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Pension Rally

Pension Rally
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The power of our union

Educators are powerful when we have a collective voice. Working in union gives us the power to make meaningful improvements for students, our profession, public education and our communities. 
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Educator pensions and retirement security

All educators deserve the ability to retire with financial security. Pensions provide educators with a guaranteed, reliable source of income in retirement. They are also a tool to attract and retain qualified, experienced educators to the profession.  
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When Can I Afford to Retire?

When Can I Afford to retire Sessions. ESI offers trainings regarding member benefits and seminars on financial planning and general pension education. We are also available to exhibit at local or regional events and attend membership or new member meetings.

Smears vs. solutions

Randi Weingarten at a Massachusetts high school

Summer is upon us, and parents, children and teachers are winding down from what has been an exhausting and fully operational school year—the first since the devastating pandemic. The long-lasting impact of COVID-19 has affected our students’ and families’ well-being and ignited the politics surrounding public schools. All signs point to the coming school year unfolding with the same sound and fury, and if extremist culture warriors have their way, being even more divisive and stressful.

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MEA Online

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Get the professional development you need from the comfort of your home or classroom through trainings on our online learning platform MEA Online! https://educationminnesota.org/resources/professional-development/mea-online/

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General membership meeting at FoodSmith

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Please join us for the general membership meeting on Wednesday May 17, 4:00 at FoodSmith, 973 Smith Ave WSP. Apps and pop will be provided! 

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Now is the time to bargain contracts we deserve

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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. We cannot let this almost once-in-a-generation opportunity get away. https://educationminnesota.org/news/minnesota-educator/presidents-message-now-is-the-time-to-bargain-the-contracts-we-deserve/

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Newer Teacher Gathering

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Join us on April 27th from 4:00-5:30 at Joseph's Grill in St. Paul. Complimnetary apps and soft drinks! This is a great way to meet other members and have some fun! 

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Margaret Citta on cover

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Two Rivers school counselot Margaret Citta is on the cover of the MN Educator magazine. More than 100 members brought their voices to the legislature. https://educationminnesota.org/news/minnesota-educator/minnesota-educator-april-2023-may-2023/

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