I pay dues. Am I a member?
Not necessarily.
Everyone covered under the VEA-VSD Comprehensive Professional Agreement (CPA) benefits from the same contractual protections and everyone has rights to advocacy. However, you are a member only if you have signed an enrollment form. This form is available from your building rep or from the VEA office.
What is the benefit of being a member?
There are many benefits to being a member of the association. A few of the top benefits follow. #MembershipMatter
| Professional Matters | MEMBER | NON-MEMBER |
| Professional Development Certification- NBCT Cadre *Participation in local program subject to change. Non members are not allowed to participate in state NBCT cadre programs. |
$150 – 650 | $225 – 1100* |
| Professional Development – Jump Start Programs | $50-250 | No |
| Professional Development – Human Civil Rights, Bargaining Training, Leadership Development, Special Ed Boot Camp, etc. | Yes | No |
| Professional Development – TPEP, CCSS, Diversity, Culturally Responsive Strategies, etc. | Yes | No |
| Professional Development – WEA-Retired Seminars | Yes | No |
| Legal Services/Advocacy | ||
| Advocacy beyond CPA (ie Certification disciplinary hearing, representation at statutory adverse employment action hearings, and related legal assistance ) | Yes | No |
| Attorney Referral Program – Consultation with Local Attorney | Yes | No |
| $1,000,000 Liability Insurance | Yes | No |
| Employment Liability Endorsement for Medical and Related Arts (Nurses, OT, PT, athletic trainers) | Yes | No |
| Association Activities | ||
| Attend local association meetings and social functions | Yes | No |
| Eligible to attend meetings to discuss contract grievances concerning the individual. | Yes | Yes |
| Communications – Newsletters, surveys, etc | Yes | No |
| Voting Rights– contract ratification, leadership, etc. | Yes | No |
| Supporting face to face discussions with elected officials regarding the decisions that affect K-12 students and staff | Yes | No |
| Eligible to participate in bargaining surveys/ provide input into bargaining | Yes | No |
| Voting privileges (contract ratification, election of officers, etc.) | Yes | No |
| Eligible to hold elected office at local, state, national levels of the association. | Yes | No |
| Ability to attend local, state and regional WEA conferences, briefings, and trainings. | Yes | No |
| Contractual Rights | ||
| Collective Bargaining | Yes | Yes |
| Grievances up to Arbitration (if local association is in support) | Yes | Yes |
| Arbitration of a grievance (only if approved by local association) | Yes | Yes |
| NEA Member Benefits | ||
| NEA Term Life Insurance at no cost | Yes | No |
| NEA Member Click and Save Member Discounts (life insurance, car and home insurance, travel and leisure, credit cards, etc) | Yes | No |
| NEA Member Benefits * Home Financing * Student Loans * Personal Loans * NEA Academy Online Learning * NEA Auto Purchase Program * NEA ID Theft Protection * NEA Magazine Service |
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes |
No No No No No No No |
