government in a decade. Read more.

TRA Board candidate information coming soon
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TRA Board candidate information coming soon

The Minnesota Teachers Retirement Association active members soon will choose two representatives for the Board of Trustees. Two members will be elected for four-year terms which begin July 1. Six candidates are running for the open spots, and Education Minnesota has decided to provide members with multiple opportunities to learn more about the candidates before making their voting decision.